Looking for rest homes on the West Coast? This region offers a small number of aged care facilities providing warm, community-based support for older adults. Discover residential care in Greymouth, Hokitika and other West Coast towns.
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Providers in West Coast
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Residential Care
- 117 Shakespeare Street
- Greymouth
- Greymouth
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 10:38am
Residential Care
- 190 Queen Street
- Westport
- Westport
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 7:59am
Residential Care
- 45 Bealey Street
- Hokitika
- Hokitika
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 8:42am
Residential Care
- 71 Water Walk Road
- Greymouth
- Greymouth
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 7:55am
Residential Care
- 6 Brunner St
- Greymouth
- Greymouth
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 8:31am
Choosing a Residential Care Facility in West Coast
The West Coast of New Zealand is known for its strong community values and down-to-earth lifestyle – qualities reflected in the region’s rest homes. Aged care services in Greymouth, Hokitika, and other towns provide personalised, respectful care for older adults in close-knit environments. Rest homes here offer general residential care, respite support, and dementia services, often with close ties to local health providers. The smaller size of many West Coast facilities means residents benefit from more individual attention and familiar surroundings. If you’re looking for aged care that feels like home, the West Coast offers trusted options set against a backdrop of rugged beauty and regional pride.
What is a Rest Home?
A New Zealand rest home, also known as a care home or residential aged care facility, is a place where older adults can receive around-the-clock care and support in a comfortable and secure environment. There are four levels of care delivered in residential care facilities in New Zealand: Rest Home, Hospital, Rest Home Dementia, and Psychogeriatric Specialist Hospital Care. All care home facilities are certified by the Ministry of Health, which involves an audit process to identify providers that deliver high levels of care.
What is the asset limit for the rest home subsidy 2025-2026?
If you are single the limit is $291,825. If you are a couple and you both need care the limit is $291,825. If you are a couple, and one of you needs care there are two threshold options: Combined assets of $159,810, not including the value of your home and...
How much does living in a residential care home cost?
The cost of living in a residential care home will differ depending on where you are around the country. There is something in place called the Maximum Contribution , which is the maximum amount you will ever be charged for your care. The current figures range from $1,460.27 to $1,571.57...
Need information about moving into a rest home?
You will find all the information you need here on the Eldernet site including, the process for accessing this service and a listing for every rest home or care home in the country. Eldernet Residential Care gives older people and those supporting them free, unbiased, and comprehensive information about moving...
What is a premium room?
A premium room (or a room that has premium accommodation charges) is a room that has features that are NOT required under the Age Related Residential Care Agreement (ARRC) (i.e., they are over and above the standard features and services). Those who pay for premium accommodation do not get a...
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