Explore rest homes in Whanganui District. This riverside city offers aged care facilities that blend personalised support with strong local values. Discover rest homes in Whanganui that provide dignity, respect, and clinical care in a familiar and friendly setting.
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Providers in Whanganui
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Rest Home
- 5 Te Repo Road
- Castlecliff
- Whanganui
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 9:26am
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HC
Rest Home
- 40 Burton Avenue
- Whanganui East
- Whanganui
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 9:03am
RH
HC
Hospital
- 40 Burton Avenue
- Whanganui East
- Whanganui
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 9:03am
Hospital
- 5 Te Repo Road
- Castlecliff
- Whanganui
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 9:26am
Dementia
- 47 Treadwell Street
- Springvale,
- Whanganui, Wanganui
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 10:53am
Dementia
- 35 Treadwell Street
- Springvale
- Wanganui
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 8:50am
Choosing a Residential Care Facility in Whanganui
Whanganui District offers rest homes that are deeply embedded in the region’s community values and heritage. Aged care providers here offer a range of services including residential care, dementia support, respite stays, and end-of-life care. Rest homes in Whanganui pride themselves on delivering compassionate care in safe, homelike environments that promote independence and respect. Many facilities are located near parks, the Whanganui River, and community hubs, creating opportunities for residents to stay active and connected. If you’re seeking aged care that reflects local pride and warmth, Whanganui District has rest homes that meet a wide range of needs.
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.
Residential care
What is a RAD?
A RAD or Refundable Accommodation Deposit is an alternative to paying premium charges, and is offered by some facilities. It is a single upfront payment that is refunded in full after your room is vacated. Find out more about premium accommodation charges here. Find rest home bed vacancies on Eldernet...
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I live in a rest home. Is this the end of my sex life?
The quick answer is, not necessarily. The reality is we are all sexual beings, and many people wish to continue an active sex life into their older age. It may be that you currently have a partner, and you are facing separation due to the need for residential care, perhaps...
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What is the Aged Care Association?
ACA is the abbreviation for the Aged Care Association New Zealand. This organisation (previously colloquially referred to as NZACA) is the professional body that represents nearly all providers of Aged Residential Care in New Zealand (that is, rest homes, dementia care home, and aged care hospitals). These providers pay a...
Residential care
My children think I should go into care but I don't agree
It is not easy hearing that others want you to make a potentially life changing decision. It is likely that there has been an event or events that have led to this situation. Showing yourself to be willing to listen to all perspectives and medical advice before deciding what to...
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Independent living in a purpose built property with varying levels of support.
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Terence Kennedy House - Hospital
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Terence Kennedy House - Rest Home
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Kimihia Home & Hospital - Rest Home
Notice of Annual General Meeting: Notice is hereby given that the AGM of the North Waikato Care of the Aged Trust Board will be held at Kimihia Home & Hospital, 76 Rosser St, Huntly on Monday 22nd September 2025 at 7.00pm. Members of the public are invited to attend.
Everil Orr Living - Mount Albert - Rest Home
Everil Orr Open days Join us at our next open home 10 am to 2pm on Sarturday 16th August 2025 or phone for a personal booking 021357034