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There are over 40 rest homes in the Bay of Plenty, with many of these in Tauranga and its surrounding suburbs, like Matua and Bethlehem. You’ll also find rest homes in Rotorua and in the more rural areas of the Bay of Plenty.
The Bay of Plenty offers a range of options to suit the level of care required. You can then use the filters on our search pages to find rest homes which offer the care you need.
There are boutique care homes like Ohope Beach Care and Rotorua’s Lara Lodge, as well as larger rest home operators like Ryman Healthcare, Oceania and Bupa.
The New Zealand government offers a residential care subsidy for those who are eligible. This helps to cover rest home costs, and the amount you can receive will depend on your income and assets.
Eligibility for the subsidy is dependent on a variety of factors, including a needs assessment, which confirms the requirement for permanent residential care. For more information, take a look at our article on how the residential care subsidy works in New Zealand,
A needs assessment helps to determine a person’s requirements for support services and whether they meet the criteria for long-term residential care. In addition to helping the DHB understand your needs, it can also help you understand what care options are available to you.
For more information, take a look at our article on the needs assessment.
Bay of Plenty offers a range of care home options, but not everyone requires full-time residential care. If you are looking for independent or assisted living, there are plenty of Retirement Villages in Bay of Plenty to choose from.
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