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Rest Homes
Rest Homes Canterbury
Canterbury is home to nearly 100 rest homes. There are rest homes in and around Christchurch, as well as across Timaru, Ashburton and Rangiora.
Canterbury offers a range of residential care options, and a needs assessment will determine the level of care required. Many of the larger rest home operators have a presence in Canterbury, including Bupa, Summerset, Ryman Healthcare and Oceania.
Residential Care Subsidy
You may be eligible for a residential care subsidy, which is offered by the government to help cover rest home costs. Eligibility and the amount of support depends on income and assets, amongst other factors.
The subsidy is also dependent on a needs assessment, which will confirm your requirement for permanent residential care. To learn more about eligibility and the subsidy overall, read our article all about how the residential care subsidy works in New Zealand.
Needs assessment
A needs assessment helps to determine a person’s requirements for support services and whether they meet the criteria for long-term residential care. For more information, take a look at our article explaining everything you need to know about the needs assessment.
What kind of retirement living would suit you?
Christchurch has plenty of options for full-time residential care, independent living and assisted living. For independent and assisted living, look for Retirement Villages in Canterbury in our search pages.
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