Rest Homes Manawatū-Whanganui

The Manawatū-Wanganui region is home to a range of residential care providers. You’ll find rest homes in Wanganui town and Palmerston North, as well as throughout the more rural areas of the region, like Fielding and Horowhenua.

With over 45 care providers, Manawatū-Wanganui offers a range of locally owned boutique homes as well as larger operators like Ryman Healthcare, Summerset and Oceania.

Residential Care Subsidy

For those who are eligible, the New Zealand government offers a residential care subsidy. This helps to cover rest home costs, and the amount will depend on your income and assets.

There are several factors which determine whether you are eligible for the subsidy, including whether you have completed a needs assessment. This assessment confirms whether you require permanent residential care.

For a high-level overview of the financial support available, read our article on how the residential care subsidy works in New Zealand.

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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. Needs assessments are performed by a DHB-approved assessor.

To learn more, take a look at our full article on the needs assessment.

What kind of retirement living would suit you?

There are plenty of rest homes in Manawatū-Wanganui for those requiring residential care. For those looking for independent or assisted living, there are also many Retirement Villages in Manawatū-Wanganui

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