Health of Older People in New Zealand

Long-term Residential Care

Legislation related to long-term residential care has been amended in two Social Security (Long-term Residential Care) Amendment Acts (2004 and 2006).

This section provides information about these amendments and general information about entering long-term residential care.

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Related information
Auckland DHB Residential Care Line 0800 725 463 - This service provides information for people considering rest home or long stay hospital care, or who are already in care.

List of certified providers of hospital and rest home Services

Residential Payments - A guide for administrators of residential facilities

Page last updated: 15 December 2008