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Your guide to rest homes in New Zealand

Easy to follow information to support you through the process of choosing a care facility for a family member. From accessing subsidies to completing a needs assessment, the below articles aim to help you find a facility that offers the right level of care and feels like home.

What is a needs assessment?

Providing clarity on what a needs assessment is, what's involved and the benefits of having it completed.

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Rest Home level care

What is rest home care, who is eligible, how is it provided and what does it cost?

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Dealing with Dementia

Angela Caughey offers her first hand experience of caring for a loved one with dementia.

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Rest homes: helpful organisations

A list of organisations to support you through the process of finding a rest home, completing a needs assessment and applying for funding

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What’s an Enduring Power of Attorney?

An interview with solicitor Amanda Morgan who explains what an EPA is, the different types and who sets it up.

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Government subsides

An overview of the residential care subsidy, including eligibility, asset and income thresholds and how to apply.

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Rest home audits

An understanding of what a rest home audits covers and the different type of audits.

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Admission Agreements

An outline of what's included in an Admissions Agreement

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Premium room fees

An overview of what premium room features include and who pays for them.

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What is a care plan?

What's included in a residential care plan and who writes them.

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Maximum contribution

Maximum contribution for residential care in New Zealand: key things to know.

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