Finding the right support in Auckland

Auckland is New Zealand's largest city and has the country's most extensive range of aged care services — retirement villages from modest community developments to large resort-style facilities, rest homes across the region, and a wide range of home care providers, specialist dementia services, and community support organisations.

Auckland's geography matters for aged care planning. The city is large and spread out — a rest home in South Auckland may be practically inaccessible for a family based on the North Shore. When researching services, proximity to family and to the places that matter to your parent is worth considering alongside service quality. Waiting lists at popular Auckland facilities are common — beginning the research process well in advance is particularly important.

ABOUT THIS PAGE

Services listed here are based in Auckland. The guides and information on this site apply across all of New Zealand — the Residential Care Subsidy, Enduring Power of Attorney, and retirement village law are the same in Auckland as everywhere else in NZ.

Elder care services in Auckland

Browse services by type below. Each category lists providers operating in Auckland.

• Retirement villages in Auckland

• Home care and support in Auckland

• Rest homes and residential care in Auckland

• Dementia care in Auckland

• Legal help — elder law and estate planning in Auckland

• Financial advice for aged care in Auckland

• Transport services for elderly in Auckland

• Meal delivery services in Auckland

• Community groups and social activities in Auckland

• Respite care in Auckland

Key organisations in Auckland

Age Concern Auckland operates a range of services for older Aucklanders including visiting support and social connection programmes. Alzheimers Auckland provides dementia support across the region. Multiple NASC providers operate across Auckland — your parent's GP can advise on the relevant local service. Carers NZ (0800 777 797) supports family carers. Verify all contact details before publishing.

Guides for families

These guides cover national NZ rules and processes — fully relevant to families in Auckland.

• How to start the conversation with an ageing parent about needing more help

• The difference between a retirement village and a rest home

• What enduring power of attorney means — and why you need it before a crisis

• How the Residential Care Subsidy works in NZ

• How to assess whether an elderly parent is safe living alone

• What happens when an elderly parent refuses help

Can't find what you need in Auckland?

If a service you're looking for isn't listed yet, get in touch. We're building out Auckland coverage and want to hear what's missing. If you're a provider in Auckland, list your service here.