Finding the right support in Bay of Plenty

The Bay of Plenty has one of New Zealand's fastest-growing older populations. Tauranga has become a major retirement destination, with significant retirement village development and a wide range of aged care services. Rotorua has its own established range of services, while the Eastern Bay — Whakatane and beyond — has fewer options.

Tauranga and surrounding suburbs have the highest concentration of services in the region. The Bay of Plenty's popularity as a retirement destination means strong demand for retirement village places — waiting lists at well-regarded villages can be substantial. Beginning research and enquiry well in advance is particularly important here. For families in the Eastern Bay, some specialist services may require travel to Tauranga or beyond.

ABOUT THIS PAGE

Services listed here are based in Bay of Plenty. 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 Bay of Plenty as everywhere else in NZ.

Elder care services in Bay of Plenty

Browse services by type below. Each category lists providers operating in Bay of Plenty.

• Retirement villages in Bay of Plenty

• Home care and support in Bay of Plenty

• Rest homes and residential care in Bay of Plenty

• Dementia care in Bay of Plenty

• Legal help — elder law and estate planning in Bay of Plenty

• Financial advice for aged care in Bay of Plenty

• Transport services for elderly in Bay of Plenty

• Meal delivery services in Bay of Plenty

• Community groups and social activities in Bay of Plenty

• Respite care in Bay of Plenty

Key organisations in Bay of Plenty

Age Concern Bay of Plenty has offices in Tauranga, Rotorua, and the Eastern Bay. Alzheimers Bay of Plenty provides dementia support across the region. The Bay of Plenty NASC (under Health New Zealand Bay of Plenty) coordinates government-funded home support. Verify all contact details before publishing.

Guides for families

These guides cover national NZ rules and processes — fully relevant to families in Bay of Plenty.

• 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 Bay of Plenty?

If a service you're looking for isn't listed yet, get in touch. We're building out Bay of Plenty coverage and want to hear what's missing.

If you're a provider in Bay of Plenty, list your service here.