Finding the right support in Manawatu-Whanganui
The Manawatu-Whanganui region covers a large area of the central lower North Island, centred on Palmerston North and Whanganui. Both cities have established aged care sectors, with Palmerston North offering the wider range of options reflecting its larger population and regional centre status.
Palmerston North has multiple retirement villages, rest homes, and home care providers. Whanganui has a more limited but functional range. Rural areas of the region — Feilding, Levin, Dannevirke — have some local services but families may need to access specialist services in Palmerston North or Wellington. Palmerston North's university and regional health status means some specialist services serving the wider region are based there.
ABOUT THIS PAGE
Services listed here are based in Manawatu-Whanganui. 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 Manawatu-Whanganui as everywhere else in NZ.
Elder care services in Manawatu-Whanganui
Browse services by type below. Each category lists providers operating in Manawatu-Whanganui.
Retirement villages in Manawatu-Whanganui
Home care and support in Manawatu-Whanganui
Rest homes and residential care in Manawatu-Whanganui
Dementia care in Manawatu-Whanganui
Legal help — elder law and estate planning in Manawatu-Whanganui
Financial advice for aged care in Manawatu-Whanganui
Transport services for elderly in Manawatu-Whanganui
Meal delivery services in Manawatu-Whanganui
Community groups and social activities in Manawatu-Whanganui
Respite care in Manawatu-Whanganui
Key organisations in Manawatu-Whanganui
Age Concern Palmerston North and Districts serves Palmerston North and surrounds.
Age Concern Whanganui serves the Whanganui area.
Alzheimers Manawatu and Alzheimers Wanganui provide dementia support.
The MidCentral NASC (under Health New Zealand MidCentral) covers the Palmerston North area;
Access Ability 06 348 8411 is the NASC for Whanganui — your parent's GP can advise.
Guides for families
These guides cover national NZ rules and processes — fully relevant to families in Manawatu-Whanganui.
How to start the conversation with an ageing parent about needing more help
What enduring power of attorney means — and why you need it before a crisis
How to assess whether an elderly parent is safe living alone
Can't find what you need in Manawatu-Whanganui?
If a service you're looking for isn't listed yet, get in touch. We're building out Manawatu-Whanganui coverage and want to hear what's missing. If you're a provider in Manawatu-Whanganui, list your service here.