Finding the right support in Wellington

The Wellington region — covering Wellington city, the Hutt Valley, Porirua, and the Kapiti Coast — has a well-developed aged care sector and genuine options across all service types. The region's compact geography compared to Auckland makes it generally easier for families to stay close to a parent regardless of which service they choose.

Wellington city has a concentration of retirement villages and rest homes. The Kapiti Coast has become increasingly popular for retirement living, with several village developments in Paraparaumu and Waikanae. The Hutt Valley has its own range of services. Wellington's position as the national capital means several key elder care advocacy organisations are based here, which can be useful for families needing specialist advice.


ABOUT THIS PAGE

Services listed here are based in Wellington. 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 Wellington as everywhere else in NZ.

Elder care services in Wellington

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

  • Retirement villages in Wellington

  • Home care and support in Wellington

  • Rest homes and residential care in Wellington

  • Dementia care in Wellington

  • Legal help — elder law and estate planning in Wellington

  • Financial advice for aged care in Wellington

  • Transport services for elderly in Wellington

  • Meal delivery services in Wellington

  • Community groups and social activities in Wellington

  • Respite care in Wellington

Key organisations in Wellington

Age Concern Wellington provides services for older people across the region. Alzheimers Wellington supports people with dementia and their families. Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission is based in Wellington and provides national information on retirement villages and financial planning for retirement. The Capital and Coast NASC (under Health New Zealand Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley) coordinates government-funded support in Wellington city and surrounds. Verify all contact details before publishing.

Guides for families

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

Can't find what you need in Wellington?

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