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Hospital-level care is used to describe the high-level of attention, care and support that someone needs. When their care needs change, it may be necessary to move to hospital-level care.
Some rest homes offer hospital‑level care facilities but not all. This is often referred to as the hospital part of the rest home facility.
Hospital‑level care can include palliative and respite care in some cases.
If a higher level of care is needed, the rest home manager will arrange for a needs assessment.
You can find out more through the following services and websites.
Website: www.ageconcern.org.nz
Phone Age Concern Canterbury: (03) 366-0903 or 0800-80-33-44.
Phone: (03) 337-7765.
If your loved one needs help with mental health issues, you can contact this service through the Adult Community Referral Centre at the above phone number.
Website: www.eldernet.co.nz
This website has information about rest homes and residential care, including a directory of what is available in your area.
Website: www.seniorline.org.nz
Freephone: 0800-725-463.
This toll-free service provides information about services and help for older people.
Website: www.workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-z-benefits/residential-care-subsidy.html
Freephone: 0800-999-199.
This unit can answer all questions about residential subsidies.
HealthInfo recommends the following pages
Common questions and answers about residential care.
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Last reviewed March 2023.
Review key: HIRRV-48277