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Current information about residential care vacancies.
For daily nationwide bed availability see: www.eldernet.co.nz/vacancies To view in a table, select a DHB region first then select ‘View in table’ on right side of the screen. The report can be filtered by: Provider, Vacant beds, Short stay, Impending vacancy, Dedicated Premium room charges, Dedicated Dual use beds, Care...
Residential care
Is a rest home, care home, and residential care the same?
The short answer is, yes -sort of – but not quite. Care homes and residential care are generic terms which refer to a type of service i.e., a home where care is provided for those who require it. A rest home applies more specifically to a type/level of care within...
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Financial & legal issues
What would happen if I died without a Will?
If you die without having made a Will, your property is distributed according to the terms laid down in law, which may not be as you would wish. This is usually more costly to your estate and a slower process. The people you care about most may not be looked...
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