Aged residential care

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora contracts with aged residential care providers for delivery of services to older people. The two key agreements are the Age-Related Residential Care Agreement (ARRC) and the Aged Residential Hospital Specialised Services (ARHSS) Agreement.

All aged residential care providers are required to post premium charges on their websites, and display them prominently.

Funding available for aged residential care providers and information on how to make claims.

Guidelines for planned closure or downsizing of aged residential care facilities.

Information on how to make a notification for one hospital-level resident in a rest home service area.

Resources for aged-residential care facilities.

This interactive Aged Care Resident Projection Model allows users to explore projected demand based on actual bed-day data and future population trends. The tool supports transparency and long-term planning, helping the sector prepare for an ageing population and shifting patterns of care.

Guidance for aged residential care (ARC) providers to help them meet their legal obligations when admitting or caring for someone in secure care.