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New Zealand Residential Care Subsidy: Rest Home Costs, NASC & Asset Limits

New Zealand's Residential Care Subsidy helps seniors pay for rest home, dementia, and hospital-level continuing care. Learn how Work and Income asset thresholds and personal allowances work.

Reviewed by Hine Williams, Registered Social Worker & NASC Care Coordinator

Grounded in: Health New Zealand

Updated Sep 6, 2026

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Older people's health informationPublisher: Health New Zealand. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-07-10.