Welcome to Wakefield Homestead

Friendly, personal residential care in the heart of Wakefield

Residential supported living in a beautiful, quiet village setting.

  • Wakefield Resthome provides Level 1 and 2 rest home care, respite care, day stay, meals on wheels, and an on-site hairdresser once a week.

  • We provide our residents a quality lifestyle in a supportive environment, and encourage connection with our community.

  • We’re located 30km south of Nelson, in the rural village of Wakefield, right beside a scenic native bush reserve.

Our family caring for your family member

Wakefield Homestead is owned and operated by sisters Hilary and Margaret Bird. Hilary and Margaret grew up in the Wakefield community, and are committed to the further development of the Wakefield Homestead, with the desire to make it a friendly and supportive rest home and care facility the everyone will love.

A residential care worker sitting on a bed chatting with an elderly resident who is knitting

Inspections and visitors are welcome

You’re welcome to drop in at any time during the day for a visit. No appointment is necessary.

We do ask that you are mindful of the health of our residents and staff, and if you feel unwell or have any flu-like symptoms that you delay your visit until you’re feeling better.

We look forward to meeting you and your family.

View of the front entrance and gardens at Wakefield Homestead

Contact Wakefield Homestead

We're happy to answer any questions and show you around our rest home. Please contact us using the form, or give us a call on (o3) 541 8995.