Yes, you are able to stay overnight with family and friends. Our nursing staff or manager will help organise your personal requirements so you can have an enjoyable break.
Life in a care home
General questions
Funding, billing and costs
Understanding accommodation, care charges and payments at Bupa
At Bupa we want to keep money matters simple, so you know what to expect, and what to plan for.
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Understanding accommodation, care charges and payments at Bupa.
How does it all work?
Subsidies and funding
While Bupa is not directly involved in the subsidies process, it’s important for our residents to have a good understanding of what is involved.
Life at Bupa

Aged care
Dementia breakthrough: interactive technology connects residents and improves quality of life
Isolation, loneliness and boredom are key concerns for caregivers of people living with dementia. But with the introduction of an interactive technology – Tovertafel – Bupa has seen an increase in social integration of many residents living with dementia.
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Aged care
A horse of course: therapy animal inspires conversation and connection
Residents at Bupa Northhaven Care Home were treated to a visit from an unlikely guest this week; Raisin, the 24-year-old therapy horse.
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Aged care
Choosing a care home
If you are looking to assist someone considering moving to a care home, here is a quick guide to the process.
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Aged care
Bupa creates legacy forests with 25,000 native trees
Bupa New Zealand, in partnership with Trees that Count, will add another 10,000 native trees to three legacy forests around the country, creating natural assets for local communities and generations of New Zealanders.
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