Like many in the aged care sector, we at Kate McLeanHomecare are acutely aware of the growing residential care bed shortage acrossAotearoa. Families are increasingly finding it difficult to secure placementsin aged residential facilities — a situation that's both challenging andworrying for older people and their whānau.

But amidst this challenge, there is also an opportunity. Formany older New Zealanders, staying in the comfort and familiarity of their ownhome, with tailored professional support, is not just a second-bestoption — it’s often the preferred outcome.

✅ Home-based care enables olderpeople to maintain their independence and connection to their community.
✅It supports emotional wellbeing by allowing people to remain in familiarsurroundings, close to family, pets, gardens, and neighbours.
✅Personalised in-home care ensures that the support people receive is exactlywhat they need, when they need it.
✅Homecare is flexible and can adapt as a person's needs change over time.

At Kate McLean Homecare, we see every day how smallthings done well make a big difference. In this time of limited residentialcare options, homecare is not just a backup plan — it is a meaningful,life-enhancing choice.

If you're navigating aged care decisions for yourself or aloved one, know that staying at home with the right support is apositive and achievable outcome.