Remaining in a familiar environment supports memory and reduces anxiety. Our services maintain safety and dignity, allowing your loved one to continue daily routines with confidence and compassion.



We understand that dementia affects every person differently. Our approach ensures we match your loved one with consistent, trained caregivers who truly know their history, personality, and triggers. A Registered Nurse develops and reviews a personalised care plan to ensure this consistency builds trust and reduces confusion.

We understand that dementia affects every person differently. Our approach ensures we match your loved one with consistent, trained caregivers who truly know their history, personality and triggers. A Registered Nurse develops and reviews a personalised care plan to ensure this consistency builds trust and reduces confusion.
Our caregivers live and work locally, so care at home is never far away, anywhere in Roselands.
Yes. Remaining in a familiar environment is often the best way to manage anxiety and confusion. We offer scalable support, from a few hours of respite to 24/7 supervision, ensuring your loved one is never alone or at risk. As their needs progress, we adapt the level of care to keep them safe and comfortable at home.
Yes. Our caregivers receive specialised training in dementia care. They are equipped with practical strategies to handle behavioural changes, communication difficulties, and safety concerns (such as wandering) with skill and dignity. This ensures they can manage challenges confidently without causing distress.
We view behaviour as a form of communication. Our caregivers are trained to identify the underlying triggers, such as pain, hunger, or frustration, rather than just reacting to the symptom. We use gentle redirection and validation techniques to restore calm and resolve the situation without conflict.
Yes. Consistency is critical for someone living with dementia, since a familiar face builds trust and reduces confusion. Instead of a revolving door of staff, we build a small, dedicated team who your loved one will always recognise and feel comfortable with.
Our family enlisted Wil and Winnie from NND Canterbury recently and they were absolutely amazing. Thoughtful, caring, punctual, knowledgeable and experienced. Amazing service from great people helping the community.
NND Canterbury are amazing. All my previous providers had a transactional approach to finding carers for us. Since meeting Wil and Winnie from NND, we are grateful that they listen and go out of their way to ensure we have the right people for us, and connecting with us regularly. I'm very happy !
My 90 year old dad suffered a fracture in his neck and after a stay in a rehabilitation hospital he was able to come home thanks to the wonderful care and services provided by Nurse Next Door. Thanks to the thorough organisation and planning and with client consultation with Winnie and Will, dad’s transition back to home was a smooth one. Nurse Next Door risk assessed my parents’ house and were able to provide mobility aids and make sure that regular activities like showering were easier and safer for dad. They even counted how many steps he would have to take from, for example, the bed to the bathroom. The entire family has benefitted from the stellar people from Nurse Next Door who have come into dad’s life at a critical time and we are so appreciative. Even mum has had help with household chores and shopping. We have seen mum and dad grow in confidence with the knowledge that they are getting expert, professional and ethical care. The staff are highly trained. Most are fully qualified registered nurses and this is a stand out feature of Nurse Next Door because their medical knowledge and understanding has meant that dad’s neck brace, for example, can be taken on and off in the correct manner and without further injury. Nurse at home listens to clients and their needs and requests and are very accommodating. There is genuine kindness and compassion. Their caring approach and their positive encouragement make a huge difference. Special thanks goes to Winnie, Francine, Roselle, Belinda, Butch and Darren. They are outstanding people.
Professional friendly and courteous staff. Highly recommend Nurses Next Door. Extremely happy with their services
We had excellent service from Winnie and team, they guided us throughout the process. What was a daunting situation. From the very first contact to adjusting to our needs. On time, reliable service. Forever grateful to enhance our life to improve the health and to be there for the us in difficult times. Thank you, we would not be where we are today if it was not for NND Canterbury team.
The Nurses Next Door team really are amazing. They are kind, helpful, efficient and provide a personalised and tailored service to assist with your every care related need.
The experience with the company nurse next door was amazing so caring and friendly with gold star service would highly recommend so happy thank you so much
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Every Care Plan is thoughtfully crafted, and every Caregiver is meticulously chosen to meet your needs.
We hand-pick the right person from our trusted team of Caregivers based on your needs, preferences and personality.
Our activity monitoring system closely monitors every visit to ensure Caregivers arrive on time and schedules run smoothly.
Our Caregivers and Nurses are licensed, insured and highly qualified, with a minimum of two years’ experience.
We want you to see a familiar face every visit. Your perfect match Caregiver will learn your routines and favorite foods.
Speak with a real person in 30 seconds or less every time you call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our services range from elder care to daily living support for people of all ages. Quality care, regardless of age.