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Metlifecare Pinesong

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Metlifecare Pinesong sits in an elevated position overlooking the Manukau Harbour. The village has sweeping 180 degree sea views and is set in eight hectares of lush gardens and grounds, including a beautiful native bush reserve. Close by are Lynmall, Titirangi village and Green Bay village.

Metlifecare Pinesong offers a distinctly peaceful atmosphere. Residents enjoy the ambiance of this unique, resort style setting, with its comprehensive range of leisure facilities and recreational activities.

At Metlifecare Pinesong there is an impressive range of homes, comprising large two and three bedroom villas, two bedroom townhouses and one to three bedroom apartments. Residents also have access to private care suites if required, subject to availability.

Come and experience the lifestyle for yourself.

Contact Details
Detail
Address66 Avonleigh Road   View Map
SuburbTitirangi
DistrictWest
City/TownAuckland
District Health Board AreaWaitemata
Phone(09) 817 1800
Fax(09) 817 1801
ManagerRobyn Logan (Phone: (09) 817 1800)
OwnerMetlifecare Pinesong Ltd
Email
Website www.metlifecare.co.nz
Updated: 30 Mar 2010

Agent's Details
Details
Name Denise Easden Sales Executive
Address 66 Avonleigh Rd Titirangi Auckland
City/Town Auckland
Company Metlifecare Pinesong Ltd
Phone (09) 817 1800 or (09) 817 0464
Fax (09)817 1801
Mobile 021 190 1691
Email denisee@metlifecare.co.nz
Updated: 29 Jun 2010

Statutory Supervisor's Details
Details
Name Covenant Trustee Services Ltd
Address PO Box 4243 Shortland Street
City/Town Auckland
Company Covenant Trustee Services Ltd
Phone (09) 302 0638
Fax (09) 302 1037
Updated: 14 Dec 2009

Composition of Village
Serviced Apartments (1 Bedroom)
Total27
VacancyYes
Low Price$199000.00
High Price$282000.00
Tenure TermsLicense to Occupy
Surrender DetailsTotal 30% deduction of the license accrued over the first 3 years - capped at 30%
Service Charge DetailsVillage fee (of $137.00 per week) and Service Package to suit your needs
Nursing Care DetailsA flexible service package to suit your needs
Apartments (1 Bedroom)
Total40
VacancyYes
Low Price$265000.00
High Price$690000.00
GarageYes
Tenure TermsLicense to Occupy
Surrender DetailsTotal 30% deduction of the license accrued over the first 3 years - capped at 30%
Service Charge DetailsVillage fee (of $137.00 per week) and Service Package to suit your needs
Nursing Care DetailsA flexible service package to suit your needs
Apartments & Townhouses (2 Bedrooms)
Total40
VacancyNo
GarageYes
Tenure TermsLicense to Occupy
Surrender DetailsTotal 30% deduction of the license accrued over the first 3 years - capped at 30%
Service Charge DetailsVillage fee (of $137.00 per week) and Service Package to suit your needs
Nursing Care DetailsA flexible service package to suit your needs
Villas (2 Bedrooms)
Total78
VacancyYes
Low Price$385000.00
High Price$550000.00
GarageYes
Tenure TermsLicense to Occupy
Surrender DetailsTotal 30% deduction of the license accrued over the first 3 years - capped at 30%
Service Charge DetailsVillage fee (of $137.00 per week) and Service Package to suit your needs
Nursing Care DetailsA flexible service package to suit your needs
Apartments & Villas (3 Bedrooms)
VacancyNo
Updated: 23 Feb 2010

Personnel & Services
Personnel / ServiceHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Registered Nurse 60 Yes Village Services offers registered nurse consultation and supports a homecare team
Other Personnel Yes Resident Liaison Manager, Kitchen & Restaurant Manager, Maintenance Manager and Head Gardener
Home Help (External Provider) Yes Information available from Duty Needs Assessor, Waitemata DHB ph (09) 839 0000. Arranged through your GP
Home Help (Internal Provider) Yes We offer full services to our villa and apartment individual and flexible service packages.
Meals - Internal Provider Yes Kitchen Manager and cafe personnel provide a varied menu and daily specials - Restaurant & Cafe are open 7 days from 10am to 6pm. Also provide a popular catering service for Residents private functions and special events.
Dietitian Negotiable
Podiatrist Yes Provides a monthly service and booking can be arranged through reception
Hairdresser Yes The Village Salon is open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We also have a Beauty Therapy service every Wednesday.
Speech Therapist Negotiable
Diversional Therapist Yes Experienced personnel provide a varied and resident focussed programme including exercise, social and recreational activities.
Occupational Therapist Yes
Physiotherapist Yes
Nursing Care Yes Nursing and Homecare team provide services to villas and apartments. We have private care suites exclusively for Pinesong residents offering respite, palliative care and convalescence following surgery or brief illness.
Updated: 18 Dec 2009

Facility Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Social/Recreational Programme Yes Residents Committee in partnership with village management publish a weekly newsletter - Pinesong Press. This publication has weekly and upcoming events, residents and village updates including local community events.
Community Complex Yes Restaurant & Cafe with indoor and outdoor seating areas, large welcoming lounge with outdoor access to BBQ area. The Bar hosts Happy Hour. There are a number of games rooms including billard and snooker and Blokes Workshop.
Emergency Call System Yes All villas and apartments including communal areas have emergency call system in place.
24 Hour Security Yes During the night the village is regularly monitored by security.
Newsletter Yes Pinesong Press is weekly newsletter. Pinesong Journal - this is an annual publication of resident articles, stories and memories Residents' Website www.pinesongresidents.com
Pets In Residence Yes Robyn, Village Manager has a delightful dog "Bella" who often accompanies her to work. Bella is good company and has many residents who pick her up on their morning walks.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet No Pets already owned by an incoming residents may be permitted to reside in residents's villa or apartment with the pre-settlement approval with Village Manager.
Outings Yes Residents enjoy regular van outings to local shopping malls and also Greenbay Village Centre.
Transport Available Yes Village van
Restaurant Yes Restaurant & Cafe open 7 days a week with a seasonal menu including daily specials. Residents have the option take away evening meals, and also delivered for small charge. Catering service popular with residents for private functions in the village.
Fitness Complex Yes Gym & Swimming Pool - gym area is fitted out with high standard equipment.
Swimming Pool Yes Indoor swimming pool with spa pools - weekly Aquasize sessions
Spa Pool Yes Two spa pools
Craft Room Yes Seabreeze Arts & Crafts room which has resident interest groups well supported with a mix of experienced and novice artists in painting, embroidery and card making.
Library Yes Bayview Library & Lounge is a quiet and peaceful place with seaviews over the Manukau Harbour. The Residents Committee and Library Representatives have created a large selection of books, videos and DVD's.
Games Room Yes Seabreeze has several large rooms which host many social, exercise, dance and receational activities.
Lounges Yes Seabreeze & Bayview Lounges are large welcoming rooms with tea/coffee facitities.
Gardens Yes Pinesong has large landscaped areas with a delightful mix of native gardens, bush and flowering beds. Residents can access support with villa and apartment gardens by request.
Sprinklers Yes All villas and apartments including communal areas.
Updated: 14 Dec 2009


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Interests And Activities

Activity programme, Age Concern, Art, BBQ, Billiards, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Bridge, Cards, Concerts, Craft, Dancing, Entertainment, Exercises, Garden, Gardening, Happy Hour, Indoor Games, Library, Mah Jong, Massage, Movies, Music, Outings, Park, Petanque, Pianist, Shopping, Singing, Sky TV, Spa, Swimming

Updated: 14 Dec 2009

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
English Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Maori - Te Reo Yes
Updated: 14 Dec 2009

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Non denominational Yes Monthly service meets in Bayview Lounge - all welcome
Updated: 14 Dec 2009

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Public Transport   The bus stops are situated on both sides of Avonleigh Road, just outside the main entrance to the village.
Shops   Green Bay shops, New World, Post shop etc 300 metres from Pinesong main gate.
Mall   Lynn Mall Shopping Centre , New Lynn 3.3 km from the village.
Parks   Craig Avon Park Godley Road Green Bay 2.2 km from the village.
Library   Village library in the Bayview Apartments
Updated: 23 Feb 2010

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
Registered Retirement Village Yes
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) Yes
RVA (Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand (Inc)) Yes
ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) Yes
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.)
Updated: 18 Dec 2009

What's New

Next Open days:

July 31st and August 1st (Saturday and Sunday) 10am to 4pm

Come and visit us during our open days or call 817 1800 to make an appointment to view our village and available apartments.




The Retirement Villages Act 2003 is designed to provide improved protection for people who buy into retirement villages. If you intend to purchase you must get independent legal advice before signing your occupation right agreement. Further information about Retirement Villages is available in the section 'Frequent Questions'.


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