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Hillsborough Heights - Metlifecare Retirement Village
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- Name
- Hillsborough Heights - Metlifecare Retirement Village
- Category
- Retirement Villages ('Purchase')
- Address
- 1381 Dominion Road Extension
Mt Roskill
Auckland 1041 - DHB
- Auckland
- Phone
- 09 626 8060
- Fax
- (09) 627 9172
- Mobile
- 0277057740
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Penny Smith - (09) 6268073
- Owner
- Metlifecare - (09) 5398000
- Sales Executive
- Marie Kake - (09) 6268073
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Description
Have the freedom to choose your retirement.
Hillsborough Heights is a friendly, caring retirement village situated on beautifully landscaped gardens in the suburb of Mount Roskill, offering panoramic 360 degree views over Auckland.
Residents have the choice of living in either one of 176 independent residential units, or one of 42 serviced apartments - which offer independent living with a tailored support package. Delicious lunches and dinners are served by the chef in the village’s own restaurant. All units and apartments provide residents with private, comfortable living and the peace of mind that comes with knowing that 24-hour emergency help is available at the touch of a button using the emergency call system installed in all units.
If life at home is a struggle for you or your loved ones, our serviced apartments provide the perfect balance between independence, companionship and support. Call us today to see how we can tailor a package just for you. Our services can include meals, laundry, cleaning, showering, medication management and more.
"When Mum was still at home we'd have to spend time doing the vacuuming, the laundry and things like that. Now we come in, enjoy each other's company and make the most of every moment we have together," says daughter of a Serviced Apartment resident.
Hillsborough Heights is a friendly, caring retirement village situated on beautifully landscaped gardens in the suburb of Mount Roskill, offering panoramic 360 degree views over Auckland.
Residents have the choice of living in either one of 176 independent residential units, or one of 42 serviced apartments - which offer independent living with a tailored support package. Delicious lunches and dinners are served by the chef in the village’s own restaurant. All units and apartments provide residents with private, comfortable living and the peace of mind that comes with knowing that 24-hour emergency help is available at the touch of a button using the emergency call system installed in all units.
If life at home is a struggle for you or your loved ones, our serviced apartments provide the perfect balance between independence, companionship and support. Call us today to see how we can tailor a package just for you. Our services can include meals, laundry, cleaning, showering, medication management and more.
"When Mum was still at home we'd have to spend time doing the vacuuming, the laundry and things like that. Now we come in, enjoy each other's company and make the most of every moment we have together," says daughter of a Serviced Apartment resident.
Testimonials
| “I love the outlook. During the day the sun shines right in and when it’s warmer I can open the doors up and enjoy the courtyard. It’s smaller than my unit back in Hamilton, but it’s all I really need. I did cull a few things, but I’ve kept my favourite pieces and just love my home,” says Lois.
Comfy apartment aside, Lois is a huge fan of all the daily activities at the village. “We have two every day – one at 10.30 in the morning and the second after lunch at 1.30. Some days we have manicures which are a treat. Or we might go on an excursion in the village minibus – our last one was a drive out to Clevedon for lunch. But I must say my favourites are the quizzes – we have some wonderful questions and I love the challenge of trying to work out the answers.” Which is probably not surprising considering Lois is still as sharp as a tack. In fact she’s come up with a number of her own inventions over the years, including an early version of a suitcase with wheels. Something she created and patented while she was working with Pan American Airways during the 1970s. For many residents it’s this social side of village living that gives them a new lease of life and Lois is no exception. “There’s a good bunch of people here. I’m great mates with a group of boys who like to congregate in the lounge, they are real characters and I have a lovely time with them, lots and lots of laughs. Plus my daughter comes and sees me every week which is fantastic.” “I feel a lot of people leave it too late to make a move like this. I wanted to come in when I could still enjoy my life and that is just what I’m doing,” |
| Updated: 20 Jan 2017 |
Availability Details
| Room Type | Vacancy? |
|---|---|
| Serviced Apartments - Studio (Studio) | Yes |
| Serviced Apartment (1 Bedroom) | No |
| 2-Bedroom Independent Home Units (2 Bedrooms) | Yes |
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| Updated: 16 May 2019 | |
Agent's Details
| Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Marie Kake (Sales Executive) | |
| Address | 1381 Dominion Road, Mt Roskill, Auckland 1041 | |
| Company | Hillsborough Heights | |
| Phone | (09) 626 8060 | |
| Fax | (09) 627 9172 | |
| Mobile | 027 705 7740 | |
| View Email Address | ||
| Updated: 20 Jan 2017 | ||
Statutory Supervisor's Details
| Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Covenant Trustee Services Limited | |
| Address | Level 6, 191 Queen Street, Auckland 1010. PO Box 4243, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140. | |
| City/Town | Auckland | |
| Phone | (09) 302 0638 | |
| Fax | (09) 302 1037 | |
| Updated: 20 Jan 2017 | ||
Solicitor's Details
| Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Irma Egenes | |
| Address | P O Box 37463 Parnell | |
| City/Town | Auckland 1151 | |
| Company | Metlifecare | |
| Phone | (09) 539 8043 | |
| Fax | (09) 539 8001 | |
| View Email Address | ||
| Updated: 26 Nov 2014 | ||
Composition of Village
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Serviced Apartments - Studio (Studio Unit etc.) | |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Garage | Carport |
| Tenure Terms | Occupation Right Agreement. |
| Surrender Details | Total 30% deduction of the license accrued over the first 3 years - capped at 30%. |
| Service Charge Details | Fixed for life Village Fee plus Serviced Apartment fee includes but not limited to: breakfast selections delivered twice a week, restaurant lunch and dinner in dining room or apartment, linen supplied and laundered with a weekly apartment clean, electricity includes heating, daily social program with regular outings, twice weekly village coach to shops and supermarkets, emergency call system, window clean, external maintenance, house insurance, land and water rates covered. |
| Serviced Apartment (1 Bedroom) | |
| Vacancy | No |
| Low Price | $350000.00 |
| High Price | $400000.00 |
| Tenure Terms | Occupation Right Agreement. |
| Surrender Details | Total 30% deduction of the license accrued over the first 3 years - capped at 30%. |
| Service Charge Details | Fixed for life Village Fee plus Serviced Apartment fee includes but not limited to: breakfast selections delivered twice a week, restaurant lunch and dinner in dining room or apartment, linen supplied and laundered with a weekly apartment clean, electricity includes heating, daily social program with regular outings, twice weekly village coach to shops and supermarkets, emergency call system, window clean, external maintenance, house insurance, land and water rates covered. |
| 2-Bedroom Independent Home Units (2 Bedrooms) | |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Low Price | $600000.00 |
| High Price | $680000.00 |
| Garage | Yes |
| Tenure Terms | Occupation Right Agreement. |
| Surrender Details | Total 30% deduction of the license accrued over the first 3 years - capped at 30%. |
| Service Charge Details | Fixed for Life Village Fee covers Water & Land rates, Building Insurance, Maintenance to exterior of unit, Lawn mowing and gardening, Security, Emergency on-call medical assistance, Access to all Village amenities, Employment of village staff. |
| Nursing Care Details | Emergency nurse call included in outgoings fee. Extra medical services available on a user pays basis. |
| Updated: 7 Jun 2018 | |
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Carer Support | Yes | Residents may request carer support or other short stay support subject to approval by either Auckland District Health board or our Care Services Manager. |
| Subsidised | Yes | Residents may request subsidised health support services subject to approval by Auckland District Health Board. |
| Private Paying | Yes | Residents may request private health support services subject to approval by our Care Services Manager. |
| Updated: 22 Jun 2017 | ||
Personnel & Services
| Personnel / Service | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdresser | Yes | ||
| Podiatrist | Negotiable | The village has a podiatrist that visits regularly. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Interdominational chapel with chaplain services available if required. | |
| Meals - Available On-site | Yes | Restaurant available for all residents and guests. | |
| Home Help - Available On-site | Negotiable | Serviced Apartments are cleaned weekly. Other services also available. | |
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Nursing support on call 24 hours | |
| Nursing Care | Yes | Regular nurse clinics and emergency nurse call plus other services available. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Maintenance and groundskeepers. Kitchen staff. | |
| Updated: 13 Jan 2012 | |||
Facility Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Social/Recreational Programme | No | Residents' Club has many optional social and activity groups. |
| Community Complex | Yes | With Restaurant, Shop, Bar, Pools etc. |
| 24 Hour Security | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency Call System | Yes | Yes |
| Newsletter | Yes | Regularly |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Negotiable for cats and small dogs only at manager's discretion. Conditions apply. |
| Outings | Yes | Yes |
| Transport Available | Yes | Regular minibus trips to the shops and supermarkets |
| Restaurant | Yes | |
| Swimming Pool | Yes | Indoor heated pool |
| Spa Pool | Yes | Indoor |
| Craft Room | Yes | Yes |
| Library | Yes | Large print library also. |
| Games Room | Yes | Billiards table |
| Chapel | Yes | Interdenominational |
| Lounges | Yes | Large and small |
| Gardens | Yes | Residents can choose whether to garden around their units. Garden plots are also available. |
| Other details | Yes | Blokes Shed with tools available. |
| Updated: 20 Jan 2017 | ||
Special Features
| Hillsborough Heights is a purpose built Retirement Lifestyle Village. 24 hour emergency call system, Video security monitoring, Indoor heated pool & spa, Bowling green, Billiards room, Petanque terrain, Barbecue area, Library, Potting shed & garden plots, Restaurant, Shop, licensed Bar, Residents' fully equipped workshop, Interdenominational Chapel, Minibus, Entertainment Hall. |
| Updated: 1 Oct 2014 |
Interests & Activities
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Residents' Club membership with over 20 resident initiated social and activity groups, including Bowling, Housie, Cards, Table Tennis and Walking.
List of searchable words: Big print books, Billiards, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Care and Craft, Chapel, Concerts, Craft, Entertainment, Entertainers, Exercises, Garden, Gardening, Golf, Happy hour, Housie, Interdenominational, Jigsaw, Library, Mah Jong, Minibus, Open fire, Outings, Park, Petanque, Pool, Shopping, Spa , Swimming, Visitors |
| Updated: Unknown |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Japanese | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Updated: 20 Jan 2017 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Inter denominational | Yes | Interdenominational Chapel and services |
| Updated: Unknown | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.01 km | Bus stop at gate |
| Shops | 2.00 km | |
| Mall | 3.00 km | |
| Parks | 0.50 km | |
| Library | 3.00 km | Also a library on site |
| Updated: Unknown | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | Membership requires regular audit at renewal time. |
| Other details | Yes | We have Accident Compensation Commission tertiary accreditation. |
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| Updated: 9 Nov 2012 | ||
NOTE: The Retirement Villages Act 2003 (The Act) is designed to provide improved protection for people who ‘buy’ into a retirement village. If you intend to ‘purchase’ you must get independent legal advice before signing your occupation right agreement as required under The Act. Some Retirement Village type facilities are not required to register under The Act so different legal requirements apply. Please make sure you investigate fully.
In some villages there may be some Retirement Village units that have multiple uses e.g. a Serviced Apartment may also be used as a Residential Care Suite. The same unit may therefore show in several places on Eldernet.
