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Updated: 8 Dec 2025

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About Telford Lifecare & Village

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At Telford Village, you are at home with us.

We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Telford family and see how easy retirement village life can be in one of our independent accommodation options.

Light, bright and welcoming, Telford is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens and close to the Merrilands shopping centre.

At Heritage Lifecare, our villages reflect the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us.

You’ll find great company and wonderful friendly staff at our village.

Call us today to talk through your needs.

Photos are representative of Heritage Lifecare.

Village Features & Services

Telford Lifecare & Village offers a range of services, facilities and features for residents. To learn more about retirement village living, or if you want to learn more about key terms and concepts, explore our Knowledge Lab.

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Hairdresser

Meals - Available On-site

Meals - External Provider

Home Help - External Provider

Registered Nurse

Other Personnel

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Languages Spoken

Cantonese

English

Hindi

Malayalam

Māori - Te Reo

Other Information

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

(Other comments)

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Social/Recreational Programme

Community Complex

24 Hour Security

Emergency Call System

Newsletter

Pets In Residence

Negotiate To Bring Own Pet

Outings

Library

Games Room

Lounges

Gardens

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Other Key Information

Have a look here for answers to some common questions. If you don’t find the answers you need, please get in touch with Telford Lifecare & Village .

Special features

At Telford, our home reflects the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us.

We have lots of nice lounges around our home, and an outside path and garden provide a walking area and showcases the Rose garden. Our residents are also able to enjoy their own vegetable and flower garden.

Interests & activities

We are committed to providing a meaningful and flexible range of activities and events to meet the abilities and interests of our residents, considering their individual needs and cultural beliefs.

When you make Telford your home, we conduct an assessment with you and your whanau to identify your individual interests and their physical, cultural, creative, intellectual and social needs. We then develop an individualised activities plan to meet your needs.

Location

15 Telford Street, Merrilands, New Plymouth 4312

Public Transport

0.20 km

Bus stop at the end of our street.

Shops

0.50 km

Supermarket, Pharmacy, Eftpos machine, Postshop, Dentist, Hairdressers at the Merrilands shopping complex.

Parks

0.30 km

Te Henui walkway entrance just past our street, Merrilands domain also close.

Library

0.20 km

Library bus stops at the end of our street every two weeks.

To find out more about Telford Lifecare & Village or to book a viewing get in touch today.

Key Contacts

Manager

Madeline Herlihy

Owner

Heritage Lifecare

Agent's Details

Kirstin Johnson

Statutory Supervisor's Details

  • Covenant Trustee Services Limited
  • Level 6, 191 Queen Street,
  • Auckland

Solicitor's Details

Heritage Lifecare

  • PO Box 13223, Johnsonville
  • Wellington 6440

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