Eldernet has New Zealand's largest selection of retirement villages to explore. NZ has 477 retirement villages nationwide, offering a wide range of services, use our tools to help you navigate your choices. Eldernet currently has 531 retirement village properties listed.
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Retirement Villages
What's available out there? Click here to view a full list of all registered retirement villages across New Zealand. Filter by location, future care options, and more.
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What Retirement Villages have to offer
A retirement village is a community specially built to cater for the needs and lifestyle of older people. Choosing to live in a retirement village can be a great option for those wanting to maintain their independence while living among a like-minded community of people.
Research shows most people enjoy a high level of satisfaction when living in a lifestyle or retirement village. For residents, the benefits can be numerous; these may include giving you peace of mind, new and varied activities and interests, new friendships, and time to be able to spend on the things you most enjoy.
Villages vary greatly – you’ll notice different-sized villages, from very few units to some with hundreds; different types of units within the same complex; newer villages and older villages. You will discover the community offering a wide range such as swimming pool, bowling green and café. Eligibility age differs across villages too – some villages may allow residents to enter at 55 while others commonly have an entry age between 65 and 75.
As well as providing a range of different accommodation options, many villages now offer alternatives, such as care suites, which combine village offerings and residential care components. Make sure you visit a village more than once before you make a decision, and if possible visit more than one village to get a feel for how each has its own culture.
When you are ready to visit some retirement villages, our checklist may help you with your assessment
All about Retirement Villages
A retirement village is a community specially built to cater towards the needs and lifestyles of older people. Many retirement villages offer units, villas, suites, or serviced suites. This gives you the option to choose to live independently within the village environment or to get extra help with cleaning or meal delivery.
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Villages in New Zealand vary greatly – in size, location, on-site offerings, ownership, philosophy and of course price – so it comes down to choosing the village that best suits your needs. Before you get your heart set on any particular village or unit, spend plenty of time studying your...
How do I choose the right village for me?
More than 45,000 people live in retirement villages throughout New Zealand and research suggest that most people enjoy a high level of satisfaction living in a village. Of course, it all comes down to choosing a village that is right for you. Make sure you visit a village more than...
Retirement Village Living in New Zealand - JTJ Gold
What is the Code of Residents Rights?
The Code of Residents' Rights outlines the basic rights you have as a resident living in a New Zealand retirement village under the Retirement Villages Act. A copy of it must be given to intending residents with their disclosure statement, as well as to any resident or potential resident if...
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Independent living in a purpose built property with varying levels of support.
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The full service options for all the support and levels of care you could need.
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Amberley Country Estate - Retirement Village
Special OPEN Day. Wednesday October 23rd 10am-4pm Explore the Village. See brand NEW Villas. BBQ & Devonshire Teas. Meet the residents. Discover Amberley Country Estate, an exciting new 250 home Retirement Village just 35min from Christchurch, at the gateway to Canterbury’s wine region. Uniquely designed, like a residential subdivision in...
Wensley House - Retirement Village
We’re always looking for ways to enhance our residents' experience at Wensley House. Here are some of the exciting new features and updates we've recently introduced: New Outdoor Seating Area : Enjoy the fresh air and relax in our newly added outdoor seating area, designed for comfort and perfect for...
Longridge Country Estate - Retirement Village
Join Us for Our Open Day! Saturday, September 28th: 10.30am - 3pm Pay No Weekly Fees for 2 Years! Explore our stunning villas, meet the community, and take advantage of this exclusive offer: 2 years of no weekly fees when you secure your villa by October 31st! This offer is...
Coromandel Lifestyle Village - Retirement Village
Hedges have been planted along the front lawn of each unit, enhancing privacy for residents. The much-anticipated trellises have also been installed on the west side of each unit, creating a peaceful, private nook perfect for enjoying your morning cup of tea. These thoughtful additions contribute to a tranquil and...