There are 15 retirement villages across Nelson/Tasman. With the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, you’ll soon find the region has more to offer than just record sunshine hours. Surrounded by nature – beaches, forests, and not to mention three National Parks – it’s the ideal setting for your retirement years.
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Why choose a Retirement Village in Nelson/Tasman?
Welcome to sunny Nelson/Tasman! Famous for regularly taking out the top spot for sunshine hours nationally, this region has a lot more to offer than just sun and warmth. From the bustling town of Nelson, to the quieter atmosphere of Motueka, there’s a lifestyle here for everyone. It’s no wonder it has a range of retirement villages, both well-established and newly built.
The region is home to diverse communities - artists and artisans, growers and producers – and this is reflected in your choice of retirement communities. Music, arts, garden festivals and the great outdoors draw visitors from across New Zealand, ensuring there’s plenty to keep you entertained and active outside your village.
While one of the smaller wine regions in New Zealand, it’s just a skip and a hop across to Marlborough where wineries (and more retirement living options) are aplenty if that takes your fancy.
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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What are the pros and cons of living in a village?
Approximately 14% of the people aged 75 and older choose to live in a village – and that number is set to increase as our population continues to age. It is estimated that 26,000 retirement village units will need to be built by 2033 just to keep up with current...
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My village unit has been flood damaged. What are my options?
If your retirement village unit has incurred damage as a result of a natural disaster (such as a flood), your village operator should let you know what happens next. If you need to evacuate , your village operator should give you clear instructions about what to do and where to...
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Understanding the Deferred Management Fee
The following example shows how the Deferred Management Fee (DMF) is worked out in New Zealand, and how it affects the final payment to you or your estate when you leave a retirement village. Example – Mr C Mr C chose a unit in a village close to his old...
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What is the Retirement Villages Act?
All registered retirement villages in New Zealand are governed by the Retirement Villages Act 2003. The Retirement Villages Act and its regulations are designed to protect the interest of residents, and sets out basic standards for operating a village. These standards include things like: what information operators must disclose to...
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Speldhurst Country Estate - Retirement Village
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Eldernet Showcase - Retirement Village
Show off "What's New" Use this space to keep your community in the loop about what’s happening at your facility. Share updates, celebrate milestones, highlight upcoming events, or showcase the wonderful activities your residents are enjoying. It’s a great way to stay connected, build trust, and give families a glimpse...