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Retirement Villages

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 517 retirement village properties listed.

What Retirement Villages have to offer

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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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What does it cost to live in a retirement village?

All retirement villages in New Zealand have associated costs, such as weekly fees. These generally cover things such as council and water rates, building insurance, external maintenance (including gardening), upkeep of communal facilities, staff costs, gardening and management of the village. You are responsible for paying for your personal costs,...

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What kind of homes are in a retirement village?

There a range of different accommodation options to choose from in retirement villages across New Zealand. These can include: Villas : These are standalone homes that can range from one – three bedrooms or more and often have a private garden or outdoor area. Townhouses (or terraced houses) : A...

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Rates Rebate in a retirement village

Retirement village residents with a Licence to Occupy are eligible for the Government’s full Rates Rebate if they meet the income criteria. The new threshold amounts are set every year in mid-June. You will find more information on rates rebates in retirement villages in New Zealand here. An application for...

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I want to read reviews of retirement villages

The Eldernet Group prides itself on being an independent and unbiased source of information for older people and their families. While we acknowledge that reviews may be used by some people to make decisions about where to live, we also recognise that no one person’s experience is the same as...

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News in the community

Want to read the latest news and events? See what's going on around NZ. This newsletter is created by contributions direct from the Eldernet community and is filled with good news and updates.

6 days ago - Richmond
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...

1 week ago - Paeroa
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...

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