Highlands Village - Metlifecare Retirement Village
At a glance
- Name
- Highlands Village - Metlifecare Retirement Village
- Category
- Retirement Village
- Address
- 49 Aberfeldy Avenue
Highland Park
Auckland 2010 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- South and East Auckland
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Garry Lucas - 09 533 0600
- Owner
- Metlifecare Limited - 0800 909 303 or 09 539 8000
- Independent Living Sales
- Sarah Horsfall - 09 533 0610
Other services
Photos
Map
Set across 12 acres Highlands offers a peaceful quaint community nestled among established trees, flourishing roses and beautifully manicured gardens.
The village enjoys a very special place in the local community with its 30+ year old history and its ideal convenience being just minutes away from shops, golf club, cafes and more.
With a range of village facilities including indoor heated swimming pool, spa pool, hairdressing salon, library, communal dining room and lounges, craft and hobby rooms, there is something for everyone at Highlands.
The tight-knit community is made up of busy, active residents making the most of their homey surrounds and their friendly neighbours. A lively social programme keeps everyone on the go and includes exercise classes, aquarobics and regular trips outside the village. Receive priority into our onsite care home (subject to availability).
So why not come and enjoy a lifestyle in a caring Kiwi atmosphere – you’ll wish you’d done it years ago!
Upcoming Open Days
| No open days are currently scheduled. |
Available Properties
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Serviced Apartment - Assisted Living From $320,000
Property Type: Serviced Apartment Studio serviced apartment from $320,000. Enjoy our wonderful gardens just outside your door Our Serviced Apartments offer you the support you need so that you can continue to enjoy the freedom... |
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Privacy plus North Facing Two Bedroom Unit! From $775,000
Property Type: Unit Elevate your lifestyle with this sun-soaked, north-facing two-bedroom unit, all on one level for your convenience. Meticulously refurbished, it shines with a touch of contemporary elegance. This unit... |
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One Bedroom ground floor units From $710,000
Property Type: Unit Discover the essence of tranquil living in this fully refurbished, ground-floor one-bedroom unit, thoughtfully designed to embrace both nature and modern comfort. Step into the inviting conservatory o... |
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Agent's Details
| Details | ||
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| Name | Sarah Horsfall - Sales Executive | |
| Company | Metlifecare Limited | |
| Phone | (09) 533 0610 | |
| Fax | (09) 533 0722 | |
| Mobile | (027) 548 7139 | |
| View Email Address | ||
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Updated: 2 Mar 2021 |
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Statutory Supervisor's Details
| Details | ||
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| Name | Mike Hablous | |
| Address | Po Box 4243 Shortland Street | |
| City/Town | Auckland 1140 | |
| Company | Covenant Trustee Company | |
| Phone | 09-302-0638 | |
| View Email Address | ||
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Updated: 28 Nov 2012 |
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Composition of Village
| Type | Details |
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| Studio Apartments (Studio Unit etc.) | |
| Low Price | $320,000 |
| Tenure Terms | Licence to Occupy |
| Surrender Details | 10% per year for the first 3 years, maximum of 30% |
| Service Charge Details | Tailored Packages available Meals, Laundry, Cleaning, Power included. Village fee |
| Nursing Care Details | 24 hour emergency alarm response |
| 1 Bedroom Serviced Apartments (1 Bedroom) | |
| Low Price | $485,000 |
| Tenure Terms | Licence to Occupy |
| Surrender Details | 10% per year for first 3 years, maximum of 30% |
| Service Charge Details | Tailored Packages available Meals, Laundry, Cleaning, Power included. Village fee |
| Nursing Care Details | 24 hour emergency alarm response |
| 1 bedroom Unit (1 Bedroom) | |
| Low Price | $705,000 |
| Garage | Yes |
| Tenure Terms | Licence to Occupy |
| Surrender Details | 10% per year for first 3 years. 30% maximum |
| Service Charge Details | Village fee |
| Nursing Care Details | 24 hour response to emergency call by trained staff |
| 2 bedroom Unit - Single Level (2 Bedrooms) | |
| Low Price | $775,000 |
| Garage | Yes |
| Tenure Terms | Licence to Occupy |
| Surrender Details | 10% per year for first 3 years, Maximum of 30% |
| Service Charge Details | Village fee |
| Nursing Care Details | 24 hour emergency call response by trained staff |
| 2 Storey - 2 bedroom + study (2 Bedrooms) | |
| Low Price | $885,000 |
| Garage | Yes |
| Tenure Terms | Licence to Occupy |
| Surrender Details | 10% per year for first 3 years, 30% Maximum |
| Service Charge Details | Village fee |
| Nursing Care Details | 24 hour emergency alarm response by trained staff |
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Updated: 5 Apr 2024 |
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Personnel & Services
| Personnel / Service | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Hairdresser | Yes | Bookings can be made through reception or set up a regular appointment with our hairdresser. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Appointments can be made with visiting Podiatrist every 2nd Thursday | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Gerald Sizoo - Chaplain for over 14 years at Highlands | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Activities Co-Ordinator on site during the week and shared with all the residents. | |
| Meals - Available On-site | Yes | Kitchen Manager and staff produce really satisfying meals. Residents can book for lunch or dinner in the dining room, or feel free to walk in and take a seat. | |
| Home Help - Available On-site | Yes | All cares delivered to your home | |
| Home Help - External Provider | Yes | Available through your Doctor. | |
| Registered Nurse | 40 | Yes | Village Nurse on duty Mon - Fri, 8.30 - 5.00 |
| Nursing Care | Yes | Rest Home and Hospital level care available dependant on vacancies. | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | ||
| Speech Therapist | Negotiable | ||
| Other Personnel | Yes | Kitchen Staff, Maintenance Staff, Grounds Staff, Office Staff, Care Staff | |
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Updated: 11 Sep 2023 |
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Facility Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Social/Recreational Programme | Yes | Weekly activities are booked in for residents, with always something happening at the village. |
| Community Complex | Yes | Decor a lovely modern and comfortable area. |
| 24 Hour Security | Yes | Metlifecare Security Staff on site from 9.30pm until 6.30am. Several patrols of village each night. |
| Emergency Call System | Yes | All units, serviced apartments and communal areas have an emergency call alarm service in place. |
| Newsletter | Yes | The Highland Lark is published monthly by residents, contains information, village updates, interesting articles, jokes and much more. Management supplies a monthly newsletter with Staff and Resident news as well as information and reminders |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Highlands has a number of Dogs, Cats, Birds and Fish, all very well behaved of course. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Incoming residents with pets must have prior approval of Village Manager. |
| Outings | Yes | Monday to Friday there are daily shopping trips to local shopping centres. Regular mystery trips for Serviced Apartment Residents and planned special outings each month. |
| Transport Available | Yes | Village Van is available for planned shopping trips and outings for resident groups. |
| Restaurant | Yes | Nutritious and varied meals provided for lunch and dinner. Dine in, takeaway and frozen meals available. Delivery service also available. |
| Fitness Complex | Yes | Highland Park includes a gymnasium with a range of equipment. Outside, there is also a bowling green, petanque terrain and recreation room. |
| Swimming Pool | Yes | Indoor heated salt water swimming pool, perfect for those cold winter days/nights. |
| Spa Pool | Yes | In swimming pool. |
| Craft Room | Yes | Painting, quilting, knitting, card making, art groups available. |
| Library | Yes | Library is in a quiet area in the main building and has an excellent selection of books for residents to access. Our dedicated resident Librarian does a wonderful job of organising our well stocked Library. |
| Games Room | Yes | The recreation room is used for Tai-Chi, Housie, Poetry reading, Bolivia, 500, Quiz afternoon and also contains a pool table. |
| Chapel | No | Monthly service available. |
| Lounges | Yes | One large lounge available, which has many seating areas. There are many areas around the building allowing for seating both indoor and outdoor. |
| Gardens | Yes | Spacious grounds with feature gardens, including a rose garden by the main building. |
| Other details | Yes | There is a dedicated resident's computer area with 3 computers attached to the internet. There is also a workshop for any keen wood workers! |
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Updated: 11 Sep 2023 |
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Special Features
| Highlands is a Village with a charm that makes you feel comfortable and at home. The grounds give you the sense of space and privacy and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. |
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Updated: 6 Sep 2019 |
Interests & Activities
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Highlands has a range of activities which are advertised monthly. Most of the onsite activities are free of charge and have a great attendance rate. As there are many preferences, there are many choices. Many activities have regular groups and times and new members are always welcome. There are movies to be watched, pool/snooker to be played, books to be read, walks to be taken, aqua aerobics to splash along with, housie to be won, pictures to be painted, songs to be sung, bowls or petanque to be played, speakers to be listened to, tea and coffee to be enjoyed and friends to catch up with. There is something for everyone and no pressure to join, if you would rather potter in your garden or read the paper in your deck chair that is up to you. |
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Updated: 6 Sep 2019 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Japanese | Yes | |
| Portugesse | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Thai | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
| Zulu | Yes | |
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Updated: 2 Mar 2021 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Non denominational | Yes | Gerald, our Chaplian, is happy to talk to anyone from any denomination and will provide whatever care and support he can. He holds regular non denominational services. |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Holy communion is held regularly in the activities room by the Catholic Lay Minister |
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Updated: 26 Apr 2010 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | Bus stop at Aviemore Drive entrance | |
| Shops | Highland Park Shopping Centre within walking distance, which includes: Countdown, Foodtown, Paper Plus, Jewellers, Chemist, Clothing and gift shops. Also Cafes and Restaurants. | |
| Mall | 5.00 Km | Pakuranga Plaza a 15 minute drive. Botany Town centre is a 15 minute drive away. |
| Parks | Lloyd Elsmore Park opposite Village on Aviemore Drive. | |
| Library | Mobile Library Bus stops in the village every Monday at 11am. Highland Park Library within walking distance | |
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Updated: 26 Apr 2010 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 2 Mar 2010 |
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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.