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 townhouse is generally similar in size to a villa, but the main difference is that they share one or more walls with neighbours.
Apartments: These are one the most common options in a village. Apartments can vary in size (from modest studio apartments to luxury three-bedroom versions) and are generally located in, or close to, the main village building.
Serviced apartments: This common village option provides for the delivery of services to otherwise quite independent residents. Services include meals and cleaning to high-end assistance (in some cases), such as a personal chef and chauffeur, all with associated costs. High levels of personal care are not usually provided and, importantly, these services are not contracted or paid for by the public health service - meaning you must pay.
Care suites: This hybrid-type option combines a village offering (therefore something that requires an upfront ‘purchase’ price) and support at a higher level of care as certified by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and governed by the ARRC Agreement. Unlike a serviced apartment, the care components are managed under the ARRC Agreement between the operator and public health services
Use our checklist it to help you decide which village option might be right for you
https://www.eldernet.co.nz/knowledge-lab/make-a-good-choice-use-our-retirement-village-checklist
Then start searching available properties in your price range here.
Updated: 25 Mar 2024