Nelson/Tasman

Retirement Village

105 Kawai Street
Nelson South
Nelson

Vacancy: -

Summerset Richmond Ranges

Retirement Village

1 Hill Street North
Richmond
Nelson

Vacancy: Yes

Wensley House

Retirement Village

49 Wensley Road
Richmond
Richmond

Vacancy: Yes

Alden Kensington Court

Retirement Village

18 McMahon Street
Stoke
Nelson

Vacancy: Yes

Stillwater Lifecare & Village

Retirement Village

60 Templemore Drive
Richmond
Richmond

Vacancy: Yes

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village

Retirement Village

49 Covent Drive
Stoke
Nelson

Vacancy: Yes

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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.

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.

Mythbusting - Retirement Villages are expensive

Are Retirement Villages expensive? In short, the answer is ‘not always.’ There can be some very affordable homes within Retirement Villages, however, not all are priced at the affordable end of the market either. Just like real estate on the open market, Retirement Villages offer a range of options –...

Should I choose retirement village that belongs to the RVA?

The Retirement Villages Association (RVA) is a voluntary association that represents retirement village operators, managers, and commercial organisations across New Zealand. Their aim is to provide a high standard of living for village residents. Choosing an RVA member retirement village means that you are protected under the Retirement Villages Act...

What is a weekly fee in a village and what does it cover?

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. Learn more about the cost of living in a...