Nelson/Tasman

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.

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.