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South Canterbury

There are 7 retirement villages in South Canterbury. Bounded by the Rangitātā River in the north to the Waitaki River in the South, South Canterbury offers a host of retirement villages with a wide scope of options. From coastal Timaru to the pretty inland Geraldine, South Canterbury is a hidden gem for those looking for a spot to retire.

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Retirement Village
  • 33 Connolly Street
  • Geraldine
  • Geraldine
Vacancy: -

Retirement Village
  • 1 Pages Road
  • Marchwiel
  • Timaru
Vacancy: -
Visitors as usual (but not if you’re unwell or recently returned from overseas)

Retirement Village
  • 39C McKenzie Street
  • Waihi Place
  • Geraldine
Vacancy: -
Visitors as usual (but not if you’re unwell or recently returned from overseas)

Retirement Village
  • 12 Park Lane
  • Highfield
  • Timaru
Vacancy: -
Visitors as usual (but not if you’re unwell or recently returned from overseas)

Retirement Village
  • 6 Glenwood Avenue
  • Highfield
  • Timaru
Vacancy: -
Restrictions - critical visitors only

Retirement Village
  • 13 Pages Road
  • Marchwiel
  • Timaru
Vacancy: -

Why choose a retirement village in South Canterbury?

Heading south from Christchurch across the Canterbury Plains, you’ll come to Timaru. Set on the coast, this busy port city is the industry hub for South Canterbury as well as the supply centre for its surrounding farmlands. The pretty town of Geraldine is on the inland loop; in the heart of a well-established and prosperous farming area, it also has a range of boutiques and galleries that reflect its artistic aspect.

In this region you’ll find a group of retirement villages, each offering different options. Perhaps you’re returning to your roots in retirement or coming into town off the farm. You can choose from villas, cottages or apartments; resort-style independent retirement living and villages offering a full range of care, should you ever need it. Check out the activities and amenities on offer – are you looking for a pool for lap swimming, or a spa to soak in at the end of the day? Or do you want more homely comforts?

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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