Tararu Retirement Village Thames

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# 202 of 511 Retirement Villages in New Zealand.

109 Wilson Street, Thames, Thames, New Zealand

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Bupa TARARU RETIREMENT VILLAGE

82.9% (21 Reviews)

4.14 out of 5 stars - 21 votes

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2 Bedroom Villa
2 Bedroom Apartment
1 bedroom Apartment
Continuum of care
RETIREMENT VILLAGES

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This business is part of BUPA RETIREMENT VILLAGES .

Tararu Retirement Village is located in Thames, and offers independent retirement living with its 91 Villas and 30 one and two bedroom apartments, with rest home and hospital also onsite.

No. of Units 91

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Bupa TARARU RETIREMENT VILLAGE

4 Reviewed by : Carol250 Jun 2022

Resident.

"Love the views"

Love the views - our oceanRead more

Pros

Love the views - our ocean

Cons

N/A

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Too many people do not join in any functions provided.

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I have lived at / visited this facility for

More than 1 year but less than 3 years

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Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

Bupa TARARU RETIREMENT VILLAGE

4 Reviewed by : brian581 Jul 2021

Resident.

"Beautiful Surroundings...."

Beautiful surroundings, close to the sea, lovely vegetable gardens, good spacing between villas, friendly staff.....Read more

Pros

Beautiful surroundings, close to the sea, lovely vegetable gardens, good spacing between villas, friendly staff..

Cons

No secure boundary, gossip and moaning and complaining. Not enough appreciation of what we have.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

We can see them and email them if we have any

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I have lived at / visited this facility for

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Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

Bupa TARARU RETIREMENT VILLAGE

5 Reviewed by : col314 Jul 2021

"Five Stars..."

Our house in Thames was getting a bit much for us in upkeep. Hence the apartment!...Read more

Pros

Our house in Thames was getting a bit much for us in upkeep. Hence the apartment!

Cons

Not many really. We like the social side and are still able to drive to visit friends and family!

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Happy to fit into Village lifestyle and (like) neighbours. It's very good!

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Bupa TARARU RETIREMENT VILLAGE

3 Reviewed by : graham686 Jul 2021

Resident.

"Three Stars...."

Environment and LocationRead more

Pros

Environment and Location

Cons

Lack of management at weekends. Poor/old gardens.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Become more visible, improved control after hours. Remove old furniture from premises.

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Yes

Bupa TARARU RETIREMENT VILLAGE

2 Reviewed by : [Name withheld at users request] Jul 2021

Resident.

"Lovely Villas..."

Lovely villas. Well kept grounds. Great situation. Helpful staff....Read more

Pros

Lovely villas. Well kept grounds. Great situation. Helpful staff.

Cons

Community centre inadequate for size of village. No out of hours, public holiday or weekend support - No duty officer. Have to rely on security button. No therapy pool or gym.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Should be able to use our village bus more.

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I have lived at / visited this facility for

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Bupa TARARU RETIREMENT VILLAGE

4 Reviewed by : [Name withheld at users request] Jul 2021

Resident.

"Satisfied...."

Satisfied.Read more

Pros

Satisfied.

Cons

N/A

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Would like to see and hear more from manager. Office to be here weekends.

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How do you know about this place?

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I have lived at / visited this facility for

More than 3 years

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Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

Bupa TARARU RETIREMENT VILLAGE

5 Reviewed by : joce889 Jun 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Overall 5"

Lovely home/ house. Plenty of things to do. caring community....Read more

Pros

Lovely home/ house. Plenty of things to do. caring community.

Cons

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Suggestions to Management or General Comment

A lovely place as I grow older.

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Within the last 12 months

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

Bupa TARARU RETIREMENT VILLAGE

5 Reviewed by : joc889 Jun 2020

Resident.

"4-5"

Lovely home/house. Plenty of things to do. Caring community....Read more

Pros

Lovely home/house. Plenty of things to do. Caring community.

Cons

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A lovely place as I grow older.

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Bupa TARARU RETIREMENT VILLAGE

5 Reviewed by : den356 Jun 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Lovely Environment..."

Peace of mind and security. Excellent management. Lovely environment....Read more

Pros

Peace of mind and security. Excellent management. Lovely environment.

Cons

None.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

None.

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Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

Bupa TARARU RETIREMENT VILLAGE

4 Reviewed by : Rose123 Sep 2019

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Comfortable "

Always warm and comfortableRead more

Pros

Always warm and comfortable

Cons

Unable to receive radio and cell phone coverage inside, lonely

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

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9.33% per year, for 3 years.
Maximum 28%

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Bupa TARARU RETIREMENT VILLAGE

109 Wilson Street, Thames, Thames, New Zealand

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