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# 276 of 500 Retirement Villages in New Zealand.

ELMWOOD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

131 Hill Road, Manurewa, Auckland, New Zealand 2105

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3.66 out of 5 stars - 29 votes

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This business is part of OCEANIA VILLAGE COMPANY LTD.

ELMWOOD RETIREMENT VILLAGE is located in Manurewa , Auckland and offers 180 dwellings with Villa, (2+ bdrm), Villa (1 bdrm), Studio Unit of independent retirement village living.

No. of Units 180

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(Last Updated: 19th May 2023)

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ELMWOOD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

4 Reviewed by : lor775 Aug 2021

Resident.

"Four Stars..."

Transport for shoppings and outings. Guest speakers on health etc. Provision of entertainment and exercise programs....Read more

Pros

Transport for shoppings and outings. Guest speakers on health etc. Provision of entertainment and exercise programs.

Cons

Only a nurse on duty 3 days a week for independent residents. No weighing scales available.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

By negotiation residents who pet dies should be able to replace a pet if capable to do so.

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Yes

ELMWOOD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

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

Resident.

"Four Stars..."

Close to public transport. Emergency call buttons. Well maintained....Read more

Pros

Close to public transport. Emergency call buttons. Well maintained.

Cons

Community centre needs replacing and modernising.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Windows exterior need cleaning more than twice a year. Payment in full in selling of villa and immediate.

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ELMWOOD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

3 Reviewed by : jul332 Jul 2021

Resident.

"Independant living"

I knew a few people when I arrived and have made many friends since then...Read more

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I knew a few people when I arrived and have made many friends since then

Cons

Things have changed since i first arrived here 6.5 yrs ago. Not all for the best . New people make a difference

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Change of village managers over 6.5 yrs. Have been very unsettling , most staff very helpful.

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ELMWOOD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

3 Reviewed by : marjorie150 Jul 2021

Resident.

"All Ground Level Villas..."

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Pros

All ground level villas

Cons

Built on sloping ground

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ELMWOOD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

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

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"Four Stars..."

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Head office need to leave manager as village manager only - not sales as well.

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Yes

ELMWOOD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

3 Reviewed by : jac773 Jul 2021

Resident.

"Helpful And Friendly..."

Have made good friends. In general people are helpful and friendly. Close to all amenities....Read more

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Have made good friends. In general people are helpful and friendly. Close to all amenities.

Cons

Unsettling to have 5 managers and 4 temps in 6 and a half years. Company not easy to work for. To Company we are just $$'s.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

When there is trouble in camp Company only listen to one side. Usually the ones causing trouble.

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ELMWOOD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

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

Resident.

"Close To Hospital Care..."

Villa close to Hospital Care. Am able to visit husband every day....Read more

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Villa close to Hospital Care. Am able to visit husband every day.

Cons

New recruits to the hospital care attendants section could perhaps be better trained in listening to requests from family in how to dress patients properly.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Village Staff/Management excellent. New recruits to hospital attendants may require more professional training.

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ELMWOOD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

4 Reviewed by : elaine1234 Jul 2021

Resident.

"Numerous Activities and Outings...."

Numerous activities and outings. Active residents committee. Good meals if required. Security....Read more

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Numerous activities and outings. Active residents committee. Good meals if required. Security.

Cons

3 different managers in two years. Need to obtain permission for additions/alterations- outdated occupation agreement. No modern amenities such as swimming pool or spa.

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Office and maintenance staff very helpful.

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Yes

ELMWOOD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

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

Resident.

"Can have my animals"

Can have my animals. Have garden front & back of villa. Have friendly neighbours....Read more

Pros

Can have my animals. Have garden front & back of villa. Have friendly neighbours.

Cons

Oceania penny-pinching. Oceania Head office heavy handed. Some residents unfriendly.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Review the Licence to Occupy to allow 50% to resident of the capital gain in the villa.

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ELMWOOD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

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

Resident.

"I feel Secure Here...."

I feel secure here, with my family overseas/down country quite lonely....Read more

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I feel secure here, with my family overseas/down country quite lonely.

Cons

Funny place, can't put my finger on it. Hard to be really happy.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

A lot less them and us

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ORA / LTO
10% per year, for 3 years.
Maximum 30%

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Lowest Known Price

$370,000

1 bedroom Apartment

Highest Known Price

$600,000

2 Bedroom Villa

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131 Hill Road, Manurewa, Auckland, New Zealand

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