Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village Stoke Nelson

ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE located in Nelson, offering retirement apartments and townhouses.

Facility services offered

Dementia care
Medical (hospital care)
Rest home care
Respite Care
Serviced Apartments
Townhouse (3+ bdrm)
Townhouse (2 bdrm)
Apartment (3 bdrm)
Apartment (2 bdrm)
Apartment (1 bdrm)

Retirement Village Information (Last Updated: 13th October 2020)

This facility is owned by Ryman Healthcare Ltd.

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village is superbly located in Stoke and is named in honour of a pioneering New Zealander who set the standard for others to follow. The village enjoys stunning views of the Tasman Bay ranges.

Ernest Rutherford offers a full range of comprehensive care options, from the light touch of a serviced apartment to resthome, hospital and specialist dementia care. For those who choose fully independent living in our apartments or townhouses, its reassuring to know our care services are there if they ever need them.

For over 35 years, Ryman villages like Ernest Rutherford have been pioneering what it means to live life to the full in retirement.

No. of Units 199

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ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE
49 Covent Drive
Stoke
Nelson,7011
New Zealand

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Fee model

ORA / LTO
4% per year, for 5 years.
Maximum 20%

Minimum Age of Entry

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Capital Loss (if any)

Maintenance Fees Starting from

$119 per week

(Paid Weekly)

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Fixed for Life

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Reviewed by : jea443 Jul 2020

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Good atmosphere. Staff very helpful.Maintenance good....Read more

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Good atmosphere. Staff very helpful.Maintenance good.

Cons

The lunches are lacking in green vegetables and other essential foods. , fresh fruit.

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Reviewed by : eve953 Jun 2020

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A very pleasant peaceful place to live. All staff quick to go the 'extra'mile.

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Reviewed by : fay228 Jun 2020

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The management, the staff, atmosphere - activities....Read more

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The management, the staff, atmosphere - activities.

Cons

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Wonderful village - so generous - great staff and atmosphere - great activities, amazing support during covid-19.

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Reviewed by : [Name withheld at users request] Jun 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

Cannot Speak Highly Enough of Care....

Service Name: ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

I cannot speak highly enough of the care I've received. During 'Lockdown' the Ryman family was provided with many practical extras. Weekly bread, milk and biscuits and on Fridays a small bottle of wi...Read more

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We had a change of management last year which has made a difference.

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Reviewed by : gwen547 Jun 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

Caring and Friendly....

Service Name: ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Villa is well maintained. Gardens kept neat and tidy. Caring and friendly staff. Hospital nurses exceptional. Care during lock down....Read more

Pros

Villa is well maintained. Gardens kept neat and tidy. Caring and friendly staff. Hospital nurses exceptional. Care during lock down.

Cons

When my husband was diagnosed with dementia there was no room for him, necessitating him residing elsewhere. More beds in dementia unit requested.

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Keep up the positive attitude. I have been very happy here during my 11 years residence.

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Reviewed by : kei538 Jun 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

The Best Place...

Service Name: ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

The best place- I have been around them all in Nelson....Read more

Pros

The best place- I have been around them all in Nelson.

Cons

Not quite as good as living on a cruise ship, have to make my own meals.

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Reviewed by : pau920 Jun 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

Five Stars...

Service Name: ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Great.Read more

Pros

Great.

Cons

Dark dining room. Needs windows - Have yet to ask if it can be done.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Smaller villas don't have windows in dining room/kitchen.

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Reviewed by : jan246 Jun 2020

Visitor. > 100 days / visits

Good Location...

Service Name: ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Good location. Sunny - Comfortable. Support....Read more

Pros

Good location. Sunny - Comfortable. Support.

Cons

Over extreme in Covid 19. Husband in special care - not able to visit for 2 months. Then only for 30 minute visits.

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Reviewed by : Rob942 Sep 2019

Family member / Friend. > 100 days / visits

Great gardens

Service Name: ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Great gardens, reg window cleaning, medical service when needed, maintenance man, excellent friendly staff...Read more

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Great gardens, reg window cleaning, medical service when needed, maintenance man, excellent friendly staff

Cons

N/A

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First class

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Reviewed by : Robin090 May 2019

Resident. > 100 days / visits

5 star...

Service Name: ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Fixed fee for life ,always someone to talk to , swimming pool...Read more

Pros

Fixed fee for life ,always someone to talk to , swimming pool

Cons

Unable to move from villa to independent appartment

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Area where rubbish is put needs to be cleaned more frequently

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Retirement Village Profile

# 54 of 460 Retirement Villages in New Zealand.

ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

FINALIST - 2020 Best (Large) Retirement/ Lifestyle Village - South Island

49 Covent Drive, Stoke, Nelson, New Zealand Stoke , Nelson, 7011 New Zealand

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4.692.9% (31 Reviews)

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Retirement Village Information (Last Updated: 13th October 2020)

This facility is owned by Ryman Healthcare Ltd.

No. of Units 199

Facility services offered

Dementia care
Medical (hospital care)
Rest home care
Respite Care
Serviced Apartments
Townhouse (3+ bdrm)
Townhouse (2 bdrm)
Apartment (3 bdrm)
Apartment (2 bdrm)
Apartment (1 bdrm)

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Villa

Spacious Townhouse

49 Covent Drive, Stoke, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman

2 Rooms
1 Bathrooms
97 sq ft

Price on application

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Reviewed by : jea443 Jul 2020

Visitor. > 100 days / visits

Villa

Service Name: ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Good atmosphere. Staff very helpful.Maintenance good....Read more

Pros

Good atmosphere. Staff very helpful.Maintenance good.

Cons

The lunches are lacking in green vegetables and other essential foods. , fresh fruit.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

....

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I have lived at / visited this facility for

Longer than 100 days / visits

I last lived at / visited this facility

Within the last 12 months

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

Reviewed by : eve953 Jun 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

VILLA

Service Name: ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Pros

....

Cons

....

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

A very pleasant peaceful place to live. All staff quick to go the 'extra'mile.

Report this comment

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Caring/Helpful Staff
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Trips/Outdoor Activities
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Enjoyable Food
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How do you know about this place?

I live/have lived there.

I have lived at / visited this facility for

Longer than 100 days / visits

I last lived at / visited this facility

Within the last 12 months

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

Reviewed by : fay228 Jun 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

Atmosphere...

Service Name: ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

The management, the staff, atmosphere - activities....Read more

Pros

The management, the staff, atmosphere - activities.

Cons

None.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Wonderful village - so generous - great staff and atmosphere - great activities, amazing support during covid-19.

Report this comment

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Caring/Helpful Staff
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How do you know about this place?

I live/have lived there.

I have lived at / visited this facility for

Longer than 100 days / visits

I last lived at / visited this facility

Within the last 12 months

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

Reviewed by : [Name withheld at users request] Jun 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

Cannot Speak Highly Enough of Care....

Service Name: ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Pros

Cons

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Suggestions to Management or General Comment

We had a change of management last year which has made a difference.

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How do you know about this place?

I live/have lived there.

I have lived at / visited this facility for

Longer than 100 days / visits

I last lived at / visited this facility

1 - 3 years ago

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

Reviewed by : gwen547 Jun 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

Caring and Friendly....

Service Name: ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Villa is well maintained. Gardens kept neat and tidy. Caring and friendly staff. Hospital nurses exceptional. Care during lock down....Read more

Pros

Villa is well maintained. Gardens kept neat and tidy. Caring and friendly staff. Hospital nurses exceptional. Care during lock down.

Cons

When my husband was diagnosed with dementia there was no room for him, necessitating him residing elsewhere. More beds in dementia unit requested.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Keep up the positive attitude. I have been very happy here during my 11 years residence.

Report this comment

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Caring/Helpful Staff
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How do you know about this place?

I live/have lived there.

I have lived at / visited this facility for

Longer than 100 days / visits

I last lived at / visited this facility

Within the last 12 months

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

Reviewed by : kei538 Jun 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

The Best Place...

Service Name: ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

The best place- I have been around them all in Nelson....Read more

Pros

The best place- I have been around them all in Nelson.

Cons

Not quite as good as living on a cruise ship, have to make my own meals.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

....

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I live/have lived there.

I have lived at / visited this facility for

Longer than 100 days / visits

I last lived at / visited this facility

Within the last 12 months

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

Reviewed by : pau920 Jun 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

Five Stars...

Service Name: ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Great.Read more

Pros

Great.

Cons

Dark dining room. Needs windows - Have yet to ask if it can be done.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Smaller villas don't have windows in dining room/kitchen.

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Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

Reviewed by : jan246 Jun 2020

Visitor. > 100 days / visits

Good Location...

Service Name: ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Good location. Sunny - Comfortable. Support....Read more

Pros

Good location. Sunny - Comfortable. Support.

Cons

Over extreme in Covid 19. Husband in special care - not able to visit for 2 months. Then only for 30 minute visits.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

....

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I last lived at / visited this facility

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

Reviewed by : Rob942 Sep 2019

Family member / Friend. > 100 days / visits

Great gardens

Service Name: ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Great gardens, reg window cleaning, medical service when needed, maintenance man, excellent friendly staff...Read more

Pros

Great gardens, reg window cleaning, medical service when needed, maintenance man, excellent friendly staff

Cons

N/A

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

First class

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Reviewed by : Robin090 May 2019

Resident. > 100 days / visits

5 star...

Service Name: ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Fixed fee for life ,always someone to talk to , swimming pool...Read more

Pros

Fixed fee for life ,always someone to talk to , swimming pool

Cons

Unable to move from villa to independent appartment

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Area where rubbish is put needs to be cleaned more frequently

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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

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Location: 49 Covent Drive, Stoke, Nelson, New Zealand

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ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE GOLD FINALIST - 2020 Best (Large) Retirement/ Lifestyle Village - South Island 49 Covent Drive Stoke , Nelson, 7011 New Zealand ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE 4.692.9% (31 Reviews) # 54 of 460 Retirement Villages in New Zealand.

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Atmosphere...

Cannot Speak Highly Enough of Care....

Caring and Friendly....

The Best Place...

Five Stars...

Good Location...

Great gardens

5 star...

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Atmosphere...

Cannot Speak Highly Enough of Care....

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The Best Place...

Five Stars...

Good Location...

Great gardens

5 star...

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FINALIST - 2020 Best (Large) Retirement/ Lifestyle Village - South Island

49 Covent Drive Stoke , Nelson, 7011 New Zealand

ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE
4.692.9% (31 Reviews)

# 54 of 460 Retirement Villages in New Zealand.