Essie Summers Retirement Village Beckenham Christchurch

ESSIE SUMMERS RETIREMENT VILLAGE in Beckenham, Christchurch.

Facility services offered

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

Retirement Village Information (Last Updated: 20th July 2021)

This facility is owned by Ryman Healthcare Ltd.

Winner: 2021 Trusted Brand Aged Care & Retirement Villages

Essie Summers Retirement Village is superbly located on Colombo Street in Beckenham and is named in honour of a pioneering Cantabrian who set the standard for others to follow. The village is located close to Beckenham’s facilities including a supermarket, library and cafes.

Essie Summers 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 townhouses, its reassuring to know our care services are there if they ever need them.

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

No. of Units 80

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Address

Lynne Bretherton
Sales Advisor

Show number

03 337 6500

ESSIE SUMMERS RETIREMENT VILLAGE
222 Colombo St
Beckenham
Christchurch,8025
New Zealand

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Fee model

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

Minimum Age of Entry

Lowest Known Price

$265,000

Apartment (1 bdrm)

Highest Known Price

$595,000

Townhouse (3+ bdrm)

Capital Gain

Provider

Capital Loss (if any)

Maintenance Fees Starting from

$119 per week

(Paid Weekly)

Maintenance Fee Increases?

Fixed for Life

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Reviewed by : Nev611 Sep 2019

Family member / Friend. > 100 days / visits

Quality facilities

Service Name: ESSIE SUMMERS RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Friendly staff, quality facilities, cleanliness...Read more

Pros

Friendly staff, quality facilities, cleanliness

Cons

Limited attention, short staff, detail for attention

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Training say 6weeks minimum, reduce change over time, keep press off client

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I have lived at / visited this facility for

Longer than 100 days / visits

I last lived at / visited this facility

More than 3 years ago

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

Reviewed by : Colleen63 Sep 2019

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"I'm now settled"

Service Name: ESSIE SUMMERS RETIREMENT VILLAGE

It's a positive thing to have down sized and know "i'm now settled" future care...Read more

Pros

It's a positive thing to have down sized and know "i'm now settled" future care

Cons

No swimming pool

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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?

Not sure

Reviewed by : Claire384 May 2019

Resident. 10 - 100 days / visits

Attractive Surroundings...

Service Name: ESSIE SUMMERS RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Attractive surroundings, roomy, excellent staff, plenty of activities, great food....Read more

Pros

Attractive surroundings, roomy, excellent staff, plenty of activities, great food.

Cons

N/A

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Go out of their way to keep residents interested.

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How do you know about this place?

I live/have lived there.

I have lived at / visited this facility for

More than 10 but under 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 : Alice332 May 2019

Resident. > 100 days / visits

No Maintenance To Do...

Service Name: ESSIE SUMMERS RETIREMENT VILLAGE

No maintenance to do - all done by village staff. Windows cleaned, lawns cut. Any problems fixed quickly....Read more

Pros

No maintenance to do - all done by village staff. Windows cleaned, lawns cut. Any problems fixed quickly.

Cons

None.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Wonderful place to be.

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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 : Patricia03 May 2019

Resident. > 100 days / visits

Security. Twice a night Security.

Service Name: ESSIE SUMMERS RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Security. Twice a night Security man walks around. Always someone to talk with....Read more

Pros

Security. Twice a night Security man walks around. Always someone to talk with.

Cons

Not enough staff at reception. We have a monthly calendar which often comes out late and has mistakes on it.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

More staff at reception especially at the weekend.

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I have lived at / visited this facility for

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I last lived at / visited this facility

More than 3 years ago

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

Reviewed by : len337 May 2019

Family member / Friend. > 100 days / visits

Very good food

Service Name: ESSIE SUMMERS RETIREMENT VILLAGE

most staff very pleasant, Very good food, good entertainment...Read more

Pros

most staff very pleasant, Very good food, good entertainment

Cons

communication some times lacking

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I have lived at / visited this facility for

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I last lived at / visited this facility

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Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

Reviewed by : rie023 May 2019

Family member / Friend. > 100 days / visits

Four star review

Service Name: ESSIE SUMMERS RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Assisted living- dinner cooked, rooms cleaned, bright sunny out look...Read more

Pros

Assisted living- dinner cooked, rooms cleaned, bright sunny out look

Cons

not allowed heat pumps in apartments

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I have/had family/friends 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 : jim337 May 2019

Resident. > 100 days / visits

Five star

Service Name: ESSIE SUMMERS RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Security, friendship and friendly staff...Read more

Pros

Security, friendship and friendly staff

Cons

weekends and holidays can some times be short staffed at reception

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

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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

More than 3 years ago

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

Reviewed by : Patricia03 May 2019

Family member / Friend. > 100 days / visits

Secure, Friendship. Friendly Staff.

Service Name: ESSIE SUMMERS RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Secure, Friendship. Friendly Staff. Two monthly residence meetings....Read more

Pros

Secure, Friendship. Friendly Staff. Two monthly residence meetings.

Cons

Only short staffed at reception in particular at the weekends and holidays.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

I live in an independent town house which I love. I really feel secure with the security. I live alone. I do feel there should be more staff at reception especially at the weekends and holidays.

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I have lived at / visited this facility for

Longer than 100 days / visits

I last lived at / visited this facility

More than 3 years ago

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

Reviewed by : Beverley May 2019

Resident. > 100 days / visits

Maintenance Done. Friendly Neighbours.

Service Name: ESSIE SUMMERS RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Maintenance Done. Friendly Neighbours all round. Feel part of a community....Read more

Pros

Maintenance Done. Friendly Neighbours all round. Feel part of a community.

Cons

N/A

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Very happy here. We get looked after well - eg March 15, day of the Mosque massacre, we were all invited to stay in village lounge for a few hours. Further facilities if you need more care.

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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

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