Forest Lake Gardens Metlifecare Retirement Village Te Rapa Hamilton

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# 63 of 512 Retirement Villages in New Zealand.

2 Minogue Drive, Te Rapa, Hamilton, New Zealand 3200

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FOREST LAKE GARDENS Retirement VILLAGE METLIFECARE

91% (49 Reviews)

4.55 out of 5 stars - 49 votes

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88.00% from 10 reviews in the last 12 months

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This business is part of Metlifecare Ltd [VILLAGES].

FOREST LAKE GARDENS, part of Metlifecare Retirement Village, is situated in Te Rapa, Hamilton, and has 198 dwellings designed for independent retirement living.

No. of Units 198

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(Last Updated: 5th May 2020)

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FOREST LAKE GARDENS Retirement VILLAGE METLIFECARE

3 Reviewed by : hel957 Aug 2021

Resident.

"Lovely Neighbours..."

A smallish village. Central situation. Lovely neighbors....Read more

Pros

A smallish village. Central situation. Lovely neighbors.

Cons

I don't enjoy being told 'this is not a care home'. We all know this. but this is where empathy comes in.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Entry age to village too high.

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Not sure

FOREST LAKE GARDENS Retirement VILLAGE METLIFECARE

5 Reviewed by : [Name withheld at users request] Aug 2021

Resident.

"Location and Views...."

Location/views, independence, availability of resources...Read more

Pros

Location/views, independence, availability of resources

Cons

Nil

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Impartial/fair decisions always to be a priority

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Yes

FOREST LAKE GARDENS Retirement VILLAGE METLIFECARE

5 Reviewed by : mar550 Jul 2021

Resident.

"Overall 5"

Security. Company. Pursuits ie: choir, canasta, films....Read more

Pros

Security. Company. Pursuits ie: choir, canasta, films.

Cons

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Yes

FOREST LAKE GARDENS Retirement VILLAGE METLIFECARE

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

Resident.

"No Upkeep or Gardening..."

No upkeep or gardening.Read more

Pros

No upkeep or gardening.

Cons

Too far from public transport. Restricted van use (reduced since I came). Unreliable lift.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Chip and putt green and/or croquet green or mini golf.

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More than 1 year but less than 3 years

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Not sure

FOREST LAKE GARDENS Retirement VILLAGE METLIFECARE

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

Resident.

"Supportive Neighbours...."

Supportive neighbours, nice villas.Read more

Pros

Supportive neighbours, nice villas.

Cons

Management, nurses hours lessened and prices! Lack of support re complaint procedures.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

[Some staff show a lack of] (eds.) empathy towards older people. Garden care was excellent up to 2 years ago.

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FOREST LAKE GARDENS Retirement VILLAGE METLIFECARE

4 Reviewed by : gillian958 Jul 2021

Resident.

"Four Stars..."

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Yes

FOREST LAKE GARDENS Retirement VILLAGE METLIFECARE

5 Reviewed by : owen244 Jul 2021

Resident.

"Friendly Environment..."

Friendly Environment, close to various facilities outside village. Great facilities provided....Read more

Pros

Friendly Environment, close to various facilities outside village. Great facilities provided.

Cons

Small gardens

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Wonderful attitude by staff

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Yes

FOREST LAKE GARDENS Retirement VILLAGE METLIFECARE

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

Resident.

"Secure..."

Secure, friendly village.Read more

Pros

Secure, friendly village.

Cons

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Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Improve garden care. Since outside company took over maintenance has fallen down.

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Yes

FOREST LAKE GARDENS Retirement VILLAGE METLIFECARE

5 Reviewed by : sue829 Jul 2021

Resident.

"Beautiful Surroundings..."

Close to city for shopping etc. Lovely staff/management. Beautiful surroundings....Read more

Pros

Close to city for shopping etc. Lovely staff/management. Beautiful surroundings.

Cons

2nd Hand appliances that we have to pay for repairs. Highest weekly fee.

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Less than 1 year

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Yes

FOREST LAKE GARDENS Retirement VILLAGE METLIFECARE

5 Reviewed by : raewyn175 Jul 2021

Resident.

"Friendly Environment..."

Situation, friendly environment, good staff, well laid out....Read more

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Situation, friendly environment, good staff, well laid out.

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More than 3 years

I last lived at / visited this facility

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Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

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2 Minogue Drive, Te Rapa, Hamilton, New Zealand

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