Retirement Village Profile

# 16 of 492 Retirement Village in New Zealand.

GOLDEN AGE RETIREMENT VILLAGE

4 Sails Street, Papanui, Christchurch, New Zealand 8053

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84.6% (13 Reviews)

4.23 out of 5 stars - 13 votes

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2 Bedroom Villa
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This business is part of Heritage Lifecare Limited (VILLAGES).

Golden Age Retirement Village" located in Papanui, Christchurch (off Harewood Rd) offers retirement villas for retirees. Their site states that they "have been purpose built for comfortable retirement living. Secure, comfortable, modern retirement home" Golden Age Retirement Village is also next to the Golden Age Rest Home, Camellia Court and Albarosa Dementia facilities, which are onsite.

The site continues to say that the Retirement Villas include; "Modern, roomy 2 bedroom homes, Large ensuite, Internal access garage with auto opener, Quality carpets and drapes throughout, Fridge/freezer
Automatic washing machine, Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Oven and microwave, Nightstore and fan heaters, Smoke detector, Nurse call in bedroom and bathroom"

No. of Units 15

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(Last Updated: 22nd January 2017)

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GOLDEN AGE RETIREMENT VILLAGE

4 Reviewed by : [Name withheld at users request] Jul 2023

"Quick Review"

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GOLDEN AGE RETIREMENT VILLAGE

5 Reviewed by : Dennis123 Jul 2023

Resident.

"Great place"

Very good units Friendly staffRead more

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Very good units Friendly staff

Cons

Not applicable

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Cleaning more often

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More than 3 years

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Yes

GOLDEN AGE RETIREMENT VILLAGE

3 Reviewed by : [Name withheld at users request] Aug 2022

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"Independent Living"

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GOLDEN AGE RETIREMENT VILLAGE

5 Reviewed by : Dennis123 May 2022

Resident.

"Great place"

Great facilities Large bedroomsRead more

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Great facilities Large bedrooms

Cons

Not applicable

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Yes

GOLDEN AGE RETIREMENT VILLAGE

5 Reviewed by : Dennis123 May 2021

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Great Village"

Great facilities lovely peopleRead more

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Great facilities lovely people

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Good facilities Great staff

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Yes

GOLDEN AGE RETIREMENT VILLAGE

5 Reviewed by : Dennis123 May 2021

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Great Village "

Great facilities lovely peopleRead more

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Great facilities lovely people

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Good facilities Great staff

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Yes

GOLDEN AGE RETIREMENT VILLAGE

4 Reviewed by : Dennis123 May 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Great vilage friendly people"

(Under previous ownership/mgmt)Great location- Close to shops and bus services. Smaller size. Villas are spacious and well laid out. Great activities....Read more

Pros

Great location- Close to shops and bus services. Smaller size. Villas are spacious and well laid out. Great activities.

Cons

Poor comunication from management

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Upgrade dining room and lounge and provide better transport for outings.

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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

GOLDEN AGE RETIREMENT VILLAGE

4 Reviewed by : Dennis123 May 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Great vilage friendly people"

(Under previous ownership/mgmt)Great location- Close to shops and bus services. Smaller size. Villas are spacious and well laid out. Great activities....Read more

Pros

Great location- Close to shops and bus services. Smaller size. Villas are spacious and well laid out. Great activities.

Cons

Poor comunication from management

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Upgrade dining room and lounge and provide better transport for outings.

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Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

GOLDEN AGE RETIREMENT VILLAGE

3 Reviewed by : len666 Jun 2019

"three star review "

(Under previous ownership/mgmt)Good sized villa, good location, no problems.Read more

Pros

Good sized villa, good location, no problems.

Cons

for communal activities poor facilities, no cafe, old furnishings, sitting room and dining room cannot compare with other villages

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GOLDEN AGE RETIREMENT VILLAGE

3 Reviewed by : [Name withheld at users request] May 2019

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Not Too Large..."

(Under previous ownership/mgmt)Not too large. Access to bus routes x3.Read more

Pros

Not too large. Access to bus routes x3.

Cons

Spa pool has been decommissioned since we moved here. It was an important specific question I asked before signing up, and was shown there was one.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Would like the spa pool back in use. It is still there.

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Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

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9% per year, for 3 years.
Maximum 27%

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GOLDEN AGE RETIREMENT VILLAGE

4 Sails Street, Papanui, Christchurch, New Zealand

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Aged Advisor NZ Ltd, Private Bag 4707, Christchurch 8140

Office : 47 Alameda Place, Rolleston, Christchurch

0800 243 323

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