Retirement Village Profile

# 5 of 492 Retirement Village in New Zealand.

HIGHFIELD COUNTRY ESTATE

397 Swarbrick Drive, Te Awamutu, Te Awamutu, New Zealand 3800

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98.1% (96 Reviews)

4.91 out of 5 stars - 96 votes

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Services offered

3+ Bedroom Villa
2 Bedroom Villa
RETIREMENT VILLAGES

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This business is part of HIGHFIELD COUNTRY ESTATE.

HIGHFIELD COUNTRY ESTATE is located in Te Awamutu, Te Awamutu and offers 116 dwellings with Villa, (3+ bdrm), Villa, (2+ bdrm) of independent retirement living.

No. of Units 116

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(Last Updated: 6th August 2019)

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HIGHFIELD COUNTRY ESTATE

5 Reviewed by : john817 Jul 2023

Resident.

"Like it here..."

Have always felt good living hereRead more

Pros

Have always felt good living here

Cons

Every one is old

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

No change

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I live/have lived there.

I have lived at / visited this facility for

More than 1 year but less than 3 years

I last lived at / visited this facility

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Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

HIGHFIELD COUNTRY ESTATE

5 Reviewed by : terry870 Jul 2023

Resident.

"The best village..."

Family owned and operated. Amazing staff. Nothing is a problem. The best village...Read more

Pros

Family owned and operated. Amazing staff. Nothing is a problem. The best village

Cons

None

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Build anotherr village so otherr peopl can enjoy what we have

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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 3 years

I last lived at / visited this facility

N/A

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

HIGHFIELD COUNTRY ESTATE

5 Reviewed by : christine797 Jul 2023

Resident.

"Friendly..."

Friendly p[eople and management who you can approach. Well kept gardens and lawns...Read more

Pros

Friendly p[eople and management who you can approach. Well kept gardens and lawns

Cons

Weekly fees increase annually

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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 1 year but less than 3 years

I last lived at / visited this facility

N/A

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

HIGHFIELD COUNTRY ESTATE

5 Reviewed by : marlene608 Jul 2023

Resident.

"Excellent service..."

Excellent serviceRead more

Pros

Excellent service

Cons

N/A

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Happy

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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 3 years

I last lived at / visited this facility

N/A

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

HIGHFIELD COUNTRY ESTATE

5 Reviewed by : Jul 2023

Resident.

"Warm houses..."

Excellent manager Warm houses Lovely gardensRead more

Pros

Excellent manager Warm houses Lovely gardens

Cons

Sometimes personality problems- not often.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

At times all residents can feel lonely, especially after death of husband/wife

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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 3 years

I last lived at / visited this facility

N/A

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

HIGHFIELD COUNTRY ESTATE

5 Reviewed by : bobjane Jul 2023

Resident.

"Community..."

Community spirit & atmosphere Helpful, caring staff Activities,sports, pool, visits, + many more...Read more

Pros

Community spirit & atmosphere Helpful, caring staff Activities,sports, pool, visits, + many more

Cons

serviced apt or care suites would have been good, but I know it's a big step for Directors

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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 3 years

I last lived at / visited this facility

N/A

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

HIGHFIELD COUNTRY ESTATE

5 Reviewed by : bob974 Jul 2023

Resident.

"Marvellous..."

Marvellous solution for support as we age.Read more

Pros

Marvellous solution for support as we age.

Cons

None found in 2 years.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Keep doing what you are doing!

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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 1 year but less than 3 years

I last lived at / visited this facility

N/A

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

HIGHFIELD COUNTRY ESTATE

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

Resident.

"Top Class."

Space around each residence Fantastic Staff. Top Class activities & facilities...Read more

Pros

Space around each residence Fantastic Staff. Top Class activities & facilities

Cons

None

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

More than 3 years

I last lived at / visited this facility

N/A

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

HIGHFIELD COUNTRY ESTATE

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

Resident.

"Lovely Village to Live In..."

Great directors, Management and all staff. Lovely village to live in....Read more

Pros

Great directors, Management and all staff. Lovely village to live in.

Cons

None

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Keep up the good work.

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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 3 years

I last lived at / visited this facility

N/A

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

HIGHFIELD COUNTRY ESTATE

5 Reviewed by : philip024 Jul 2023

Resident.

"Well run..."

Very well runRead more

Pros

Very well run

Cons

N/A

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

More than 3 years

I last lived at / visited this facility

N/A

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

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Entry Conditions

Fee model

ORA / LTO
7% per year, for 4 years.
Maximum 28%

Minimum Age of Entry

Lowest Known Price

$350,000

2 Bedroom Villa

Highest Known Price

$595,000

3+ Bedroom Villa

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Provider

Capital Loss (if any)

Maintenance Fees Starting from

$130 per week

(Paid Weekly)

Maintenance Fee Increases?

CPI Based

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HIGHFIELD COUNTRY ESTATE

397 Swarbrick Drive, Te Awamutu, Te Awamutu, 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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