Retirement Village Profile

# 146 of 492 Retirement Village in New Zealand.

HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

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

1381 Dominion Road Extension, Mount Roskill, Auckland, New Zealand 1041

Enquire Add Review

85.6% (39 Reviews)

4.28 out of 5 stars - 39 votes

See how this compares with other facilities!

Quality of Care
Caring Staff
Responsive Mgmt
Outdoor Activity
Indoor Entertain
Social Atmosphere
Enjoyable Food

Enquire about availability

Overview

HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village in Hillsborough, Auckland.

Services offered

RETIREMENT VILLAGES
2 Bedroom Villa
1 bedroom Villa
2 Bedroom Apartment
1 bedroom Apartment
Continuum of care

Service Information

This business is part of Metlifecare Ltd [VILLAGES].

Safety, independence, companionship and freedom. Peace of mind living is available at Hillsborough Heights Retirement Village. Located right in Mt Roskill, residents can enjoy the beautiful landscaped gardens and 360 degree view across two harbours and Auckland city. There are caring staff and beautiful villas, offering you a chance to keep your independence while connecting with the village community.

No. of Units 218

Enquire about availability

(Last Updated: 6th December 2022)

Reviews / Feedback for HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

×Have you visited this facility? Help others who are looking for a place by posting a review on HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE or review a different facility now.

HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

3 Reviewed by : rex135 Sep 2023

Resident.

"Independent living"

Location. Access to external amenities. Outlook. Mature site. Unit size. Socio economic mix....Read more

Pros

Location. Access to external amenities. Outlook. Mature site. Unit size. Socio economic mix.

Cons

Tired facilities. Services upgrade. Proactivity of management (changing) Care facility needs (being addressed)

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Improve comms (intranet)Progress redevelopment. Refocus onto retirement village. Better activities.

Categories	Rating
Quality of Care
Caring/Helpful Staff
Responsive Management
Trips/Outdoor Activities
Indoor Entertainment
Social Atmosphere
Enjoyable Food
OVERALL RATING

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

HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

4 Reviewed by : marie135 Sep 2023

Resident.

"Care service 24/7"

Security. Care service 24/7. Friendly staff & great neighbours...Read more

Pros

Security. Care service 24/7. Friendly staff & great neighbours

Cons

......

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

......

Categories	Rating
Quality of Care
Caring/Helpful Staff
Responsive Management
Trips/Outdoor Activities
Indoor Entertainment
Social Atmosphere
Enjoyable Food
OVERALL RATING

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

HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

5 Reviewed by : Sep 2023

Resident.

"Independent living"

The atmosphere, the security. Wonderful unit with magnificent views....Read more

Pros

The atmosphere, the security. Wonderful unit with magnificent views.

Cons

....

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Uncertain future of village with new developments

Categories	Rating
Quality of Care
Caring/Helpful Staff
Responsive Management
Trips/Outdoor Activities
Indoor Entertainment
Social Atmosphere
Enjoyable Food
OVERALL RATING

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

HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

5 Reviewed by : bette123 Sep 2023

Resident.

"Independent living"

Staff are all very helpful. Nothing is too much trouble....Read more

Pros

Staff are all very helpful. Nothing is too much trouble.

Cons

......

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

....

Categories	Rating
Quality of Care
Caring/Helpful Staff
Responsive Management
Trips/Outdoor Activities
Indoor Entertainment
Social Atmosphere
Enjoyable Food
OVERALL RATING

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

HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

5 Reviewed by : lor515 Aug 2023

Resident.

"One of my Best Decisions"

Feeling safe, great neighbours and management, can live life the way I want to in spacious sunny unit with city views....Read more

Pros

Feeling safe, great neighbours and management, can live life the way I want to in spacious sunny unit with city views.

Cons

No negatives

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

No, am very happy here.

Categories	Rating
Quality of Care
Caring/Helpful Staff
Responsive Management
Trips/Outdoor Activities
Indoor Entertainment
Social Atmosphere
Enjoyable Food
OVERALL RATING

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

HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

4 Reviewed by : Christine689 Aug 2023

Resident.

"Fabulous Views"

Location in Auckland (very central). Fabulous views. Pretty good amenities....Read more

Pros

Location in Auckland (very central). Fabulous views. Pretty good amenities.

Cons

Planned expansion?? Regeneration 5-7 years of demolition and rebuilding only disclosed approx one year ago!!

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

They already know that most residents have misgivings about what will happen to us once the above [demolition and rebuilding] starts to happen?

Categories	Rating
Quality of Care
Caring/Helpful Staff
Responsive Management
Trips/Outdoor Activities
Indoor Entertainment
Social Atmosphere
Enjoyable Food
OVERALL RATING

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?

Not sure

HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

5 Reviewed by : RayAXYS Jul 2023

Resident.

"Independent living"

I shifted with my husband here 3 years ago in my 80th year, best thing to do....Read more

Pros

I shifted with my husband here 3 years ago in my 80th year, best thing to do.

Cons

I got a shock at all of the rules.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

A few less rules would be appreciated

Categories	Rating
Quality of Care
Caring/Helpful Staff
Responsive Management
Trips/Outdoor Activities
Indoor Entertainment
Social Atmosphere
Enjoyable Food
OVERALL RATING

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

HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

5 Reviewed by : joce1234 Jul 2023

Resident.

"Independent living"

Pros

....

Cons

.......

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

....

Categories	Rating
Quality of Care
Caring/Helpful Staff
Responsive Management
Trips/Outdoor Activities
Indoor Entertainment
Social Atmosphere
Enjoyable Food
OVERALL RATING

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

HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

3 Reviewed by : trevor590 Jul 2023

Resident.

"Friendly staff..."

Friendly staff Nice views warm unitsRead more

Pros

Friendly staff Nice views warm units

Cons

Lack of social activities Social room is outdated Needs more gardeners

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Blank

Categories	Rating
Quality of Care
Caring/Helpful Staff
Responsive Management
Trips/Outdoor Activities
Indoor Entertainment
Social Atmosphere
Enjoyable Food
OVERALL RATING

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

HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

4 Reviewed by : pamela929 Jul 2023

Resident.

"Safe & secure..."

Like minded neighbours Safe & secureRead more

Pros

Like minded neighbours Safe & secure

Cons

About to become a building site!

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Have been happy here. Not looking forward to regeneration disruption

Categories	Rating
Quality of Care
Caring/Helpful Staff
Responsive Management
Trips/Outdoor Activities
Indoor Entertainment
Social Atmosphere
Enjoyable Food
OVERALL RATING

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?

Not sure

«1 2 3 4 »

Know someone that would like to place a review but doesn't have access to a computer?
Download a printable FREEPOST form here

Entry Conditions

Fee model

ORA / LTO
10% per year, for 3 years.
Maximum 30%

Minimum Age of Entry

Lowest Known Price

$520,000

...

Highest Known Price

$1,200,000

...

Capital Gain

Provider

Capital Loss (if any)

Maintenance Fees Starting from

$152 per week

(Paid Weekly)

Maintenance Fee Increases?

Fixed for Life

Quality of Care
Caring Staff
Responsive Mgmt
Outdoor Activity
Indoor Entertain
Social Atmosphere
Enjoyable Food

Enquire about availability

Request an info pack

HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

1381 Dominion Road Extension, Mount Roskill, Auckland, New Zealand

Enquire

HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

Overview

Services offered

Service Information

Reviews / Feedback for HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

Entry Conditions

Request an info pack

North Island

South Island

Facility Types

Information

Social Media