Hillsborough Heights Metlifecare Retirement Village Hillsborough Auckland

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# 143 of 511 Retirement Villages in New Zealand.

FINALIST - 2020 Best (Large) Retirement/ Lifestyle Village - NI

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

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HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

86% (40 Reviews)

4.3 out of 5 stars - 40 votes

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83.75% from 16 reviews in the last 12 months

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Overview

HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village in Hillsborough, Auckland.

Services offered

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

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

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(Last Updated: 15th November 2023)

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HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

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

Resident.

"Three Stars...."

Size and placement of units.Read more

Pros

Size and placement of units.

Cons

Lack of facilities due to small and older buildings.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

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I live/have lived there.

I have lived at / visited this facility for

More than 3 years

I last lived at / visited this facility

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Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

5 Reviewed by : joa725 Jun 2021

Resident.

"Million Dollar View"

Great view, good company, heaps of activitiesRead more

Pros

Great view, good company, heaps of activities

Cons

Steep hiils when getting older

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Speed up gaining rest home care at HHV

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HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

5 Reviewed by : ron162 Aug 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Villa"

Size of unit.Read more

Pros

Size of unit.

Cons

No good options for some functions. Gouging for every little thing

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

New caterers for meals.

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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

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HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

5 Reviewed by : pau160 Aug 2020

Staff Member. 10 - 100 days / visits

"Villa"

Maintenance- no lawns to mow.Small garden - guys who can help. Down sized....Read more

Pros

Maintenance- no lawns to mow.Small garden - guys who can help. Down sized.

Cons

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Suggestions to Management or General Comment

They can take care of us and keep us informed.

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How do you know about this place?

I work/have worked 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

HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

5 Reviewed by : mabe627 Aug 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Repairs Done ASAP...."

Any repairs are done as soon as possible.Read more

Pros

Any repairs are done as soon as possible.

Cons

The street in our village are mostly up or down hill and I use a walking frame so must always take care.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

I have been here 3.5 yrs and am happy to be so well cared for I will be 95 yrs old on the 8th of September 2020.

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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

Within the last 12 months

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HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

3 Reviewed by : kay663 Jul 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Small Village..."

Small Village, open layout, social bar.Read more

Pros

Small Village, open layout, social bar.

Cons

Lack of nurse care, deferment fee, no gym, no theatre, small pool.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Install gym as promoted by residents committee in 2 years of discussion.

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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

Within the last 12 months

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

5 Reviewed by : [Name withheld at users request] Jul 2020

Visitor. > 100 days / visits

"Lovely Apartment..."

Social- life, security, company, lovely apartment, roomy wonderful views....Read more

Pros

Social- life, security, company, lovely apartment, roomy wonderful views.

Cons

N/A

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

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I visit/visited there.

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Longer than 100 days / visits

I last lived at / visited this facility

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Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

4 Reviewed by : gar272 Jul 2020

Visitor. < 10 days / visits

"Overall 4"

Location. Spacious grounds. Size( smaller)Read more

Pros

Location. Spacious grounds. Size( smaller)

Cons

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Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Only thing lacking is a gym/ fitness area.

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How do you know about this place?

I visit/visited there.

I have lived at / visited this facility for

Less than 10 days / visits

I last lived at / visited this facility

Within the last 12 months

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

4 Reviewed by : ray631 Jul 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Allotments..."

Allotments, good relations with staff, internal access garage....Read more

Pros

Allotments, good relations with staff, internal access garage.

Cons

No hospital level care available, lightweight construction.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Create an updated map of buried pipes/wires etc. For each villa develop schematic for wires etc.

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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

Within the last 12 months

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

5 Reviewed by : eli631 Jul 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Attractive Grounds..."

Allotments, attractive grounds, helpful and positive staff....Read more

Pros

Allotments, attractive grounds, helpful and positive staff.

Cons

Incomplete future options - no hospital care etc.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Get on with developing hospital etc.

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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

Within the last 12 months

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

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HILLSBOROUGH HEIGHTS Retirement Village METLIFECARE

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

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