Kapiti Metlifecare Retirement Village Paraparaumu Beach Paraparaumu

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# 175 of 512 Retirement Villages in New Zealand.

1 Henley Way, Paraparaumu Beach, Paraparaumu, New Zealand 5032

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KAPITI Retirement Village METLIFECARE

82.9% (41 Reviews)

4.15 out of 5 stars - 41 votes

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85.00% from 4 reviews in the last 12 months

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This business is part of Metlifecare Ltd [VILLAGES].

Kapaiti Village, a Metlifecare Retirement Village, is situated in Paraparaumu Beach, Paraparaumu, and features 225 dwellings designed for independent retirement living.

No. of Units 225

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(Last Updated: 13th December 2022)

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KAPITI Retirement Village METLIFECARE

5 Reviewed by : pat133 Jul 2021

Resident.

"Very friendly."

Very friendly & well sun spread out. . One story villas/apartments. Spacious grounds. Good facilities....Read more

Pros

Very friendly & well sun spread out. . One story villas/apartments. Spacious grounds. Good facilities.

Cons

needs more lighting along streets. Very dark at night. Potential to trip over curb etc.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Very good sun. Just need to sort out lighting.

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I live/have lived there.

I have lived at / visited this facility for

Less than 1 year

I last lived at / visited this facility

N/A

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

KAPITI Retirement Village METLIFECARE

4 Reviewed by : eleanor902 Jul 2021

Resident.

"Beautiful Surroundings..."

Beautiful surroundings and bush. Great social atmosphere. Good library....Read more

Pros

Beautiful surroundings and bush. Great social atmosphere. Good library.

Cons

Lack of transparency re transfer. Age raise to 70 causing a change in dynamics. The above change not catered for.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Be more aware of the changing needs of aging residents and make accommodations.

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I live/have lived there.

I have lived at / visited this facility for

More than 3 years

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N/A

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

KAPITI Retirement Village METLIFECARE

3 Reviewed by : diane134 Jul 2021

Resident.

"Garden Setting and Privacy...."

Swimming pool and activities. Garden setting and privacy. No upkeep of property....Read more

Pros

Swimming pool and activities. Garden setting and privacy. No upkeep of property.

Cons

Lack of responsiveness of management in a timely manner. No capital gain share.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Clarity of process when moving from independence to 24 hour care. Responsiveness in a timely manner.

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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

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N/A

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

KAPITI Retirement Village METLIFECARE

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

Resident.

"Five Stars..."

Village layout, independent living, activities (if wanted)....Read more

Pros

Village layout, independent living, activities (if wanted).

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

Less than 1 year

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N/A

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

KAPITI Retirement Village METLIFECARE

4 Reviewed by : kat807 Jun 2021

Resident.

"Independant living"

Safety. Independence.Read more

Pros

Safety. Independence.

Cons

Too many over 80's coming in now. Aged people do not want to start organizing things as is expected here.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

They do their best!

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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?

Not sure

KAPITI Retirement Village METLIFECARE

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

Resident.

"Lovely Villa..."

A lovely villa with good neighbour and family living locally quiet and comfortable...Read more

Pros

A lovely villa with good neighbour and family living locally quiet and comfortable

Cons

No footpaths

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Manager to visit each resident yearly. Manager to do a public speaking course.

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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

KAPITI Retirement Village METLIFECARE

5 Reviewed by : valerie075 Jun 2021

Resident.

"Five Stars..."

Residents run/control all 40 plus activities. ALWAYS someone to talk with. Friendly staff and villagers are THE VILLAGE....Read more

Pros

Residents run/control all 40 plus activities. ALWAYS someone to talk with. Friendly staff and villagers are THE VILLAGE.

Cons

Being built on farm land too many weeds in our lawns.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Get pre Metlifecare residents to give new residents a brief history of Kapiti Village so they know why we do various things in Kapiti Village.

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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

KAPITI Retirement Village METLIFECARE

4 Reviewed by : dia134 Jul 2020

Resident.

"Four Stars..."

Maintenance provided. Leisure facilities. Garden and tree setting....Read more

Pros

Maintenance provided. Leisure facilities. Garden and tree setting.

Cons

Time taken to respond to requests.

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Yes

KAPITI Retirement Village METLIFECARE

4 Reviewed by : gael298 Jul 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Independent Village..."

An independent village.Read more

Pros

An independent village.

Cons

The age for entry has been increased from over 55 years to over 70 years.

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

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

KAPITI Retirement Village METLIFECARE

5 Reviewed by : bet794 Jun 2020

Visitor. > 100 days / visits

"Overall 5"

Wonderful. Best decision made.Read more

Pros

Wonderful. Best decision made.

Cons

None

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

House could be offered up for sale before bringing up to pristine condition.

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I visit/visited 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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1 Henley Way, Paraparaumu Beach, Paraparaumu, New Zealand

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