Metlifecare Gulf Rise Retirement Village Red Beach Hibiscus Coast

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# 264 of 512 Retirement Villages in New Zealand.

89 Symes Drive, Red Beach, Red Beach, New Zealand 0932

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GULF RISE Retirement Village METLIFECARE

76.4% (11 Reviews)

3.82 out of 5 stars - 11 votes

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70.00% from 2 reviews in the last 12 months

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2 Bedroom Villa
3 bedroom Apartment
2 Bedroom Apartment
1 bedroom Apartment
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This business is part of Metlifecare Ltd [VILLAGES].

Metlifecare Gulf Rise Retirement Village is located in Red Beach on the Hibiscus Coast and offers dwellings of one and two-bedroom villas as well as one, two and three-bedroom Apartments, for independent retirement living.

No. of Units 269

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(Last Updated: 15th November 2023)

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GULF RISE Retirement Village METLIFECARE

3 Reviewed by : mal535 Oct 2023

Resident.

"Retirement village"

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Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Need to respond to requests in done cases more quickly

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More than 1 year but less than 3 years

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Yes

GULF RISE Retirement Village METLIFECARE

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

Resident.

"Gulf Rise Village"

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The management of the kitchen/cafe needs a shake up! Food very average, and some staff not trained properly in service.

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I live/have lived there.

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More than 3 years

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Yes

GULF RISE Retirement Village METLIFECARE

4 Reviewed by : mal535 Oct 2022

Resident.

"Not aware of any negatives..."

After only 4 months not aware of any negatives.Read more

Pros

After only 4 months not aware of any negatives.

Cons

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Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Too early to make a comment

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I live/have lived there.

I have lived at / visited this facility for

Less than 1 year

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Yes

GULF RISE Retirement Village METLIFECARE

4 Reviewed by : Colleen377 Jun 2022

Resident.

"Close to shops and beach"

New Village. Close to shops and beach. Like minded residents....Read more

Pros

New Village. Close to shops and beach. Like minded residents.

Cons

Have been waiting for 3 years nearly for our facilities building!! No cafe, pool etc etc

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Don't treat the residents like incapable children. Don't stifle individuality because you're 30+ years younger than your residents.

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I live/have lived there.

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More than 3 years

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Yes

GULF RISE Retirement Village METLIFECARE

3 Reviewed by : joa016 Aug 2021

Resident.

"Three Stars..."

Position. People. Villa layout.Read more

Pros

Position. People. Villa layout.

Cons

No capital gain. Waiting for build of amenities block.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

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4 Reviewed by : mer329 Jul 2021

Resident.

"Four Stars..."

Villa layout good and modern. Village atmosphere. Village location....Read more

Pros

Villa layout good and modern. Village atmosphere. Village location.

Cons

Delay in settlement when vacating. Restriction on gardening withing our boundary. No benefit from appreciation. Delaying in rectifying problems.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

More quality control when building.

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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

I last lived at / visited this facility

N/A

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

GULF RISE Retirement Village METLIFECARE

4 Reviewed by : [Name withheld at users request] Jul 2021

Resident.

"Lovely New Village..."

Lovely new village.Read more

Pros

Lovely new village.

Cons

Village not finished and behind schedule.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Management sometimes slow to address issues.

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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

GULF RISE Retirement Village METLIFECARE

4 Reviewed by : [Name withheld at users request] Jul 2021

Resident.

"No Outside Work..."

No outside work, similar people.Read more

Pros

No outside work, similar people.

Cons

Not freehold. [I feel like] (eds.)Metlifecare not the best.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Finish the facilities instead of building more accommodation.

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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

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Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Not sure

GULF RISE Retirement Village METLIFECARE

4 Reviewed by : val426 Jun 2021

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Security and companionship"

We can go away without worrying about our home. There is always someone around with similar interests In an emergency there is always someone to deal with it quickly...Read more

Pros

We can go away without worrying about our home. There is always someone around with similar interests In an emergency there is always someone to deal with it quickly

Cons

No real negatives

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

We would like to see more attention to the gardens, especially the ones out of the public sight.

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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

GULF RISE Retirement Village METLIFECARE

5 Reviewed by : val426 Jun 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Very Pleasant Staff."

Good relationship with management. Quick response to maintenance problems. Very pleasant staff....Read more

Pros

Good relationship with management. Quick response to maintenance problems. Very pleasant staff.

Cons

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Longer than 100 days / visits

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Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

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89 Symes Drive, Red Beach, Red Beach, New Zealand

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