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PALMERSTON NORTH Retirement Village METLIFECARE

7 Fitcheet Street, Palmerston North, Palmerston North, New Zealand 4410

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84.4% (9 Reviews)

4.22 out of 5 stars - 9 votes

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RETIREMENT VILLAGES

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This business is part of Metlifecare Ltd [VILLAGES].

PALMERSTON NORTH Retirement VILLAGE located in Palmerston North offers Retirement villas and serviced apartments.

No. of Units 99

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(Last Updated: 5th May 2020)

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PALMERSTON NORTH Retirement Village METLIFECARE

3 Reviewed by : [Name withheld at users request] Nov 2022

Resident.

"3 Stars"

Convient LocationRead more

Pros

Convient Location

Cons

Trees / Shrub Stumps in garden

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Not been here long enough to 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

I last lived at / visited this facility

N/A

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

PALMERSTON NORTH Retirement Village METLIFECARE

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

Resident.

"Four Stars..."

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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

PALMERSTON NORTH Retirement Village METLIFECARE

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

Resident.

"All OK...."

All ok.Read more

Pros

All ok.

Cons

N/A

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

All satisfactory

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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

PALMERSTON NORTH Retirement Village METLIFECARE

4 Reviewed by : ian876 Jul 2021

Resident.

"Close to Town Centre...."

Close to town centre, community of people, services provided- power, insurance, rates, health care etc.......Read more

Pros

Close to town centre, community of people, services provided- power, insurance, rates, health care etc....

Cons

Less involvement with people in other age groups

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

More interaction with outside groups eg - music, drama

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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?

N/A

PALMERSTON NORTH Retirement Village METLIFECARE

4 Reviewed by : john3033 Jul 2021

Resident.

"Support from Staff...."

Accessibility for non drivers to central city. Support from staff (I am almost blind)....Read more

Pros

Accessibility for non drivers to central city. Support from staff (I am almost blind).

Cons

Sympathy for ill paid staff.

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

PALMERSTON NORTH Retirement Village METLIFECARE

5 Reviewed by : christine923 Jun 2021

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Friendly Non-Intrusive Residents and Staff..."

Friendly non intrusive people all round - residents and staff. Great meals delivered -right sized portions, tasty, I don't have to cook!...Read more

Pros

Friendly non intrusive people all round - residents and staff. Great meals delivered -right sized portions, tasty, I don't have to cook!

Cons

No dementia care facility here. My husband is developing Parkinson's disease since we moved into the village.

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

PALMERSTON NORTH Retirement Village METLIFECARE

4 Reviewed by : John0635 Jun 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Fixed Costings..."

Fixed costing for personal budget. Available personal assistance with failing sight (blind) known location of places and things required....Read more

Pros

Fixed costing for personal budget. Available personal assistance with failing sight (blind) known location of places and things required.

Cons

As "semi-autistic" person the close contact and interest of others can irritate.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Came here with wife (now deceased) anticipating on survival of one of us to readily move to a serviced apartment, if necessary, within budget limits. More progress towards dementia unit required.

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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

PALMERSTON NORTH Retirement Village METLIFECARE

5 Reviewed by : anne123 Aug 2016

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Security and Companionship..."

Security, medical help, companionship, socialRead more

Pros

Security, medical help, companionship, social

Cons

None listed

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

PALMERSTON NORTH Retirement Village METLIFECARE

5 Reviewed by : diana734 Aug 2016

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Small Enough to be 'Family'..."

Central position - small enough to be 'family' - wonderful, caring, hardworking staff....Read more

Pros

Central position - small enough to be 'family' - wonderful, caring, hardworking staff.

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

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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Entry Conditions

Fee model

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

Minimum Age of Entry

Lowest Known Price

$525,000

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Highest Known Price

$800,000

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Provider

Capital Loss (if any)

Maintenance Fees Starting from

$139 per week

(Paid Weekly)

Maintenance Fee Increases?

Undisclosed (CPI used)

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PALMERSTON NORTH Retirement Village METLIFECARE

7 Fitcheet Street, Palmerston North, Palmerston North, New Zealand

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