Retirement Village Profile

# 167 of 492 Retirement Village in New Zealand.

THE CROFT RETIREMENT VILLAGE

12 Park Lane, Highfield, Timaru, New Zealand 7910

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78% (10 Reviews)

3.9 out of 5 stars - 10 votes

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Serviced Apartments
1 bedroom Apartment
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This business is part of Presbyterian Support South Canterbury.

THE CROFT RETIREMENT VILLAGE is located in Highfield, Timaru and offers dwellings with of independent retirement living.

No. of Units 24

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THE CROFT RETIREMENT VILLAGE

5 Reviewed by : phyl226 Jul 2023

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Nice place

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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

THE CROFT RETIREMENT VILLAGE

5 Reviewed by : marlene61 Aug 2021

Resident.

"Would Thoroughly Recommend It...."

Would thoroughly recommend it.Read more

Pros

Would thoroughly recommend it.

Cons

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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

THE CROFT RETIREMENT VILLAGE

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

Resident.

"Independent living"

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Cons

Having to pay for own bathroom fan

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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?

Not sure

THE CROFT RETIREMENT VILLAGE

3 Reviewed by : bet797 Aug 2021

"Independent living"

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How do you know about this place?

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I have lived at / visited this facility for

More than 3 years

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Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Not sure

THE CROFT RETIREMENT VILLAGE

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

Resident.

"Happy In My Apartment...."

I am a widow and wanted company. I enjoyed the folk who live in this complex. Happy in my apartment....Read more

Pros

I am a widow and wanted company. I enjoyed the folk who live in this complex. Happy in my apartment.

Cons

New wings have been added and meals are nice but getting smaller servings each day!

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

More trained staff. No more cutting back in 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

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

THE CROFT RETIREMENT VILLAGE

3 Reviewed by : ruth992 Aug 2021

Resident.

"Friendly Atmosphere...."

Friendly atmosphere, independence, security at night with surveillance....Read more

Pros

Friendly atmosphere, independence, security at night with surveillance.

Cons

Annual weekly rent increase. The promise in brochure of help with gardening is difficult to get on a regular basis..

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Since I have been here in 6 years the standard of care in the hospital level care has dropped.

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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

THE CROFT RETIREMENT VILLAGE

3 Reviewed by : gilda858 Aug 2021

Resident.

"Friendship, Comfort and Warmth..."

Friendship, comfort and warmth.Read more

Pros

Friendship, comfort and warmth.

Cons

N/A

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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

THE CROFT RETIREMENT VILLAGE

5 Reviewed by : rut467 Jul 2020

Visitor. > 100 days / visits

"Villa"

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Pros

Good

Cons

Don't like the rising annual weekly rent.

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How do you know about this place?

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

THE CROFT RETIREMENT VILLAGE

5 Reviewed by : phyl226 Jun 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Five Star..."

I have privacy if I want it, or can go downstairs to have a meal and chat with elderly residents!...Read more

Pros

I have privacy if I want it, or can go downstairs to have a meal and chat with elderly residents!

Cons

None! That I can think of.

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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

N/A

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

THE CROFT RETIREMENT VILLAGE

3 Reviewed by : syl631 Jun 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Overall 3 stars"

I am still my own person and can do as I wish within reason....Read more

Pros

I am still my own person and can do as I wish within reason.

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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?

Not sure

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THE CROFT RETIREMENT VILLAGE

12 Park Lane, Highfield, Timaru, New Zealand

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