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WAIKANAE LODGE | ARVIDA

394 Te Moana Road, Waikanae, Waikanae, New Zealand 5036

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75% (8 Reviews)

3.75 out of 5 stars - 8 votes

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Services offered

Serviced Apartments
3+ Bedroom Villa
2 Bedroom Villa
1 bedroom Villa
2 Bedroom Apartment
1 bedroom Apartment
RETIREMENT VILLAGES

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This business is part of ARVIDA Villages.

WAIKANAE COUNTRY LODGE | Arvida is located in Waikanae, Waikanae and offers 24 dwellings with Villa, (3+ bdrm), Villa (1 bdrm), Villa, (2+ bdrm), Apartment (1 bdrm), Apartment (2 bdrm), Apartment (3 bdrm) of independent retirement living.

No. of Units 24

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(Last Updated: 13th December 2022)

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WAIKANAE LODGE | ARVIDA

5 Reviewed by : [Name withheld at users request] Oct 2022

Resident.

"Homely, Small and Friendly...."

Includes reply from WAIKANAE LODGE | ARVIDA

Homely, small and friendly.Read more

Pros

Homely, small and friendly.

Cons

N/A

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

So pleased with my choice

Reply from WAIKANAE LODGE | ARVIDA

Thank you for your lovely comments I will share them with the team - we love our point of difference and bigger is not always better.
Lynne

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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

WAIKANAE LODGE | ARVIDA

2 Reviewed by : [Name withheld at users request] Aug 2022

Resident.

"resident reply"

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WAIKANAE LODGE | ARVIDA

5 Reviewed by : Jo T N Murphy Aug 2022

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This Retirement Village, and its care facility, is a genuinely caring - and complete retirement option.

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Yes

WAIKANAE LODGE | ARVIDA

4 Reviewed by : [Name withheld at users request] Jul 2022

Resident.

"Quiet - Quiet - Quiet..."

Quiet - At last I can really rest If I want too.Read more

Pros

Quiet - At last I can really rest If I want too.

Cons

It makes me sad to watch the slow disintegration of others - but we keep as bright as possible.

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Every level of care is catered for - I will remain independent as long as I can.

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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

WAIKANAE LODGE | ARVIDA

3 Reviewed by : Kei543 Jul 2021

Resident.

"Handy Situation..."

Handy to shop - transport. Car park (personal). Apartment faces North....Read more

Pros

Handy to shop - transport. Car park (personal). Apartment faces North.

Cons

Staff need to be trained.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

We have a new manager who is implementing good changes.

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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

WAIKANAE LODGE | ARVIDA

4 Reviewed by : fred293 Aug 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Caring..."

Caring, friendly, capable and accessible staff at all levels....Read more

Pros

Caring, friendly, capable and accessible staff at all levels.

Cons

Gender imbalance in villas/apartments (19F 5M)

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Improvement with new key staff since last review.

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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

WAIKANAE LODGE | ARVIDA

3 Reviewed by : michael48 Dec 2019

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Good Climate..."

Good climate (benign)Read more

Pros

Good climate (benign)

Cons

Petty pilfering

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Better use could be made of residents skills

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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

WAIKANAE LODGE | ARVIDA

4 Reviewed by : Kathleen293 Apr 2019

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Can Be Independent..."

Can be independent.Read more

Pros

Can be independent.

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
6.25% per year, for 4 years + 1.25% on exit.
Maximum 27%

Minimum Age of Entry

Lowest Known Price

$530,000

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Highest Known Price

$580,000

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Provider

Capital Loss (if any)

Maintenance Fees Starting from

$125 per week

(Paid Weekly)

Maintenance Fee Increases?

Fixed for Life

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WAIKANAE LODGE | ARVIDA

394 Te Moana Road, Waikanae, Waikanae, New Zealand

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