Waitakere Gardens Retirement Village Metlifecare Henderson Auckland

WAITAKERE GARDENS Retirement Village located is located in Henderson, Auckland and offers retirement apartment living.

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Apartment (3 bdrm)
Apartment (2 bdrm)
Apartment (1 bdrm)
RETIREMENT VILLAGES

Retirement Village Information (Last Updated: 9th December 2021)

This facility is owned by Metlifecare Ltd [VILLAGES].

Waitakere Gardens is a beautiful Metlifecare retirement village, located in the centre of Henderson, Auckland. Previously the site of a vineyard and homestead, it is the perfect place for any retirees wanting to keep active. Here, you can move into a retirement village while maintaining your independence. Known for its flourishing vegetable plots and stunning gardens - it is a paradise for all who value a community based lifestyle, with chances to garden and help make your village- your own oasis.

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Amanda McCullough
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(09) 837 0512

WAITAKERE GARDENS Retirement Village Metlifecare
15 Sel Peacock Drive
Henderson
Auckland,0610
New Zealand

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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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Reviewed by : FreeSpeech May 2022

Resident.

RETIREMENT VILLAGE LIVING

Service Name: WAITAKERE GARDENS Retirement Village Metlifecare

Friendly relaxed atmosphere. Very helpful staff, especially maintenance personnel. Lovely gardens and private areas....Read more

Pros

Friendly relaxed atmosphere. Very helpful staff, especially maintenance personnel. Lovely gardens and private areas.

Cons

Building is now 22 years old and things like lifts etc break down. Sometimes we have the water off for upgrades. Normal maintenance .

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Some maintenance to long standing resident's apartments could be considered especially as 30% is taken off price originally paid. ie : 22 year old carpet replaced.

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Yes

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

Resident.

Very Enjoyable

Service Name: WAITAKERE GARDENS Retirement Village Metlifecare

Very enjoyable.Read more

Pros

Very enjoyable.

Cons

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Reviewed by : valerie351 Aug 2021

Resident.

Security and Social Activities....

Service Name: WAITAKERE GARDENS Retirement Village Metlifecare

Security, social activities, cafe....Read more

Pros

Security, social activities, cafe.

Cons

Too many steps, need more ramps for walkers etc...

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

We need wider footpaths around the village

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Yes

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

Resident.

Safe Living

Service Name: WAITAKERE GARDENS Retirement Village Metlifecare

Being able to lock up & go away with no worries. Safe living....Read more

Pros

Being able to lock up & go away with no worries. Safe living.

Cons

None

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

People coming in & not paying fees for a year... I'm NOT happy about that.

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More than 1 year but less than 5 years

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

Resident.

Four Stars....

Service Name: WAITAKERE GARDENS Retirement Village Metlifecare

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Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Cafe needs total revamp i.e.- variety of meals available

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Reviewed by : jeanne398 Jul 2021

Resident.

Five Stars...

Service Name: WAITAKERE GARDENS Retirement Village Metlifecare

Location - centre of town, resident run social activities, sustainable gardens/vegetable plots....Read more

Pros

Location - centre of town, resident run social activities, sustainable gardens/vegetable plots.

Cons

Slow elevators, street noise

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Expand/upgrade cafeteria kitchen

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Yes

Reviewed by : loi355 Jul 2021

Resident.

Independant living

Service Name: WAITAKERE GARDENS Retirement Village Metlifecare

Security. Friendships. Less housework....Read more

Pros

Security. Friendships. Less housework.

Cons

The cafe food is downgraded. It is very basic.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

To upgrade quality of food in cafe.

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More than 1 year but less than 5 years

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Yes

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

Resident.

A Very Happy Atmosphere....

Service Name: WAITAKERE GARDENS Retirement Village Metlifecare

So much to do and a very happy atmosphere....Read more

Pros

So much to do and a very happy atmosphere.

Cons

Car park is not at all near our apartment. Been waiting too long for a closer one.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Carpark availability - not told how far we need to go to park when paying so much for it.

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Less than 1 year

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Yes

Reviewed by : FreeSpeech May 2021

Resident. > 100 days / visits

VILLAGE LIFE

Service Name: WAITAKERE GARDENS Retirement Village Metlifecare

Very friendly atmosphere. Convenient to supermarket , library, mall etc. Lovely sunny apartment....Read more

Pros

Very friendly atmosphere. Convenient to supermarket , library, mall etc. Lovely sunny apartment.

Cons

No serviced apartments or care centre for future needs.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

When one needs care, and there is no care centre in the town where family are, there is the problem of losing 30% off my apartment, and having to move to another company's village. This would mean another loss. Not possible.

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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

Reviewed by : [Name withheld at users request] Apr 2021

Family member / Friend. > 100 days / visits

Not as good as it used to be...

Service Name: WAITAKERE GARDENS Retirement Village Metlifecare

The one thing that never changes is the village itself, it is spacious and the general people within the village are all friendly and the atmosphere is homely. Ideal location and wonderful gardens and...Read more

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The staff has changed alot, most of the old staff were part of what made Waitakere Gardens ideal however due to constant staff changes it feels as if the place is no longer what it used to be. I can feel the lack of social atmosphere compared to the past.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Constant staff change has made the place less than ideal.

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