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WINDSORCARE Retirement Village

1 Horseshoe Lake Rd, Shirley, Christchurch, New Zealand 8061

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96.4% (11 Reviews)

4.82 out of 5 stars - 11 votes

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2 Bedroom Villa
RETIREMENT VILLAGES

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This business is part of Windsor House Board of Governors.

WINDSORCARE Retirement Village is located in Shirley, Christchurch and offers 57 dwellings with Villa, (2+ bdrm) of independent retirement living.

No. of Units 57

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(Last Updated: 3rd December 2020)

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WINDSORCARE Retirement Village

5 Reviewed by : margaret886 Jul 2023

Resident.

"Fabulous place to live"

(Under previous ownership/mgmt)Great cottages kept in excellent conditionRead more

Pros

Great cottages kept in excellent condition

Cons

none

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

WINDSORCARE Retirement Village

5 Reviewed by : margaret886 Oct 2022

Resident.

"Excellent Facility"

(Under previous ownership/mgmt)Large modern cottage, able to adapt to our taste, care if we need it. Able to order meals from the kitchen, personal service and still private living....Read more

Pros

Large modern cottage, able to adapt to our taste, care if we need it. Able to order meals from the kitchen, personal service and still private living.

Cons

None

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Management are very responsive

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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

WINDSORCARE Retirement Village

5 Reviewed by : [Name withheld at users request] Oct 2021

Resident.

"Great living option"

(Under previous ownership/mgmt)We are in independent living and my mother is in the Dementia unit. The closeness of the two accommodations is fabulous. I cannot fault the facility...Read more

Pros

We are in independent living and my mother is in the Dementia unit. The closeness of the two accommodations is fabulous. I cannot fault the facility

Cons

None

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

None as they are very responsive

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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

WINDSORCARE Retirement Village

5 Reviewed by : margaret886 Oct 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Excellent Facility"

(Under previous ownership/mgmt)My partner and I live in the village and my mother lives in the dementia unit. Life for all of us is excellent. The village is well located with full wrap around services. In the dementia unit my moth...Read more

Pros

My partner and I live in the village and my mother lives in the dementia unit. Life for all of us is excellent. The village is well located with full wrap around services. In the dementia unit my mother receives exceptional care and is very happy. The standout at Windsorcare is the high calibre of the staff and their caring attitude. We cannot imagine living anywhere else.

Cons

None

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Any recommendations are sent directly to management and we receive prompt replies and action where 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

WINDSORCARE Retirement Village

5 Reviewed by : [Name withheld at users request] Oct 2019

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Excellent Facility"

(Under previous ownership/mgmt)My mother is in the dementia facility and the care is exceptional. I am in a cottage in the village and am very happy about the facility. The whole facility is well run and the staff excellent and ver...Read more

Pros

My mother is in the dementia facility and the care is exceptional. I am in a cottage in the village and am very happy about the facility. The whole facility is well run and the staff excellent and very caring.

Cons

None we have found

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

None

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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

WINDSORCARE Retirement Village

5 Reviewed by : Phyllis147 Jun 2019

Family member / Friend.

"5 Stars"

(Under previous ownership/mgmt)N/ARead more

Pros

N/A

Cons

N/A

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

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How do you know about this place?

I have/had family/friends there.

I have lived at / visited this facility for

N/A

I last lived at / visited this facility

1 - 3 years ago

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

WINDSORCARE Retirement Village

5 Reviewed by : [Name withheld at users request] May 2019

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Close To Palms Shops..."

(Under previous ownership/mgmt)Close to Palms shops.Read more

Pros

Close to Palms shops.

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?

Not sure

WINDSORCARE Retirement Village

5 Reviewed by : colin901 Oct 2018

Resident. 10 - 100 days / visits

"Good Location..."

(Under previous ownership/mgmt)Good location, helpful staff.Read more

Pros

Good location, helpful staff.

Cons

Not found any.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Good administration

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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 10 but under 100 days / visits

I last lived at / visited this facility

Within the last 12 months

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

WINDSORCARE Retirement Village

5 Reviewed by : margaret886 Oct 2018

Resident. 10 - 100 days / visits

"Obliging Friendly Staff..."

(Under previous ownership/mgmt)Well kept modern village and villas. Obliging friendly staff. Lovely community. Great location....Read more

Pros

Well kept modern village and villas. Obliging friendly staff. Lovely community. Great location.

Cons

We have none.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Well run administration and lovely helpful staff.

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OVERALL RATING

How do you know about this place?

I live/have lived there.

I have lived at / visited this facility for

More than 10 but under 100 days / visits

I last lived at / visited this facility

Within the last 12 months

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

WINDSORCARE Retirement Village

5 Reviewed by : edna968 Oct 2018

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Needs Well Met..."

(Under previous ownership/mgmt)Needs well met, Staff very pleasant and helpful. Location near Palms Complex. Not too large - community experience....Read more

Pros

Needs well met, Staff very pleasant and helpful. Location near Palms Complex. Not too large - community experience.

Cons

Nil for us.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

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OVERALL RATING

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 + 2% upfront + 4% on exit.
Maximum 36%

Minimum Age of Entry

Lowest Known Price

$375,000

2 Bedroom Villa

Highest Known Price

$549,000

2 Bedroom Villa

Capital Gain

Shared

Capital Loss (if any)

Shared

Maintenance Fees Starting from

$119 per week

(Paid Weekly)

Maintenance Fee Increases?

CPI Based

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WINDSORCARE Retirement Village

1 Horseshoe Lake Rd, Shirley, Christchurch, New Zealand

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