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Featured Platinum Partner Badge ST ANDREWS VILLAGE - Retirement Village
Auckland, Glendowie

ST ANDREWS VILLAGE

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94.194% (62 Reviews)

ST ANDREWS VILLAGE...

FINALIST - 2020 Best (Large) Retirement/ Lifestyle Village - NI
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Featured Platinum Partner Badge SETTLERS LIFESTYLE VILLAGE - Retirement Village
Auckland, Albany

SETTLERS LIFESTYLE VILLAGE

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97.892% (1063 Reviews)

Imagine spending every day in resort-like surrounds. Mixing with a like-minded, vibrant community, while still enjoying privacy in your own luxury hom...

FINALIST - 2025 WINNER - 2024,23,22,21 Best (Med/Large) Retirement/Lifestyle Village - NI
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Featured Platinum Partner Badge FAIRVIEW LIFESTYLE VILLAGE - Retirement Village
Auckland, Fairview Heights

FAIRVIEW LIFESTYLE VILLAGE

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96.034% (469 Reviews)

Privately-owned Fairview Lifestyle Village is set on approximately eight hectares of well-established, beautiful grounds, offering resort style living...

FINALIST - 2023 Best (Medium/Large) Retirement/ Lifestyle Village - NI
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License to Occupy vs Ownership
License to Occupy vs Ownership
For New Zealanders aged 65 and over considering a retirement village, understanding the difference between a License to Occupy (LTO) and outright ownership is key.
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Why Review
Why Review
Why you should review aged care facilities on AgedAdvisor.nz to share experiences, guide families, and improve standards. Your feedback fosters accountability, healthy competition, and helps others make informed decisions.
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The importance of online reviews
The importance of online reviews
The importance of online reviews for our senior generation. Over 90% of all reviews on AgedAdvisor are good or great - which does highlight the superior level of care and facilities that each property in New Zealand has.
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FAIRVIEW LIFESTYLE VILLAGE
 Fairview Lifestyle Village, 21 Fairview Ave, Albany, North Shore, Auckland
Villa 106 | Sarazen Layout | Price TBC - ORA Villa
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
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$1,219,000
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SETTLERS LIFESTYLE VILLAGE
 Settlers Lifestyle Village, 550 Albany Highway, Albany, North Shore, Auckland
M-231 - Spacious 3 bed Apartment - ORA Apartment
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 145 sq metres
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$645,000
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FAIRVIEW LIFESTYLE VILLAGE
 Fairview Lifestyle Village, 21 Fairview Ave, Albany, North Shore, Auckland
A435 - One Bedroom Apartment - ORA Apartment
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • 70 sq metres
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$695,000
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SETTLERS LIFESTYLE VILLAGE
 550 Albany Highway
Ingham Apartment 104 | Light One-Bedroom Living $695,000 - ORA Apartment
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • 74 sq metres
  • One secure undercover carpark included
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Frequently Asked Questions About Retirement Villages

You can search Village Advisor by entering your suburb, city, or address. Filter by independent living, rest home, dementia, or hospital care levels to view facility profiles, verified resident reviews, photos, and send enquiries.

Retirement villages cater to independent senior living under an Occupational Right Agreement (ORA). Aged care facilities offer certified medical care, including rest home, dementia, and hospital-level care.

Yes, Village Advisor features independent, moderated feedback from residents, family members, and visitors across New Zealand retirement communities and care homes.