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Distribution:
5-star 70%
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4-star 20%
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3-star 6%
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1-2 star
4%
166 Colombo Street, Beckenham, Christchurch, New Zealand 8242
Key Facts
- Reviews: 54
- Rank: 17 of 510 Villages
- Dwellings: 34
- Fee model: ORA / LTO — 7.5% per year, for 4 years + 8000% on exit. — Maximum 8030%
- Min age: 70
Services Offered
- 2 Bedroom Villa
- 1 bedroom Villa
- Continuum of care
- RETIREMENT VILLAGES
Service Information
Facility information supplied by provider.
This business is part of Archer Villages & Care Homes.
Archer Lifestyle Village, known as ARCHER, is positioned in Beckenham, Christchurch, and presents 31 independent retirement living options. These include Villas with 2+ bedrooms and 1-bedroom Villas for residents to choose from.
No. of Dwellings: 34
(Last Updated: 1st April 2026)
Costs & Entry Conditions
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Fee Model
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Minimum Age of Entry
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70
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Lowest Known Price
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$340,000
1 bedroom Villa
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Highest Known Price
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$630,000
2 Bedroom Villa
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Capital Gain
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Provider
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Capital Loss (if any)
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Provider
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Maintenance Fees Starting from
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$150 per week
(Paid Weekly)
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Maintenance Fee Increases?
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CPI Based |
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Extra Costs/Fees
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Power, phone, internet |
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No. of Dwellings in Village
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34 |
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Data Current As of
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19 Apr, 2024 |
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Data Supplied By
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Location & Map for ARCHER BECKENHAM VILLAGE
Resident Reviews for ARCHER BECKENHAM VILLAGE
Review scores and rankings calculated from verified Village Advisor resident-review data.
NPS
4.6
(54 reviews)
Quality of Care
Caring Staff
Responsive Management
Outdoor Activity
Indoor Entertainment
Social Atmosphere
Enjoyable Food
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These reviews are selected to show a range of resident experiences. They are not intended to represent the percentage distribution of all reviews shown above.
Caring Family Atmosphere
5 / 5 ★This is a small village with a caring family atmosphere. We have recently had a change of management so hopefully the future will be as good.
Independent Living
5 / 5 ★Management has just changed. New situation, need time to evaluate (after 9 years)
Four star review
4 / 5 ★keep in touch personally
Facility Response:
Thank you for your feedback. We would note that are vans are relatively new purchases with a fully outfitted interior to cater for our residents, and have wheelchair hoists to allow as many of our residents to be able to enjoy van outings. <br />
We have recently created a new Archer Group Property Manager position and the team are all working very hard to provide a timely service to all the maintenance requests received. If you have any delays in a request being actioned please bring it to the attention of our staff at Reception to follow-up for you.
Friendly Staff and Residents
4 / 5 ★Don't use pale carpets in villas
Villa Sunny and Warm
4 / 5 ★Care of surrounding garden should be more organised and done by staff with more knowledge
Facility Response:
We agree with you that creating beautiful Village gardens are very important to us all. We have now employed a highly qualified Horticulturalist as part of our Landscaping team, and the resident feedback about the presentation of our gardens has been very encouraging.
Forward thinking for Care
4 / 5 ★Very pleased we moved here.
Handy to Transport
3 / 5 ★No support for the villas. No night call! Told to ring own ambulance. No visits from management.
Facility Response:
Our staff strive to serve our residents in a professional and timely manner. Repairs requested are recorded and audited for timeliness for completion. <br />
We meet each month with the Resident's Committee and also Chair the monthly full Resident's Meeting. Staff meet informally with residents throughout the month and participate in a number of Archer run activities and special events. Our Chaplains we employ, also meet with residents within the Village throughout the week.<br />
A 24/7 medical and emergency support service is provided to all residents from the day they enter the village. Staff treat all emergency calls as an emergency and have protocols in place to respond to them promptly. Since this review, this matter has been discussed again at a Resident's Meeting; and Senior Staff have undertaken a mandatory refresher session ensuring they are clear on the importance of the Village emergency call system. This has been well received by residents.
Free To Do Own Thing
3 / 5 ★Would be nice to know that someone cares - even just to have a staff member walk past and call out to see you're all good.
Resthome Disappointing
2 / 5 ★Food should be nutritious and tasty and attractively served. Older people's appetites are small so therefore they need very close attention to the above points to ensure they eat well to maintain their health.
Facility Response:
Hi there,<br />
**Response to Review:** <br />
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you have found our nurses and carers to be helpful—our team is dedicated to providing compassionate and attentive care. <br />
We sincerely regret that the meals have not met your expectations. Ensuring that our residents enjoy nutritious, well-balanced, and appealing meals is a top priority. We continually review our menus to provide variety while catering to dietary needs and preferences. Your feedback has been shared with our catering team, and we will take a closer look at portion sizes, meal presentation, and flavour to see where improvements can be made. <br />
If you have specific suggestions or preferences, we would love to hear more. Please feel free to speak with our team directly so we can work together to enhance the dining experience for our residents. <br />
Thank you again for your feedback—we value your input and are committed to continuous improvement.
Location is Good
2 / 5 ★The location is good.
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