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15 Hodgkins Street, Rotorua, New Zealand

Key Facts

  • Reviews: 20
  • Rank: 196 of 511 Villages
  • Dwellings: 60
  • Fee model: ORA / LTO — 9.33% per year, for 3 years. — Maximum 28%
  • 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 BUPA RETIREMENT VILLAGES .

The Gardens Retirement Village in Rotorua is said to be a "welcoming, modern retirement village offering independence, community and freedom". There are 60 one and two bedroom villas plus community facilities, set in gardens.

Each villa contains - Well designed modern kitchen, open-plan lounge and dining area, modern appliances, 24-hour emergency call system and heat pump/air conditioning unit.

The Bupa website says that along with "a strong sense of community, residents enjoy long term support, thanks to the future care options at The Gardens Rest Home and Hospital next door."

No. of Dwellings: 60

Costs & Entry Conditions

Fee Model
ORA / LTO
9.33% per year, for 3 years.
Maximum 28%
Minimum Age of Entry
70
Lowest Known Price
$192,000
1 bedroom Villa
Highest Known Price
$352,000
2 Bedroom Villa
Capital Gain
Provider
Capital Loss (if any)
Maintenance Fees Starting from
$105.43 per week
(Paid Weekly)
Maintenance Fee Increases?
CPI Based
Extra Costs/Fees
No. of Dwellings in Village
60
Data Current As of
28 Oct, 2016
Data Supplied By
Provider

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Resident Reviews for Bupa THE GARDENS RETIREMENT VILLAGE

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4.5 (20 reviews)
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Overall Satisfaction Score: 4.5 / 5 ★ (90%) based on 20 qualifying reviews

Rating Breakdown (% of total reviews)
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50% (10)
4★
45% (9)
3★
5% (1)
2★
0% (0)
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