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4-star 26%
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3-star 5%
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1-2 star
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Last 12 months : 93.75% (32 reviews)
24 Charles Upham Drive, Waimakariri, Rangiora, New Zealand 7400
Key Facts
- Reviews: 208
- Rank: 55 of 511 Villages
- Dwellings: 351
- Fee model: ORA / LTO — 0% per year, for 0 years.
- Min age: 70
Services Offered
- Serviced Apartments
- 3+ bedroom Townhouse
- 2 Bedroom Townhouse
- 3 bedroom Apartment
- 2 Bedroom Apartment
- 1 bedroom Apartment
- Continuum of care
- RETIREMENT VILLAGES
Service Information
Facility information supplied by provider.
This business is part of Ryman Healthcare Ltd.
Charles Upham Retirement Village in Rangiora, Canterbury is a new facility still under construction. Town House and Apartment living is already open with more being built. This Ryman village in Rangiora is stated as "providing a lifestyle option to suit everyone. Including independent townhouse and apartment living, assisted living in serviced apartments, and the very best of resthome, hospital and dementia care".
The facilities planned for Charles Upham Retirement Village will include "an all weather bowling green, heated indoor swimming pool and spa, gym, beauty and hairdressing salon, cafe, library, and even a movie theatre! There is so much for residents to enjoy, including village events and outings".
As of July 2016 the care faciities are still under construction at this Ryman retirement village - which, as said, will include rest home, hospital and dementia level care. In their first newsletter it mentions that the Charles Upham Village has just released their one-bedroom serviced apartments. "If you would like a little extra assistance, then housework is taken care of, fresh towels are delivered to you daily, and there's a kitchenette where you can prepare light meals in addition to enjoying a two-course midday meal in the village dining room."
Rymans choice of names for this new village recognises Charles Hazlett Upham, born 1908, in Christchurch - who became an international hero after winning the Commonwealth's highest honour for bravery - the Victoria Cross - twice, and he is the only combat soldier ever to win two of these awards. Charles Upham was 86 when he passed away in 1994.
No. of Dwellings: 351
(Last Updated: 4th May 2026)
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Resident Reviews for CHARLES UPHAM RETIREMENT VILLAGE
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NPS
4.6
(208 reviews)
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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.
Awesome
5 / 5 ★Awesome place. Kindness.
Really enjoy living here
5 / 5 ★I am really enjoying living here. The staff & management are really good. The food is great. The atmosphere is good. Lots of really interesting people here. I don't go to alot of social activities as yet or outdoor activities because I still drive and that I am very deaf but reasonably good on a one to one basis.
Village Home Review
4 / 5 ★Some concerns about future cost saving changes
A narrow 10 (M) property with a public road dividing prop
4 / 5 ★A narrow 10 (M) property with a public road dividing prop. No pedestrian crossing?! I thought in design of main building in too many errors. Staff are the saving grace in too many cases...
Alan orchard
4 / 5 ★The joy management perseve when facilities closed for public holidays.<br />
Most gardening staff somewhat conscientious, not very energetic.
Good company ie same age group
3 / 5 ★Good company ie same age group. Food preparation is of a good standard. Fewer financial worries - once monthly bill has been paid the rest is up to you. Having competent staff on hand at all hours.
Lacking entertainment
3 / 5 ★Recently lacking entertainment at independent Happy Hour.
Facility Response:
Thank you for your feedback and review.
Retirement village Town HouseHouses
3 / 5 ★Only one bar manager. When is it likely you will increase the bar staff who also have to attend to food orders.
Facility Response:
Thanks for your review.
Independent Living
3 / 5 ★While I enjoy living here, the standard has dropped in eight years which is disappointing. However, there is much to be said for this type of living style & I am sure it will improve into the future.
Facility Response:
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Ryman Retirement village Rangiora is a retirement
1 / 5 ★Listen communicate discuss and be truthful in all your dealings with all the residents
Facility Response:
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, and we are sorry to hear that you are unhappy with the Village Manager. If you would like raise any concerns with us directly, you are more than welcome to send us an email at residentsupport@rymanhealthcare.com.
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