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Score: 84%

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178 Rutene Road, Kaiti, Gisborne, New Zealand 4010

Key Facts

  • Reviews: 11
  • Rank: 126 of 511 Villages
  • Dwellings: 13
  • Fee model: ORA / LTO — 10% per year, for 3 years. — Maximum 30%
  • Min age: 65

Services Offered
  • 1 bedroom Villa
  • Continuum of care
  • RETIREMENT VILLAGES

Service Information

Facility information supplied by provider.

This business is part of NZ Aged Care Services.

Dunblane Village, located in Gisborne, is a desirable destination for those in the community who want to maintain their independence, but want help on hand if required. Homely and affordable, our 1 and 2 bedroom villas are ideally situated amongst established trees and picturesque, award winning gardens. This village also offers an Aged Care facility should your health needs change.

No. of Dwellings: 13

(Last Updated: 14th December 2025)

Costs & Entry Conditions

Fee Model
ORA / LTO
10% per year, for 3 years.
Maximum 30%
Minimum Age of Entry
65
Lowest Known Price
$155,000
2 Bedroom Villa
Highest Known Price
$155,000
2 Bedroom Villa
Capital Gain
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Capital Loss (if any)
Maintenance Fees Starting from
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(Paid Weekly)
Maintenance Fee Increases?
Undisclosed (CPI used)
Extra Costs/Fees
Power, phone, internet
No. of Dwellings in Village
13
Data Current As of
1 Jan, 2017
Data Supplied By
Mystery Shopper

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Resident Reviews for DUNBLANE LIFECARE Retirement Village

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4.2 (11 reviews)
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Overall Satisfaction Score: 4.2 / 5 ★ (84%) based on 11 qualifying reviews

Rating Breakdown (% of total reviews)
5★
27% (3)
4★
64% (7)
3★
9% (1)
2★
0% (0)
1★
0% (0)
Example resident reviews
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Independent Living
3 / 5 ★
This is a small village consisting of only 13 independent living units with an attached life care rest home. Consists of 24/7 care wing, a hospital wing & a dementia wing.
Reviewer: Anonymous 18 Jun 2024
Facility Response: Thank you for taking the time to review the village and apologies for our delay in responding. <br /> We appreciate your feedback and encourage you to contact our manager located in neighbouring Dunblane Lifecare with any suggestions for improvement.

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