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Distribution:
5-star 76%
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4-star 22%
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3-star 2%
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1-2 star
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Last 12 months : 97.50% (8 reviews)
28 Dogwood Way , Milson, Palmerston North, New Zealand 4414
Key Facts
- Reviews: 55
- Rank: 76 of 510 Villages
- Dwellings: 161
- Fee model: ORA / LTO — 4% per year, for 5 years. — Maximum 20%
- Min age: 70
Services Offered
- Serviced Apartments
- 3+ bedroom Townhouse
- 2 Bedroom Townhouse
- Continuum of care
- RETIREMENT VILLAGES
Service Information
Facility information supplied by provider.
This business is part of Ryman Healthcare Ltd.
JULIA WALLACE RETIREMENT VILLAGE
No. of Dwellings: 161
(Last Updated: 25th November 2025)
Costs & Entry Conditions
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Minimum Age of Entry
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70
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Lowest Known Price
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$280,000
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Highest Known Price
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Undisclosed
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Capital Gain
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Provider
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Capital Loss (if any)
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Maintenance Fees Starting from
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$119 per week
(Paid Weekly)
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Extra Costs/Fees
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No. of Dwellings in Village
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161 |
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Data Current As of
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Resident Reviews for JULIA WALLACE RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Review scores and rankings calculated from verified Village Advisor resident-review data.
NPS
4.7
(55 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.
Retirement Lovig
5 / 5 ★Emergency call buttons should also be at floor level in the lounge/kitchen area
Resort Living
5 / 5 ★The only suggestion I can make is the same one I put in all my reviews - an alarm button should be in the living areas and at knee height. Perhaps that is happening in new developments - I wouldn’t know.
Feedback
5 / 5 ★None
My time in a retirment village
5 / 5 ★Traversing the only road into the village is somewhat fraught and mgt should be taking this up with PN Council
Villa
5 / 5 ★Increase equity upon sale of Villas. Head Office and Managers to be respectful and supportive to staff. For grounds maintenance, residence should be informed before pulling out treasured plants.
5 Star
4 / 5 ★None at this stage
Four Star
4 / 5 ★Issues with flooding. It took rate payers petition to go to council for something to be done. It is progressing now.
review retirement villages
4 / 5 ★Better mixing between independent and serviced apartments residents
Good neighbours
4 / 5 ★Good neighbours.<br />
A lot of my life is still outside the village, but anything I do [get] involved in is always good.
Facility Response:
Thanks for your 4-star review.
Receptionist very helpful
4 / 5 ★Receptionist very helpful
Facility Response:
Thanks for your 4-star review.
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