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Review Distribution: 5-star 36% | 4-star 21% | 3-star 32% | 1-2 star 11%

Last 12 months : 93.33% (3 reviews)

88 Virginia Road, Otamatea, Whanganui, New Zealand

Key Facts

  • Reviews: 28
  • Rank: 162 of 510 Villages
  • Dwellings: 33
  • Fee model: Rental,ORA / LTO
  • Min age: 60

Services Offered
  • 2 Bedroom Villa
  • Rental Village
  • Continuum of care
  • RETIREMENT VILLAGES

Service Information

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This business is part of Presbyterian Support Central.

KOWHAINUI RETIREMENT VILLAGE can be found in Otamatea, Whanganui. It provides a selection of 33 independent living units with 2 or more bedrooms, and a continuum of care is available. Some units are able to be rented in the village.

No. of Dwellings: 33

(Last Updated: 26th August 2024)

Costs & Entry Conditions

Fee Model
Rental,ORA / LTO
Minimum Age of Entry
60
Lowest Known Price
$275,000
2 Bedroom Villa
Highest Known Price
$310,000
2 Bedroom Villa
Capital Gain
Provider
Capital Loss (if any)
Maintenance Fees Starting from
$123.92 per week
(Paid Monthly)
Maintenance Fee Increases?
CPI Based
Extra Costs/Fees
Power, phone, internet
No. of Dwellings in Village
33
Data Current As of
19 Mar, 2024
Data Supplied By
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Resident Reviews for KOWHAINUI RETIREMENT VILLAGE

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3.8 (28 reviews)
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Overall Satisfaction Score: 3.8 / 5 ★ (76%) based on 28 qualifying reviews

Rating Breakdown (% of total reviews)
5★
36% (10)
4★
21% (6)
3★
32% (9)
2★
11% (3)
1★
0% (0)
Example resident reviews
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.
Terrific community atmosphere
5 / 5 ★
Terrific community atmosphere, helpful, caring, friendly staff, beautiful + spacious villa, link to St. John with pendant. A big plus with feeling secure and safe.
Reviewer: Anonymous 23 Jul 2026
Sunshine and warmth
5 / 5 ★
A ray of sunshine and warmth and a awesome change to life here. The best move for health and care and awesome people in the village, management are awesome also. Very safe place.
Reviewer: Anonymous 22 Jul 2026
Great Village & Community
4 / 5 ★
Keep up the great mahi
Reviewer: Anonymous 14 Jul 2026
Lovely Hot Meal Delivered to my Door
4 / 5 ★
None
Reviewer: Anonymous 15 Jun 2021
Relaxed Atmosphere
3 / 5 ★
Any maintenance required is done quickly! Is quite a relaxed atmosphere but are seldom visited by management.
Reviewer: Anonymous 14 Jun 2024
Residential aged care
3 / 5 ★
Minimal contact now compared to when I first arrived (from reps from the organisation
Reviewer: Anonymous 15 Aug 2023
Quick Review
3 / 5 ★
Excellent with their feedback
Reviewer: Anonymous 17 Jul 2023
Quick Review
2 / 5 ★
I management extremely poor
Reviewer: Anonymous 17 Jul 2023
Quick Review
2 / 5 ★
Unwilling to provide better & dedicated rec room for 31 Villa occupiers!
Reviewer: Anonymous 16 Jul 2023
Quick Review
2 / 5 ★
Unwilling to provide better & dedicated rec room for 31 Villa occupiers!
Reviewer: Anonymous 16 Jul 2023

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