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4-star 22%
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Last 12 months : 98.75% (16 reviews)
45 Akoranga Dr, Northcote, Auckland, New Zealand 0627
Key Facts
- Reviews: 40
- Rank: 107 of 510 Villages
- Dwellings: 272
- Fee model: ORA / LTO — 0% per year, for 0 years.
- Min age: 70
Services Offered
- Serviced Apartments
- 3 bedroom Apartment
- 2 Bedroom Apartment
- 1 bedroom Apartment
- Over 55s Village
- RETIREMENT VILLAGES
Service Information
Facility information supplied by provider.
This business is part of Northbridge Lifecare Trust.
Northbridge Lifecare Trust is located in Northcote, Auckland
No. of Dwellings: 272
(Last Updated: 10th October 2025)
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70
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3 bedroom Apartment
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No. of Dwellings in Village
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Resident Reviews for NORTHBRIDGE LIFECARE TRUST
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NPS
4.8
(40 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.
Northbridge
5 / 5 ★I have been here ten years, no complaints, happy.
Dont put it off
5 / 5 ★Only that they do a wonderful job, taking care of the Village.
Unrivalled
5 / 5 ★Clone Winston or have him train some of his colleagues.
A review of Northbridge Life Trust
5 / 5 ★Our residents love this village so much that we always recommend it to our friends. This ends up with a very high occupation rate for the village and a wating list for applicants who want to move in.
Relaxed Friendly Atmosphere
4 / 5 ★Relaxed friendly atmosphere. People care for each other.
Excellent experience, great amenities
4 / 5 ★HAVE LIVED HERE 15 YEARS AND ENJOYED EVERY DAY. VIEWS EXTREMELY GOOD. BUS HANDY, ALSO SHOPS. VERY GOOD OUTINGS ONCE A WEEK ($2) CROQUET GREEN EXCELLENT. ALSO SWIMMING POOL + SPA, LIBRARY, GARDEN PLOT. BUSH + RESERVE WALKS NEXT DOOR.
Four Stars
4 / 5 ★I love my independent apartment and the work department service and staff. My dislike is for the recent management [who in my opinion]lack of people skills. (eds.) Also the past three years increase of fees.
This Place is Special
4 / 5 ★There is plenty of varied activities which make this place special. There is no reason to be lonely here where everyone has a smile and acknowledges you! Good friendly helpful caring staff. The food is not great but for the most part generally pretty good.
Review for Northbridge Retirement Village
4 / 5 ★None
Independent trust
4 / 5 ★Open and full communication is critical to happy village.
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