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Distribution:
5-star 29%
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4-star 62%
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3-star 6%
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1-2 star
3%
Last 12 months : 90.00% (2 reviews)
109 Wilson Street, Thames, New Zealand
Key Facts
- Reviews: 34
- Rank: 205 of 510 Villages
- Dwellings: 91
- Fee model: ORA / LTO — 9.33% per year, for 3 years. — Maximum 28%
- Min age: 70
Services Offered
- 2 Bedroom Villa
- 2 Bedroom Apartment
- 1 bedroom Apartment
- Continuum of care
- RETIREMENT VILLAGES
Service Information
Facility information supplied by provider.
This business is part of BUPA RETIREMENT VILLAGES .
Tararu Retirement Village is located in Thames, and offers independent retirement living with its 91 Villas and 30 one and two bedroom apartments, with rest home and hospital also onsite.
No. of Dwellings: 91
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Resident Reviews for Bupa TARARU RETIREMENT VILLAGE
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NPS
4.2
(34 reviews)
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Example resident 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.
independant living
5 / 5 ★I would recommend this Village because it has a lot of things going for it
5 Star
5 / 5 ★A number of staff short. Community Centre not fit for purpose. Management needs to set individual responsibilities to each other.
5 star review
4 / 5 ★Always have someone in office to answer phone
Bupa Tararu Retirement Village
4 / 5 ★Tall trees need to be chopped down or vigorously pruned
4 Star
4 / 5 ★We have not got enough staff. Our gardener can not be expected to do the work in the time she is given.
Love the views
4 / 5 ★Too many people do not join in any functions provided.
Beautiful Surroundings
4 / 5 ★We can see them and email them if we have any
Three Stars
3 / 5 ★Become more visible, improved control after hours. Remove old furniture from premises.
New Villa
3 / 5 ★Management very good But very busy
Lovely Villas
2 / 5 ★Should be able to use our village bus more.
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