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1 Horseshoe Lake Road, Shirley, Christchurch, New Zealand 8061
Ranked 148 from 510 Villages in NZ.
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Distribution:
5-star 84%
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4-star 0%
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3-star 8%
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1-2 star
8%
Last 12 months : 20.00% (1 review)
Key Facts
- Reviews: 13
- Rank: 148 of 510 Villages
- Dwellings: 57
- Fee model: ORA / LTO — 10% per year, for 3 years + 2% upfront + 4% on exit. — Maximum 36%
- Min age: 70
Services Offered
- 2 Bedroom Villa
- RETIREMENT VILLAGES
Service Information
Facility information supplied by provider.
This business is part of Windsor House Board of Governors.
WindsorCare Retirement Village, located in Shirley, Christchurch, offers 2-bedroom villas as part of its independent retirement living options. With 57 independent dwellings, residents can find comfortable and spacious retirement accommodation.
No. of Dwellings: 57
(Last Updated: 6th October 2023)
Costs & Entry Conditions
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Fee Model
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Minimum Age of Entry
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70
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Lowest Known Price
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$375,000
2 Bedroom Villa
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Highest Known Price
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$549,000
2 Bedroom Villa
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Capital Gain
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Provider
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Capital Loss (if any)
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Shared
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Maintenance Fees Starting from
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$119 per week
(Paid Weekly)
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Maintenance Fee Increases?
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CPI Based |
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Extra Costs/Fees
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Power, phone, internet |
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No. of Dwellings in Village
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57 |
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Data Current As of
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3 Dec, 2020 |
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Data Supplied By
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Mystery Shopper |
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Resident Reviews for WINDSORCARE Retirement Village
Review scores and rankings calculated from verified Village Advisor resident-review data.
NPS
4.5
(13 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.
Lovely place to live
5 / 5 ★Need fewer staying in village when they should be in the secure unit
Excellent Facility
5 / 5 ★Management are very responsive
Great living option
5 / 5 ★None as they are very responsive
Excellent Facility
5 / 5 ★Any recommendations are sent directly to management and we receive prompt replies and action where required
Excellent Facility
5 / 5 ★None
Good Location
5 / 5 ★Good administration
Obliging Friendly Staff
5 / 5 ★Well run administration and lovely helpful staff.
Help Is Easier to Access
3 / 5 ★More staff - look after them and train them well.
Inadequate basic facilities up
1 / 5 ★Communication with patients is lacking. Adequate water is life saving for patients. Please address these basic needs. Try to talk to your patients and improve their quality of life.
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