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Bishop Selwyn Village
Retirement Village
Bishop Selwyn Village
350 Selwyn Street, Spreydon, Christchurch, New Zealand 8024
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Score: 85%
(8 Reviews)

Verified resident feedback · How reviews & rankings work · Review data updated: 21 Aug 2021

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Review Distribution: 5-star 50% | 4-star 38% | 3-star 0% | 1-2 star 12%
Ranked 283 from 510 Villages in NZ.

Key Facts

  • Reviews: 8
  • Rank: 283 of 510 Villages
  • Dwellings: 44
  • Fee model: ORA / LTO — 5% per year, for 4 years + 4% upfront. — Maximum 24%
  • Min age: 65
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Services Offered
  • 2 Bedroom Villa
  • 1 bedroom Villa
  • Studio Unit
  • Continuum of care
  • RETIREMENT VILLAGES

Service Information

Facility information supplied by provider.

This business is part of ULTIMATE CARE GROUP VILLAGES.

Bishop Selwyn Retirement Village, located in Addington, Christchurch, close to Spreydon, presents 29 independent retirement dwellings, including 1-bedroom and 2+ bedroom villas, as well as studio units. They also have a continuum of care available.

No. of Dwellings: 44

(Last Updated: 15th January 2025)

Costs & Entry Conditions

Fee Model
ORA / LTO
5% per year, for 4 years + 4% upfront.
Maximum 24%
Minimum Age of Entry
65
Lowest Known Price
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Studio Unit
Highest Known Price
Undisclosed
2 Bedroom Villa
Capital Gain
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Capital Loss (if any)
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Maintenance Fees Starting from
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(Paid Weekly)
Maintenance Fee Increases?
Set by Provider
Extra Costs/Fees
Power, phone, internet
No. of Dwellings in Village
44
Data Current As of
16 Oct, 2020
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Resident Reviews for ALDEN BISHOP SELWYN [RETIREMENT] VILLAGE | Ultimate Care

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4.3 (8 reviews)
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Overall Satisfaction Score: 4.3 / 5 ★ (86%) based on 8 qualifying reviews

Rating Breakdown (% of total reviews)
5★
50% (4)
4★
38% (3)
3★
0% (0)
2★
12% (1)
1★
0% (0)
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Great Social Outings
5 / 5 ★
*See above- need gardener with more skills, and more time available.
Reviewer: Anonymous 25 Jan 2018
Great Place to Live
5 / 5 ★
Great place to live in. Glad I made the decision to sell my own home 2 years ago.
Reviewer: Anonymous 10 Sep 2016
Not too big
4 / 5 ★
Take more care with my woollen jerseys
Reviewer: Anonymous 15 Aug 2021
aged advisor
4 / 5 ★
more help full management.. We have a drive through driveway, have notices and one judder bar!!!, need more.
Reviewer: Anonymous 11 Jul 2021
Four Stars
4 / 5 ★
Some people have trouble with understanding the waste bin necessities e.g. What goes where.
Reviewer: Anonymous 10 Jul 2020
Relative Independence
2 / 5 ★
Stop the game of thrones, firing the good staff. Invest in the complex. Listen to the tenants. Is it legal for Ultimate Care to pocket in any increase in pension?
Reviewer: Anonymous 21 Aug 2021

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