49 Covent Drive, Stoke, Nelson, New Zealand 7011
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Score: 92%

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Review Distribution: 5-star 69% | 4-star 22% | 3-star 9% | 1-2 star 0%

Last 12 months : 88.57% (14 reviews)

Key Facts

  • Reviews: 96
  • Rank: 73 of 510 Villages
  • Dwellings: 195
  • Fee model: ORA / LTO — 4% per year, for 5 years. — Maximum 20%
  • Min age: 70

Overview of ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village is superbly located in Stoke and features architecturally designed townhouses and apartments, assisted-living apartments and a care centre, set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens. The village enjoys stunning views

Services Offered
  • Serviced Apartments
  • 3+ bedroom Townhouse
  • 2 Bedroom Townhouse
  • 3 bedroom Apartment
  • 2 Bedroom Apartment
  • 1 bedroom Apartment
  • Continuum of care
  • RETIREMENT VILLAGES

Service Information

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This business is part of Ryman Healthcare Ltd.

Choosing Ryman means embracing retirement living, your way. In our villages, you’ll find the perfect blend of independence and community, with premium amenities, award-winning services, and a range of care options. Discover a retirement filled with opportunity and a lifestyle that brings you joy.

Located close to the Stoke shops, Ernest Rutherford Village is set in beautifully landscaped gardens with views of Tasman Bay and Mt Arthur. Enjoy a lifestyle where you can take off on holiday knowing your home is safe and secure with lawns mowed, windows washed and mail collected while you’re away. Soak up the peace and quiet in your own sanctuary, or make the most of the village amenities like a game of bowls with friends or playing with the grandkids in the pool.

Our residents live in spaces created to inspire, indulge and entertain. Apartments and townhouses are designed with easy living in mind, while assisted living in a serviced apartment offers the benefits of independent living with added support to make life easier, including housekeeping and delicious chef-prepared meals.

When you feel like being social, it’s easy to grab a coffee in the village café or catch up with friends at our weekly Happy Hour.

Enhance your wellbeing with our ACC-accredited Triple A fitness programme, gym, and a social calendar of activities, events, and trips to choose from. Some residents like to organise their own hobby groups when they meet people within the village who share their interests.

Connection is woven into the fabric of our communities, and social networks grow as residents form friendships with like-minded people. Our team see our residents as family and are always keen for a story and a laugh. You’ll find your people in a Ryman village.

Along with independent and assisted living, Ernest Rutherford Village offers a range of care options to support you. These include rest home, hospital, dementia and respite care. In some circumstances you can also choose to receive rest home care in your own serviced apartment.

Trust is built over time, and Ryman has been recognised in the Trusted Brands Awards for 13 years in a row. We've won an incredible 11 times and been highly commended twice. Our residents and their families know they can rely on Ryman, year after year. This recognition is complemented by our Canstar Blue award for Most Satisfied Customers, highlighting the exceptional lifestyle and amenities our villages offer.

It's what sets us apart, and we invite you to visit to experience it for yourself. Better still, talk to our residents and their families - they're the experts!

No. of Dwellings: 195

Management

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(Last Updated: 25th November 2025)

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FINALIST - 2024,22,20 Best (Medium/Large) Retirement/ Lifestyle Village - SI

Costs & Entry Conditions

Fee Model
ORA / LTO
4% per year, for 5 years.
Maximum 20%
Minimum Age of Entry
70
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Highest Known Price
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Capital Gain
Provider
Capital Loss (if any)
Maintenance Fees Starting from
$119 per week
(Paid Weekly)
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Extra Costs/Fees
No. of Dwellings in Village
195
Data Current As of
Unknown
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Resident Reviews for ERNEST RUTHERFORD RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Review scores and rankings calculated from verified Village Advisor resident-review data.

4.6 (96 reviews)
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Overall Satisfaction Score: 4.6 / 5 ★ (92%) based on 96 qualifying reviews

Rating Breakdown (% of total reviews)
5★
69% (66)
4★
22% (21)
3★
9% (9)
2★
0% (0)
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.
5 star review
5 / 5 ★
This village is superior to most as it is spacious compared with what is being built now
Reviewer: Anonymous 27 Jul 2026
The staff are very friendly & helpful
5 / 5 ★
The staff are very friendly & helpful without being patronising. We/I have no regrets at selling up our home for 20yrs and moving into this village.
Reviewer: Anonymous 19 Jul 2026
Four star review-
4 / 5 ★
None.
Reviewer: Anonymous 17 Jul 2026
Serviced Apartment living
4 / 5 ★
I think management should join us in the dining room occasionally at morning and afternoon tea times and listen to what residents are talking about as much of the talk is just about little things which could then be tweaked
Reviewer: Anonymous 15 Jul 2026
3 star review
3 / 5 ★
Regular cleaning of pool changerooms, disinfected.
Recycling of plastics wheelie bin.
Whole village electricity plan.
Reviewer: Anonymous 06 Jul 2026
Maintenance staff and gardening staff are excellent
3 / 5 ★
Maintenance staff and gardening staff are excellent. Village has beautiful gardens. Buildings well maintained.
Reviewer: Anonymous 05 Jul 2026
3 Star review
3 / 5 ★
Be responsive to residents concerns and suggestions. Better planning with gardening and lawn management and maintenance.
Reviewer: Anonymous 28 Jun 2025
Facility Response: Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, and we are sorry to hear about the issues with maintenance and communication with management. If you would like to speak to us directly about your concerns, we would welcome to chance to discuss them at residentsupport@rymanhealthcare.com.
Grateful for Security and Maintenance
3 / 5 ★
Grateful for security and maintenance staff who help. Love the sunny, warm villa and double glazing. Disappointed with gardening help and keeping garden beds, paths and entrance tidy of leaves. Could have a greater choice of both indoor and outdoor activities; and music which is very out-of-date (1940's-50's-60's).
Reviewer: Anonymous 26 Jun 2024
Facility Response: Thanks for your review and feedback.
3 star
3 / 5 ★
In-village street. numbering signage. Management of leaf drop. More up to date music. Better gardens and lawn management.
Reviewer: Anonymous 14 May 2024
Facility Response: Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, your feedback is extremely valuable to us.
Lonely
3 / 5 ★
I am only here because Hospital said I need to be somewhere there was a call button for my help. Left a new house 2yrs old and miss all my over 60's toilet/ensuite (no shower cubicle) etc. and friends. I do go to Country Club and Organ Club here.
Reviewer: Anonymous 14 May 2019

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