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96 Harewood Road, Papanui, Christchurch, New Zealand 8053
Ranked 163 from 510 Villages in NZ.
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Distribution:
5-star 48%
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4-star 26%
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3-star 21%
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1-2 star
5%
Last 12 months : 60.00% (1 review)
Key Facts
- Reviews: 19
- Rank: 163 of 510 Villages
- Dwellings: 36
- Fee model: ORA / LTO — 30% per year, for 3 years. — Maximum 90%
- Min age: 65
Services Offered
- 2 Bedroom Villa
- Continuum of care
- RETIREMENT VILLAGES
Service Information
Facility information supplied by provider.
This business is part of Heritage Lifecare Limited (VILLAGES).
Golden Age Retirement Village" located in Papanui, Christchurch (off Harewood Rd) offers retirement villas for retirees. Their site states that they "have been purpose built for comfortable retirement living. Secure, comfortable, modern retirement home" Golden Age Retirement Village is also next to the Golden Age Rest Home, Camellia Court and Albarosa Dementia facilities, which are onsite.
The site continues to say that the Retirement Villas include; "Modern, roomy 2 bedroom homes, Large ensuite, Internal access garage with auto opener, Quality carpets and drapes throughout, Fridge/freezer
Automatic washing machine, Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Oven and microwave, Nightstore and fan heaters, Smoke detector, Nurse call in bedroom and bathroom"
No. of Dwellings: 36
(Last Updated: 14th July 2026)
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Resident Reviews for GOLDEN AGE RETIREMENT VILLAGE
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NPS
4.2
(19 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.
GA
5 / 5 ★Great facilities and staff
Very Friendly Village
5 / 5 ★Very friendly village and close to all amenities and bus stop.
Great place
5 / 5 ★Cleaning more often
Review Golden Age Village
4 / 5 ★Good Facilities Mostly friendly staff
Quick Review
4 / 5 ★People friendly. What facilities are lacking made up for by being very community focused.
Great vilage friendly people
4 / 5 ★Upgrade dining room and lounge and provide better transport for outings.
Great vilage friendly people
4 / 5 ★Upgrade dining room and lounge and provide better transport for outings.
My Own Garden
4 / 5 ★Dining and lounge areas are very scruffy and shabby. Very poor (hole in the corner) arrangements for tea/coffee making.
Golden age
3 / 5 ★No thank you
Not Too Large
3 / 5 ★Would like the spa pool back in use. It is still there.
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