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7 Fitcheet Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand 4410
Key Facts
- Reviews: 19
- Rank: 313 of 510 Villages
- Dwellings: 99
- Fee model: ORA / LTO — 10% per year, for 3 years. — Maximum 30%
- Min age: 70
Services Offered
- RETIREMENT VILLAGES
Service Information
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This business is part of Metlifecare Ltd [VILLAGES].
PALMERSTON NORTH Retirement VILLAGE located in Palmerston North offers Retirement villas and serviced apartments.
No. of Dwellings: 99
(Last Updated: 26th February 2025)
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Resident Reviews for PALMERSTON NORTH METLIFECARE Retirement Village
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NPS
4.0
(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.
Four Stars
4 / 5 ★After a career in nursing including the aged care sector I take an interest in all that goes on at this retirement village. I continue to volunteer in several areas. (eds.)
Nice safe friendly place to be
4 / 5 ★It is a nice safe friendly place to be. On can be busy with activities each day if they want - but are not pressured if they want to keep to theirselves. No lawns to mow. No house to paint. No windows to clean. Well fed. Great.
Overall experience has been excellent
4 / 5 ★Having been here for just about 4 months, my assessments are somewhat preliminary, but the overall experience has been excellent. The main reason for choosing the option was the locations such that many CBD places are within easy walking distance.
Much better than on my own
4 / 5 ★Living in a retirement village is much better than on my own in the community (especially when one is a widow)
All OK
4 / 5 ★All satisfactory
Close to Town Centre
4 / 5 ★More interaction with outside groups eg - music, drama
Fixed Costings
4 / 5 ★Came here with wife (now deceased) anticipating on survival of one of us to readily move to a serviced apartment, if necessary, within budget limits. More progress towards dementia unit required.
Independent Living
3 / 5 ★There is a lack of consultation by owners- current manager is excellent in this area.
Friendly atmosphere
3 / 5 ★The central location, the heated pool, friendly atmosphere
3 Stars
3 / 5 ★Not been here long enough to comment.
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