Retirement Village
Retirement Village
Retirement Village
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5-star 59%
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4-star 33%
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3-star 5%
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1-2 star
3%
Last 12 months : 96.84% (19 reviews)
79 Merlot Drive, Greenmeadows, Napier, New Zealand 4112
Key Facts
- Reviews: 64
- Rank: 102 of 511 Villages
- Dwellings: 140
- Fee model: ORA / LTO — 6% per year, for 4 years + 6% upfront. — Maximum 30%
- Min age: 70
Services Offered
- Serviced Apartments
- 3+ Bedroom Villa
- 2 Bedroom Villa
- 2 Bedroom Apartment
- 1 bedroom Apartment
- Continuum of care
- RETIREMENT VILLAGES
Service Information
Facility information supplied by provider.
This business is part of SUMMERSET GROUP HOLDINGS LTD.
Summerset in the Bay is a beautifully landscaped, modern village with a range of stunning homes to choose from. Located in the most idyllic position right amongst world-renowned vineyards, the village has easy access to state highways while being close by to local shops and pharmacies, making Summerset in the Bay the ideal retirement destination.
No. of Dwellings: 140
Management
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Resident Activities
At Summerset in the Bay, our facilities are designed to take advantage of the fantastic Hawke's Bay weather. But no matter the weather, you'll always have something to do with a range of indoor facilities too. Our on-site Activities Coordinator makes sure there's always a calendar of events and activities to keep you entertained, and you can do as much or as little as you choose.
Our Divine Café and in-house catering offer contemporary food menus prepared on site with wholesome, seasonal, fresh and locally-grown produce.
(Last Updated: 4th June 2025)
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Location & Map for SUMMERSET IN THE BAY
Resident Reviews for SUMMERSET IN THE BAY
Review scores and rankings calculated from verified Village Advisor resident-review data.
4.5
(64 reviews)
Quality of Care
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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.
5 star review
5 / 5 ★Keep up the good work.
5 star review
5 / 5 ★I have no complaints
Staff are very approachable and personal, very well maintained and serviced
4 / 5 ★Staff are very approachable and personal, very well maintained and serviced regarding buildings and gardens.
Overall a nice place to be
4 / 5 ★Over all a nice place to be. Security fairly good, but would like to see the main gates closed earlier than 10.00pm, perhaps 8.30pm winter and 9.00pm Summer.
Feel safe & secure
4 / 5 ★Feel safe & secure. Maintenance issues attended to promptly. Village has a friendly/homely feel.
Four Star
4 / 5 ★For a few years staff issues influenced residents feelings. Under current staff I think residents are much happier.
Review
4 / 5 ★Location suits me. Villa size suits me.
Independent Living
4 / 5 ★A singing group would be nice.
4 Star
4 / 5 ★Shortage of staff in all departments. May be a management problem or low wages?
Activities director very very good
4 / 5 ★Very friendly and help residents. Office staff excellent. Activities director very very good. Pity no cafe open for a month :( Excellent hair dressers. Property manager helpful.
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