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Score: 88%

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Review Distribution: 5-star 55% | 4-star 34% | 3-star 9% | 1-2 star 2%
10 Tenth Avenue, Tauranga, New Zealand 3110

Key Facts

  • Reviews: 53
  • Rank: 136 of 511 Villages
  • Dwellings: 87
  • Fee model: ORA / LTO — 10% per year, for 3 years. — Maximum 30%
  • Min age: 70

Services Offered
  • RETIREMENT VILLAGES

Service Information

Facility information supplied by provider.

This business is part of Metlifecare Ltd [VILLAGES].

The Avenues Retirement Village is described as "Luxurious living in the heart of the city". Their website goes on to say, "If luxury apartment living at a very affordable price is what you are after, then look no further! The Avenues is an impressive lifestyle retirement village located in the heart of downtown Tauranga. The village is within easy reach of a wide selection of local amenities. Our elegant apartments look more like a hotel or resort than a retirement village, and provide the independence you are used to with easy access to an extensive range of on-site facilities and social activities. Warm and friendly staff provide a secure environment and are available 24/7 to ensure you receive the very best of care if you need it. This is life at its best! Come in and see it for yourself."

It continues to say "Our social calendar is busy and published monthly so you can plan ahead. Morning tea is provided and we have a cooking club that meets fortnightly. On Tuesdays we have a catered meal in the dining room, on Sunday we play a DVD in the theatrette and every Friday there's happy hour. We also have buffet dinners and fashion expos and there is never a dull moment. If you are into cards, "Bolivia" is a hot favourite. In the winter people make good use of the community complex including gas fire, a newspaper reading zone and an inner open-air courtyard."

Activities and areas include : Billiards, Dining room and lounge with a cozy fireplace, Garden courtyard, Gymnasium, Library, Swimming pool, spa and theatre.

No. of Dwellings: 87

(Last Updated: 26th February 2025)

Costs & Entry Conditions

Fee Model
ORA / LTO
10% per year, for 3 years.
Maximum 30%
Minimum Age of Entry
70
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No. of Dwellings in Village
87
Data Current As of
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Resident Reviews for THE AVENUES METLIFECARE Retirement Village

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4.4 (53 reviews)
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Overall Satisfaction Score: 4.4 / 5 ★ (88%) based on 53 qualifying reviews

Rating Breakdown (% of total reviews)
5★
55% (29)
4★
34% (18)
3★
9% (5)
2★
0% (0)
1★
2% (1)
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.
Well managed, excellent staff
5 / 5 ★
Well managed<br /> excellent staff<br /> great location
Reviewer: Anonymous 30 Jul 2025
Ideal Location
5 / 5 ★
Smaller village, ideal location, no available outdoor space for activities, socially very good.
Reviewer: Anonymous 08 Aug 2024
4 star
4 / 5 ★
No suggestions
Reviewer: Anonymous 08 Aug 2025
Nice Fellow Residents
4 / 5 ★
Nice fellow residents. Central position.
Reviewer: Anonymous 25 Jul 2024

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