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455 Lower Queen Street, Richmond, New Zealand
Ranked 105 from 510 Villages in NZ.
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Distribution:
5-star 64%
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4-star 18%
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3-star 12%
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1-2 star
6%
Last 12 months : 100.00% (1 review)
Key Facts
- Reviews: 33
- Rank: 105 of 510 Villages
- Dwellings: 63
- Fee model: ORA / LTO — 0% per year, for 0 years.
- Min age: 65
Services Offered
- 1 Bedroom Townhouse
- 3+ Bedroom Villa
- 2 Bedroom Villa
- RETIREMENT VILLAGES
Service Information
Facility information supplied by provider.
This business is part of ARVIDA Villages.
Situated in Richmond, Waimea Plains village presents a selection of 175 townhouses and villas, featuring two and three bedrooms each. This retirement community provides independent living in Richmond.
No. of Dwellings: 63
(Last Updated: 22nd July 2025)
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Resident Reviews for WAIMEA PLAINS RETIREMENT VILLAGE | ARVIDA
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NPS
4.4
(33 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.
Residents lead
5 / 5 ★We still need a administrator beside our manager
Safe independent Village
5 / 5 ★Safe independent Village. Great neighbours. Socially stimulating.
Four Stars
4 / 5 ★Would like someone to come in and prepare an evening meal regularly.
Independent living
4 / 5 ★New management
Lovely village but lacking
3 / 5 ★Lovely village but lacking the essential facilities we bought into, eg care / dementia, pool, cafe, proper gym. Under staffed with an autocratic (by experience) manager. No village / residents committee which many believe there should be to give unified voice. Overall - happy with my villa, location both within and outside the village, friendly.
Independent living
3 / 5 ★In my opinion, need to get out and visit their residents. People ring and get no answer
Independant living
3 / 5 ★In my opinion, need to get out and visit residents. They never come to see if you are ok.
Positive, Caring Management
3 / 5 ★I have been here for 18 months and still no sign of advertised facilities - Pool, gym, cafe etc.
Promised Care Centre Still Not Delivered
2 / 5 ★We still don't have our care centre built - promised 2021 and still nothing in sight.
Lovely villas
2 / 5 ★Social meeting place- more use of clubhouse. After care? Swimming pool?
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