24 Charles Upham Drive, Waimakariri, Rangiora, New Zealand 7400
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Score: 92%

Verified resident feedback · How reviews & rankings work · Review data updated: 17 Aug 2026

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Review Distribution: 5-star 67% | 4-star 26% | 3-star 5% | 1-2 star 2%

Last 12 months : 93.75% (32 reviews)

Key Facts

  • Reviews: 208
  • Rank: 56 of 510 Villages
  • Dwellings: 351
  • Fee model: ORA / LTO — 0% per year, for 0 years.
  • Min age: 70

Overview of CHARLES UPHAM RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Charles Upham Village is nestled amongst peaceful surroundings and is conveniently located close to the Rangiora town centre shops.

Services Offered
  • Serviced Apartments
  • 3+ bedroom Townhouse
  • 2 Bedroom Townhouse
  • 3 bedroom Apartment
  • 2 Bedroom Apartment
  • 1 bedroom Apartment
  • Continuum of care
  • RETIREMENT VILLAGES

Service Information

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This business is part of Ryman Healthcare Ltd.

Choosing Ryman means embracing retirement living, your way. In our villages, you’ll find the perfect blend of independence and community, with premium amenities, award-winning services, and a range of care options. Discover a retirement filled with opportunity and a lifestyle that brings you joy.

Located close to the Rangiora town centre, Charles Upham Village is set in beautifully landscaped gardens with peaceful surroundings. Enjoy a lifestyle where you can take off on holiday knowing your home is safe and secure with lawns mowed, windows washed and mail collected while you’re away. Soak up the peace and quiet in your own sanctuary, or make the most of the village amenities like catching a movie with friends or playing with the grandkids in the pool.

Our residents live in spaces created to inspire, indulge and entertain. Apartments and townhouses are designed with easy living in mind, while assisted living in a serviced apartment offers the benefits of independent living with added support to make life easier, including housekeeping and delicious chef-prepared meals.

When you feel like being social, it’s easy to grab a coffee in the village café or catch up with friends at our weekly Happy Hour.

Enhance your wellbeing with our ACC-accredited Triple A fitness programme, gym, and a social calendar of activities, events, and trips to choose from. Some residents like to organise their own hobby groups when they meet people within the village who share their interests.

Connection is woven into the fabric of our communities, and social networks grow as residents form friendships with like-minded people. Our team see our residents as family and are always keen for a story and a laugh. You’ll find your people in a Ryman village.

Along with independent and assisted living, Charles Upham Village offers a range of care options to support you. These include rest home, hospital, dementia and respite care. In some circumstances you can also choose to receive rest home care in your own serviced apartment.

Trust is built over time, and Ryman has been recognised in the Trusted Brands Awards for 13 years in a row. We've won an incredible 11 times and been highly commended twice. Our residents and their families know they can rely on Ryman, year after year. This recognition is complemented by our Canstar Blue award for Most Satisfied Customers, highlighting the exceptional lifestyle and amenities our villages offer.

It's what sets us apart, and we invite you to visit to experience it for yourself. Better still, talk to our residents and their families - they're the experts!

No. of Dwellings: 351

Management

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(Last Updated: 4th May 2026)

New Zealand's Best Awards

FINALIST - 2023, 22,18,17 Best (Medium/Large) Retirement/Lifestyle Village - SI

Costs & Entry Conditions

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0% per year, for 0 years.
Minimum Age of Entry
70
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$99 per week
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No. of Dwellings in Village
351
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Resident Reviews for CHARLES UPHAM RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Review scores and rankings calculated from verified Village Advisor resident-review data.

4.6 (208 reviews)
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Overall Satisfaction Score: 4.6 / 5 ★ (92%) based on 208 qualifying reviews

Rating Breakdown (% of total reviews)
5★
67% (139)
4★
26% (55)
3★
5% (11)
2★
1% (2)
1★
1% (1)
Example resident reviews
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Awesome
5 / 5 ★
Awesome place. Kindness.
Reviewer: Anonymous 17 Aug 2026
Really enjoy living here
5 / 5 ★
I am really enjoying living here. The staff & management are really good. The food is great. The atmosphere is good. Lots of really interesting people here. I don't go to alot of social activities as yet or outdoor activities because I still drive and that I am very deaf but reasonably good on a one to one basis.
Reviewer: Anonymous 30 Jul 2026
Village Home Review
4 / 5 ★
Some concerns about future cost saving changes
Reviewer: Anonymous 12 Jul 2026
A narrow 10 (M) property with a public road dividing prop
4 / 5 ★
A narrow 10 (M) property with a public road dividing prop. No pedestrian crossing?! I thought in design of main building in too many errors. Staff are the saving grace in too many cases...
Reviewer: Anonymous 04 Jul 2026
Good company ie same age group
3 / 5 ★
Good company ie same age group. Food preparation is of a good standard. Fewer financial worries - once monthly bill has been paid the rest is up to you. Having competent staff on hand at all hours.
Reviewer: Anonymous 03 Jul 2026
Lacking entertainment
3 / 5 ★
Recently lacking entertainment at independent Happy Hour.
Reviewer: Anonymous 20 Jul 2024
Facility Response: Thank you for your feedback and review.
Retirement village Town HouseHouses
3 / 5 ★
Only one bar manager. When is it likely you will increase the bar staff who also have to attend to food orders.
Reviewer: Anonymous 18 Jul 2024
Facility Response: Thanks for your review.
Comments
2 / 5 ★
Very poor activities. Same old same old and not a lot if you dont bowl, play cards or go to the movies.
Reviewer: Anonymous 03 Jan 2022
Two Stars
2 / 5 ★
Disconnect from head office
Reviewer: Anonymous 05 Jul 2021
Ryman Retirement village Rangiora is a retirement
1 / 5 ★
Listen communicate discuss and be truthful in all your dealings with all the residents
Reviewer: Anonymous 30 Jun 2025
Facility Response: Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, and we are sorry to hear that you are unhappy with the Village Manager. If you would like raise any concerns with us directly, you are more than welcome to send us an email at residentsupport@rymanhealthcare.com.

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