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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)
455 Lower Queen Street, Richmond, New Zealand
Key Facts
- Reviews: 33
- Rank: 104 of 511 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.
Waimea Plains Arvida
5 / 5 ★Everything is really good and a great place to live
An innovative village
5 / 5 ★Avida Waimea is an innovative village which has an inclusive, positive vibe. The culture is underpinned by valuing and nurturing the six pillars of wellness. We are resident led and are empowered by superb management to look out for each other and be welcoming to new residents and visitors.
5 Star
5 / 5 ★None
Five Stars
5 / 5 ★Very busy. Friendly people. Lovely management, but as anywhere there is a bit of bullying amongst just a few of the women. Management of this would be appreciated.
Recommend this place 100%
5 / 5 ★I have looked {at} all other retirement places in Nelson and other places. None of the others have been anywhere close to Arvida in Richmond. I will recommend this place to any one or family 100%. Thank you for asking me.
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.
Promised Care Centre Still Not Delivered
2 / 5 ★We still don't have our care centre built - promised 2021 and still nothing in sight.
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