Life in a retirement village
Retirement villages in New Zealand are designed to make life easier, while maintaining independence. Our villages offer homes with shared spaces like gardens and lounges, and a calendar of social activities. Some provide extra services (at an additional charge) such as housekeeping, meals, or transport to help you focus on the things you enjoy.
At Bupa, our villages are spread right across the country so you can choose so you can choose the village that’s right for you.
Why it might be time to consider a retirement village
You’re looking for more connection
Retirement can sometimes feel isolating without the social connections of work. If friends and family move away or daily routines change, the feeling of loneliness can increase. Living in a retirement village can offer opportunities to socialise, join activities, and form friendships with people at a similar stage in life.
Home maintenance feels overwhelming
Gardening, repairs, and housework can become stressful and tiring. Village living may give you a smaller home, with maintenance often taken care of, so you can spend more time doing what you love.
Daily living needs are changing
Some of our villages provide optional support services (at additional charge), so you can maintain independence while having some additional help available if needed – such as meals, housekeeping and laundry. Many of our retirement villages have a care home on site if your needs change in the future (subject to availability).
The social side of village life
One of the biggest benefits of moving to a retirement village is the chance to be part of a community. Many residents say they quickly make new friends and feel more socially connected than they did at home. Shared lounges, gardens, and community centres make it easy to strike up conversations, while organised outings or hobby groups give plenty of opportunities to join in at your own pace.
You want peace of mind for the future
Moving to a retirement village doesn’t mean losing independence, it means gaining reassurance. Knowing that your home and community are safe, can give you and your family confidence for the future.
Taking the next step
If you’re starting to think about retirement village living, the best way to decide is to visit and see how it feels. It can also help to talk it through with family and friends, so you feel supported and confident in your decision.
Whenever you’re ready, our team will be happy to show you around, answer your questions, and help you explore whether village life is right for you.
Find your local Bupa retirement village
To understand more about retirement living, you can also visit our ‘things to know’ page.