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Helping a relative or friend with their decision to move to a retirement village?

If you’re helping a parent, relative or friend with their decision to move to a retirement village, and would like to know more, you can find some useful information here.

If you’re helping a parent, relative or friend with their decision to move to a retirement village, and would like to know more, you can find some useful information here.

Accommodation options

Bupa has a range of independent retirement living options in our vibrant, welcoming villages. 

Villas

Maintenance-free one, two and three bedroom homes in a secure, relaxed and social setting. 

Apartments

Apartments have a great lock up and leave lifestyle, with economical design and a stylish functional home.

Serviced Apartments

Our serviced apartments offer a domestic services package for people to embrace independent living, while enjoying the benefits of a helping hand with household tasks. 

Life in a retirement village

Essential information and need to know’s about retirement villages, so you can support someone with their decision.  

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Things you need to know

Find out more about life in a Bupa retirement village.

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Video series

Understanding retirement living

Curious to find out more about retirement village living? Watch our video series for helpful info and advice.
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Testimonials

Aged care testimonial

Sharon's story

Bupa was a natural choice for Sharon’s mother-in-law Kamal and husband Suresh, with peace of mind for the family that Kamal’s care needs are met, alongside continued retirement living for Suresh.

St Kilda Open Book Village

Life at Bupa | Villages

Feels like home

Bupa resident Marni has just returned home after renewing her drivers license in town. 81 years young, she’s lived at Bupa St Kilda Retirement Village for the past seven years.
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Life at Bupa | Villages

In tune with an active retirement

For Bupa residents Robin and his wife Karen, the decision to make the move to retirement village living was fuelled by their desire for security, little or no home and garden maintenance, and the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities, should they wish. 
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Find a village

Bupa has 35 retirement villages across New Zealand, offering a range of lifestyle benefits for your parent, relative or friend considering making the move.
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