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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.

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.

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Family blessings

The decision to move to retirement village living was a family affair for Bupa Sunset Retirement Village residents Brian and Lorraine.
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Family choice to move to Foxbridge village

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A perfect match

Bupa Foxbridge Retirement Village resident Ellie and her son Mike worked together to find Ellie her perfect match for retirement village living.
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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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