Is a retirement village right for you?
Choosing where to live as we get older is an important retirement decision. While many Kiwis choose to stay in their family home, others may value the convenience, security and social connection that retirement village living can offer.
We visited three retirement villages in Christchurch to understand what retirement village living is really like, including the accommodation, facilities, costs and care options.
In our guide we explore:
- Staying at home versus moving to a retirement village
- The different accommodation and care options
- How Occupation Right Agreements work
- Understanding Deferred Management Fees
- How government funding works
- When might be the right time to move
- What we learnt from our visit to three retirement villages
