Nestled in Rangiora, 30 kilometres north of Christchurch, Ballarat Retirement Village offers independence within a small, friendly community. The village houses 47 stylish one and two-bedroom villas, each thoughtfully designed with modern kitchens, open-plan living, and 24-hour emergency alarm systems. With an on-site care home offering rest home, hospital, and dementia care, residents enjoy the security of knowing future care needs are met without leaving their community. Life here balances privacy with connection—movie nights, high teas, gardening, and games create plenty of opportunities to socialise.
Low-maintenance homes in a secure, relaxed, and social setting.
With a range of activities and entertainment, there are plenty of opportunities to socialise.
Ballarat offers a vibrant social calendar and excellent communal facilities designed to foster connection and wellbeing.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Bupa Ballarat Retirement Village offers these levels of care on site:
Ballarat Retirement Village is located in the Canterbury town of Rangiora, around 30 kilometres north of Christchurch. The village is ideally placed to access all the town has to offer, including the local racecourse, golf club, bowling facilities and parks. Living in a small village like Ballarat makes it easy to get to know your neighbours while maintaining the privacy you desire.
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Accrues over your first 3 years, charged on the entry price.
Any increase in the licence value at resale is kept entirely by the operator.
Your capital is repaid once the unit is re-licensed to a new resident. (Operator-stated average: 132 days.)
Weekly fees stop when you vacate, and interest is payable if your capital is returned late.
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