Nestled close to Bethlehem town centre with sweeping views across The Mount and Tauranga Harbour, Bob Owens offers a lifestyle where independence meets community. Choose your own pace: townhouses and apartments for those who want freedom, or serviced apartments with chef-prepared meals and housekeeping for extra ease. Should your needs change, the on-site care centre with 122 rooms—rest home, hospital, and specialist dementia care—means you can age in place within the same village community you've come to call home.
Thoughtfully designed homes for the 70-plus person, with options ranging from spacious townhouses to compact apartments. Assisted-living serviced apartments include housekeeping, chef-prepared meals, and support tailored to your needs.
Community is woven into daily life here.
From organised entertainment and shopping trips to quiet moments in the library or a dip in the heated pool, there's always something to inspire movement and connection. Enjoy chef-prepared dining, happy hours at the bar, or simply relax in beautifully landscaped gardens.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Bob Owens Retirement Village offers these levels of care on site:
Located close to Bethlehem town centre with panoramic views of The Mount and Tauranga Harbour, Bob Owens sits in beautifully landscaped gardens. The neighbourhood offers easy access to over 50 shops at Bethlehem Town Centre (including Countdown, Kmart, and cafés), Te Puna Quarry Park with its volunteer-created gardens and butterfly house, and the famous Mauao Base Track for walks with harbour views. The village is part of a thriving community with excellent local amenities and outdoor recreation.
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Accrues over your first 2.5 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.
Weekly fees stop when you vacate.
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