Cascades sits in an elevated, sunny position opposite Hamilton Lake Domain, just minutes from Hamilton's city centre and Waikato Hospital. This is more than a retirement village—it's an Arvida Living Well Community where residents enjoy superbly-designed apartments, full-time care options, and a vibrant social calendar. Whether you're walking to nearby shops and cafes, joining a fitness class, or enjoying themed functions and concerts, there's never a dull moment. Most residents say they wish they'd moved in sooner.
From independent two-bedroom apartments to one-bedroom serviced apartments with kitchenettes and private ensuites, plus care rooms for rest home and hospital-level residents. All apartments feature 24-hour emergency alarms.
A community where social life thrives
Cascades offers a rich calendar of on-site activities and entertainment. Residents enjoy themed functions, music and singalongs, concerts, bingo, quizzes, painting and crafts, walking groups, and fitness classes. The community van is regularly used for shopping trips and outings.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Cascades offers these levels of care on site:
Cascades is located in the heart of Hamilton, in an elevated, sunny position opposite Hamilton Lake Domain. The community is just a few minutes' walk from the city centre, placing residents within easy reach of shops, cafes, and entertainment. Waikato Hospital is only three minutes away, providing peace of mind for those requiring medical care. The village's landscaped grounds and lake views create an idyllic setting for retirement living.
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Accrues over your first 4 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: 508 days.)
Weekly fees stop when you vacate, and interest is payable if your capital is returned late.
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