Perched in St Clair with stunning views over Dunedin city, the harbour and down to the beach, Frances Hodgkins Village sits in beautifully landscaped gardens where residents enjoy the perfect blend of independence and vibrant community. Whether you're soaking up peace in your own sanctuary, taking a book to the library with friends, or heading out on holiday knowing your home is secure, life here is designed around your rhythm. The village pulses with organised events, shopping trips, exercise classes and social gatherings—there's always something to do, and the measure of a full life here only gets richer with age.
Light, spacious apartments designed with the 70-plus person in mind, thoughtfully laid out for warmth and comfort year-round. Assisted-living serviced apartments add housekeeping and chef-prepared meals to the independence you love.
Community is woven into every day.
From the dining room and club bar to the library, hair salon and beauty treatments, Frances Hodgkins offers spaces to connect, unwind and thrive. Residents enjoy organised entertainment, shopping trips, exercise classes, book clubs, movie nights, bingo and guest speakers—plus casual pleasures like billiards, cards and board games.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Frances Hodgkins Retirement Village offers these levels of care on site:
Located in Fenton Crescent, St Clair, Frances Hodgkins Village captures the sun and enjoys magnificent panoramic views over Dunedin city, the harbour, Forbury Park and down to St Clair Beach. The neighbourhood is vibrant and accessible: St Clair Beach is just a 2-minute drive away with local cafes, St Clair Bowling Club is 2 minutes away, and Dunedin CBD is only 10 minutes' drive. The village sits in beautifully landscaped gardens with parks nearby, offering both tranquility and easy access to the wider community.
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You've seen why you'd love it. This is the part most families only discover at the exit statement — so we put it in plain sight. Every figure is from the village's own filed Disclosure Statement.
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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.
Weekly fees stop when you vacate, and interest is payable if your capital is returned late.
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