Glenbrae is a vibrant Arvida Living Well Community set in gorgeous award-winning gardens close to Rotorua's city centre. Whether you choose a single-level villa, serviced apartment, or full-time care, you'll find a neighbourhood designed to help you live a life with soul—doing the things you love, staying connected to family and friends, and knowing caring staff know you by name. The community thrives on resident input, with a modern community centre, spa pool, bowling green, and a lively activities programme from fitness classes to happy hours and craft sessions.
Glenbrae offers a full continuum of care, from independent living through to hospital-level care, so you can stay in one community as your needs change.
Life at Glenbrae revolves around choice and community.
Participation in the activities programme is entirely up to you. The community centre, resident-led bar, and beautifully maintained gardens create natural gathering spaces. From supervised fitness classes and movie afternoons to bowls tournaments, shopping trips, and happy hours, there's always something happening—but no pressure to join in.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Glenbrae offers these levels of care on site:
Glenbrae is located in Fenton Park, close to Rotorua's city centre, in the Bay of Plenty region. The village is set within award-winning gardens that residents and staff maintain together, creating a beautiful garden paradise. The community is designed for those who love Rotorua and want to stay connected to the city while enjoying the peace and support of a caring neighbourhood.
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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: 207 days.)
Weekly fees stop when you vacate.
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