Olive Tree sits in the leafy Highbury suburb, just a short drive from Palmerston North's city centre. Housing nestles among mature trees and cul-de-sac lanes, where residents tend private gardens and compete at the annual rose show. Whether you're moving into a spacious two- or three-bedroom villa, a serviced apartment, or transitioning to rest home or dementia care, the village's 'living a life with soul' philosophy means you'll find meaningful outlets for your skills and passions—and discover new ones too.
Olive Tree offers a full continuum from independent living through to specialist care, all set within beautifully landscaped grounds.
Life at Olive Tree revolves around connection, activity and the changing seasons.
The village calendar is full: lawn bowls, supervised exercise, movie sessions, happy hours, music therapy, craft sessions and church services. Extensive gardens invite residents to tend flower beds and vegetable gardens. A community van runs weekly shopping trips and excursions. The spa and pool complex supports fitness and relaxation, while hobby rooms, a library, piano and residents' workshop encourage creative pursuits.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Olive Tree offers these levels of care on site:
Olive Tree is located in the suburban Highbury neighbourhood of Palmerston North, just a short drive from the city centre. The village is set among mature trees and landscaped gardens that change with the seasons, creating a peaceful residential setting while maintaining easy access to wider community amenities. The village bus runs regular outings, keeping residents connected to Palmerston North's shops, services and attractions.
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Accrues over your first 2 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: 89 days.)
Weekly fees stop when you vacate, and interest is payable if your capital is returned late.
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