Ranui Court sits in the scenic heart of Alexandra, a short walk from the town centre and the Manuherikia River Track. This intimate, boutique-style village of twelve large two-bedroom units offers independent living in a safe environment, with the reassurance of an adjacent care home (Ranui) right next door should needs change. Every home is designed to capture Central Otago sunshine, with glassed seating areas, heat pumps, modern appliances, and either attached garages or dedicated parking. Living here means joining a close-knit community where friendships flourish naturally.
Ranui Court offers large, modern two-bedroom units designed for independent living with comprehensive accessibility features.
Residents enjoy a warm, connected community with optional support services tailored to individual needs.
The village fosters easy friendships in its intimate setting. A range of optional services are available on a user-pays basis, including meal delivery, home help, hairdressing, laundry, and nursing care. Residents can also tend garden plots and enjoy the proximity to Alexandra's town centre and scenic river walks.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Ranui Court Retirement Village offers these levels of care on site:

Ranui Court is nestled in the heart of Alexandra, Central Otago, just a short walk to the town centre and the scenic Manuherikia River Track. The village is located right next door to Ranui, an Enliven care home, providing continuity of care should residents' needs change. Alexandra is an integral community, and Ranui Court's homes are highly sought-after by older people seeking independent living in a safe, supportive environment.
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