Nestled in Glendowie, St Andrew's Village feels more like a lovely leafy suburb than a retirement village. Owned by a charitable trust and recognised internationally for excellence in aged care, it offers a wide range of architecturally designed homes set within pristine landscaped grounds. From independent villas and modern apartments to rest home care suites, residents enjoy fixed fees for life and access to exceptional onsite facilities—a restaurant, cinema, wellness centre, and vibrant social calendar that keeps the community thriving.
Choose from architecturally designed villas, spacious modern apartments, or a limited number of rental cottages. All homes feature contemporary finishes and secure, lockable windows and doors.
St Andrew's Village isn't just a place to live; it's a place to thrive.
Residents enjoy a rich calendar of activities, organised entertainment, and access to world-class onsite facilities. The Terraces Restaurant, Cinema, and Salon are open to residents and the public, fostering connection and engagement.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. St Andrew's Village offers these levels of care on site:
St Andrew's Village is located at 207 Riddell Road in Glendowie, East Auckland. The village is set within pristine landscaped grounds that feel more like a leafy green suburb than a traditional retirement community. The setting combines the tranquility of a residential neighbourhood with the convenience and security of a purpose-built retirement village.
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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: 235 days.)
Weekly fees stop when you vacate.
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