Waiapu House has been a cornerstone of the Hawke's Bay community for over fifty years, nestled in the sunny village of Havelock North amongst beautifully landscaped gardens and architecturally designed buildings, including a John Scott Chapel. Whether you choose a self-contained apartment, spacious villa, or rest home room, life here is designed to be easy—with 24/7 care available as your needs change, activities from gardening to exercise programmes, and staff who speak up to eight different languages. Residents describe feeling truly at home, with the reassurance of a nurse call button and a team always ready to help.
Choose from independent living in modern apartments or spacious villas, or move into rest home and hospital rooms with en-suites, WiFi, and nurse call systems.
Life at Waiapu is vibrant and supportive, with a full calendar of activities and wellness services.
From spa treatments and physiotherapy to hairdressing and health checks, residents enjoy a range of recreational activities including gardening, exercise programmes, quizzes, and social gatherings. The facility van is always on hand for outings, and an on-site chaplain conducts church services in the beautiful John Scott Chapel.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Waiapu House Lifecare & Village offers these levels of care on site:
Waiapu House is located in Havelock North, a sunny and friendly village in the Hawke's Bay region. The village is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a short distance from Havelock North Village itself. The setting combines the peaceful, garden-like environment of a retirement community with easy access to local amenities and the wider Hawke's Bay community.
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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. (Operator-stated average: 328 days.)
Weekly fees continue until the unit resells, and interest is payable if your capital is returned late.
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