Award-winning retirement village on Auckland’s North Shore
Testimonials
Our residents are the true architects of the vibrant atmosphere that defines our village, and through their voices, you’ll gain insight into the enriching connections, cherished memories, and remarkable moments that shape life. Discover the depth of friendships, the sense of belonging, and the exceptional care that Settlers Lifestyle Village is known for.
The wow factor!
“We walked in and went ‘wow’. There’s something really special about this place – it’s different, it’s like being at a hotel in surfers, you walk in and go ‘wow, this is lovely’.”
- Ray
A homely village!
“Most people are perceptive and very caring. This is a happy village and it’s a homely village. It’s not clinical, it’s a home. You’re here just to enjoy yourself. That’s the fun of it! There is so much to do if you want to do it, and if you don’t, just stay home.”
- John
Bringing men together!
“There is even a get-together for men, they bring us together for a meeting once a week. No one is isolated . . . You live longer if you aren’t. ”
- Precious
Well-being group!
“There is a well-being group here. You can say ‘I’m lonely’, or someone could point to a person and say – ‘that person needs help’ and they will take you out for coffee.”
- Barbara
Caring for each other!
“When I came back from the hospital two wonderful people in the village said – ‘Mary, we’re going to do your shopping for you, and they still do my shopping. I make a list and ring them when they’re going, and they get what I need.”
- Mary
All the care you need!
“There is a lot of care here – a lot of caring people. If someone gets Covid everyone cares and drops things off to people. It’s residents in the well-being group. They’ll drive you to the hospital for an appointment which is a huge thing for me because there are a lot of people who can’t drive …”
- Robert
Choosing your freedom!
“If you want to start a group, you start it. You’re not being told ‘No you can’t because we’ve already organised it’. You just say ‘Can I have the room on a certain day’ and away you go.”
- Bruce
I'm happy here!
“We often say ‘What would we be doing if we weren’t here’. I don’t think we would be as happy. We wouldn’t have the friends we have here.”
- Shirley
So much to do here!
“There’s so much to do here. We had no intention of going into a lifestyle village. But once we saw what was here we changed our mind about it. We are more active here than before we came.”
- Liz
Beautiful and renovated apartments!
“Apartments are beautifully renovated, and you can make them your own. You can choose your carpet, drapes, and flooring, and add small details that are important to you. Having the freedom to do that is important.”
- Margaret
Safety first!
“We have 5 call buttons in our apartment. I pushed one by mistake once and the nurse was up in seconds!”
- Pamela
We walked in and went ‘wow’. There’s something really special about this place – it’s different, it’s like being at a hotel in surfers, you walk in and go ‘wow, this is lovely’.
- Ray