New Zealanders are increasingly demanding the atmosphere and amenities of retirement villages, making cost and location less of a concern. This trend indicates that older New Zealanders (a growing cohort) want to remain active and engaged after retirement. This insight comes from a Canstar survey to find New Zealanders’ favorite retirement village providers.
NZX-listed Arvida has 35 retirement communities across New Zealand, providing a range of retirement and aged care services to 6,750 people aged 65 and over. Arvida’s communities are designed to celebrate their uniqueness, yet share an overarching mission to improve the lives of their residents.
Arvida received 5 stars for key satisfaction factors including overall satisfaction, atmosphere and facilities.
Canstar New Zealand General Manager Jose George said the survey shows how much New Zealanders value nursing homes as a way to continue a healthy and vibrant lifestyle. I was.
“Retirement homes offer many things to New Zealand seniors. It meets customer expectations and provides a really fun environment.Congratulations to the team on their success.”
Arvida CEO Jeremy Nicoll said: , and this award recognizes those efforts and clearly shows that our unique approach is working. appreciate. ”
There are currently 842,100 Kiwis over the age of 65, and that number is expected to reach 1 million by 2028. This is her 20% of the total population.
Over the past decade, the number of retirement villages has increased by 24% and the number of units by 71%. And more plans are in the works to provide the aging population with much-needed housing options.
A Canstar survey found that more than half of us (54%) believe a retirement village is a good option for older New Zealanders, with 60% of Kiwis in their 60s and 88% of Kiwis in their 70s. has risen to %. In the $30,000 to $50,000 income bracket, this number spikes to 74%, then drops off in higher income brackets.
However, the survey also shows that New Zealanders remain concerned about the cost and level of care provided in nursing homes. Nearly a third of us (30%) are concerned about their level of care, but that number drops to just 20% among those in their 70s and older. Additionally, more than a quarter (26%) worry about the costs of eroding their family legacy.
For more information, please visit the Canstar NZ site.
For more information about Alvida, please visit arvida.co.nz.
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