The first residents have moved into 210 Balmacewen Road and further bookings are invited. This will be the eighth Abbeyfield House in New Zealand and the second to be established on an Occupation Right Agreement basis – which means that residents purchase the right to occupy their suite and then pay a weekly sum to cover all essential expenses such as rent, power food and the services of a sleep-over housekeeper, who provides the meals and does the shopping and cleaning of the communal rooms.

 

Abbeyfield’s philosophy is to provide small homely accommodation units, with a great deal of personal freedom combined with safely and companionship. This house is on two levels with a small lift, handy to bus stops, library bus stop, doctors, physiotherapists and hairdresser.

 

Local committee members are thrilled that five years of planning are at last coming to fruition. We believe that Abbeyfield can offer a great deal to older people who can no longer deal with the running problems of a house, want privacy in their own living areas but also companionship and safety in their advancing years. Abbeyfield is not a rest home, but more like a shared home environment – flatting for seniors!

 

If you are interested, or know someone who is, please contact the local committee and obtain further information which we suggest you share with your family and lawyer.

 

 

The culmination of a dream. Minister for Older Persons David Benson Pope cuts the ribbon assisted by the first resident Joyce Herd.
The completed project - a credit to all concerned

Abbeyfield Balmacewen house currently (July 2008) has occupation licences available for purchase covering three studios. The weekly charge of $300 covers all food, heating, housekeeper, rates, house telephone etc. and residents have full access to laundry and communal living areas. To obtain further information, view the property or stay for a short period to trial the Abbeyfield lifestyle please contact the Chairman.

Prospective residents and their families and advisors are urged to refer to the Disclosure Statement and Occupation Right Agreement and obtain independent legal and financial advice prior to making any commitment to participate.

As well as inviting inspection by prospective residents, we actively seek volunteers able to commit their time and expertise to managing our house, fund raising and supporting our residents. If you can help, or require more information please contact:

Anne Rodger (Chairperson) phone (03) 489 1666

 

JB Munro (Property manager) phone (03) 489 1995

 

Balmacewen Abbeyfield house - phone (03) 464 0082