All about independent living
Independent living at a Metlifecare village means you enjoy the privacy and personal touches of your own home, but we take care of chores like lawn-mowing and outdoor maintenance. With options to suit all lifestyles and budgets, you can live the way you choose, but experience all the benefits of a village lifestyle.
Safe and secure
Your safety and security are paramount at Metlifecare. As every village is unique, security features vary from village to village and could include 24/7 staffing, swipe access gates, CCTV or perimeter security. Best of all, at every village you’ll find a community that looks out for each other, so you feel safe at home.
24-hour support
Almost all Metlifecare villages provide an emergency call bell in every unit, meaning you have access to on-call help and support, 24/7.
Ready-made community
Step out your front door to enjoy community and connection with the support of like-minded friends, neighbours and on-site staff.
No outdoor maintenance
Let us look after lawn-mowing, gutter cleaning and the rest of the outdoor maintenance, so you have more time to do what you enjoy most.
Transparent village fee
Your village fee cover costs such as rates, building insurance, maintenance and repairs, staff wages and gardening. Packaged into one single payment, this helps you plan ahead and simplifies your bills.
Fabulous facilities
Our villages offer a range of first-class on-site communal facilities like heated swimming and spa pools, beauty salons, cafés, restaurants, bowling greens, libraries and pétanque courts.
Safe and secure
Your safety and security are paramount at Metlifecare. As every village is unique, security features vary from village to village and could include 24/7 staffing, swipe access gates, CCTV or perimeter security. Best of all, at every village you’ll find a community that looks out for each other, so you feel safe at home.
24-hour support
Almost all Metlifecare villages provide an emergency call bell in every unit, meaning you have access to on-call help and support, 24/7.
Ready-made community
Step out your front door to enjoy community and connection with the support of like-minded friends, neighbours and on-site staff.
No outdoor maintenance
Let us look after lawn-mowing, gutter cleaning and the rest of the outdoor maintenance, so you have more time to do what you enjoy most.
Transparent village fee
Your village fee cover costs such as rates, building insurance, maintenance and repairs, staff wages and gardening. Packaged into one single payment, this helps you plan ahead and simplifies your bills.
Fabulous facilities
Our villages offer a range of first-class on-site communal facilities like heated swimming and spa pools, beauty salons, cafés, restaurants, bowling greens, libraries and pétanque courts.
Supportive families
Taking the next step with confidence
This is part of a series of sponsored stories by ZB’s Kerre Woodham, exploring life in Metlifecare villages through the eyes of residents – how they came to be there, what shaped their choice of village, and how they’re enjoying life now. Today: Kerre meets two Mums and a Dad pleased their children helped them make the move into a retirement village.
Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and experiences shared by residents in this article are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Metlifecare. The information provided is general in nature and should not be relied upon as financial, legal, or professional advice. Prospective residents are strongly encouraged to seek independent legal and financial advice, and to undertake their own enquiries, before making any decision about entering a retirement village.
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