Location
7 Fitchett Street,
Palmerston North
Contact
Reception: 9am to 5pm
Reception: 06 350 6400
Sales Enquiries: 06 350 6405
Email: wendyg@metlifecare.co.nz
Accommodation Types
Independent Living
Serviced Apartments
Care Home
Welcome home to Palmerston North Village
Set amongst well-established gardens with local amenities only one block away, our close-knit community of residents fill their days with a number of fun activities, morning teas and much, much more. At Palmerston North Village you’ll step straight into a warm, friendly community where staff and residents have your best interests at heart. Our emphasis is on care, connection and ensuring you have everything you need to thrive.
With 23 brand new two-bedroom villas offering plenty of room to retire, relax and entertain, there’s simply no better time to secure your dream home than now. With new energy, new ways to enjoy retirement and its same warm and welcoming heart, there’s simply no better time to become part of his friendly and close-knit community.
Come and see for yourself
With a village café, community centre, library, swimming pool, spa and a chapel all at arm’s reach, retirement living at Palmerston North Village just can’t be beat. Enjoy a carefree life of safety and comfort right in the heart of the city.
Caring and connected, with a focus on traditional values and with a host of brand new villas on the way, come and see for yourself what’s in store at Palmerston north Village.
Book a tourLocation
Palmerston North Village provides nearly everything you need, but there’s plenty to discover in the local area. Just a short distance away you’ll find a shopping centre filled with useful services as well as a number of cafés cinema and the city library.
New Villas to call home
Palmerston North Village’s newly built villas mean you can enjoy all the rewards of an established community and the joy of your own brand new home. Designed to bring you the best of modern living, these stunning villas are comfortable, bright and beautifully finished. Available in two bedrooms + two bathrooms with quality, modern appliances. Perfectly positioned to soak up both morning and afternoon sun.
Take a personal tour in one of our homes with Wendy at Palmerston North Village
As our village is highly sought after, we recommend registering your interest early so we can advise you of any vacancies.
Come in and visit us – we know you’ll receive a warm welcome.
Facilities & Amenities
If you’re looking to busy yourself with trips to the theatre in town or take one of our tiki tours have we got a social calendar for you! Palmerston North Village not only has city amenities one block away, we also cater to a range of tastes and talents with our village facilities and social activities. Right on your doorstep you have the choice of church services, tai chi classes, various card games, housie and more. Our residents also enjoy village morning teas, sipping coffee at our café and other regular get-togethers. You may like to get your hair done in our salon or swim with the grandchildren in the pool and spa complex.
The beauty of independent living is that the options are there, but you don’t have to do anything if you don’t want to. It’s your choice.
- 24-hour emergency call system
- Billiards
- Café and community centre
- Hairdressing salon
- Inter-denominational chapel
- Library and lounge
- Outdoor living and BBQ area
- Swimming pool and spa
Open Days & Events
There are no open day events planned at the moment, but don’t let that stop you paying us a visit! Drop in and say hello or contact us to arrange a village tour at a time which suits you.

To view a typical month's activity calendar for this village click here
Accommodation types
Even for the most able retiree, there comes a time when help is needed with the basics of day-to-day living. Family members often step in to provide support, however there is always a limit to how much time can be committed and the level of care they can provide. This is where Serviced Apartment living at can provide the ideal answer.
We can provide a whole host of services, 24-hour support and a quality of life that you or your loved ones truly deserve. While you may be at a stage where you need a higher level of care, you can keep the spirit of independence, while your family can rest assured that you are always in safe hands and in good company. For advice on how to talk to your loved ones about moving into a retirement village click here.
RETAIN DHB PERSONAL CARES SUPPORT
We welcome you to utilise DHB funded personal cares services in your unit to avoid unnecessary costs, or you can use our onsite care and personal support services.
SERVICED APARTMENT FOR ASSISTED LIVING
Our purpose-built apartments have a kitchenette and bathroom, offering continued independence with support services tailored to your personal needs.
Care & Support
The best care for any situation.
We deliver peace of mind, by providing you with the care and support you need.
At Palmerston North Village, we offer a number of service packages, allowing you to choose the level of care and support that best suits your needs.
Our service packages are tailor-made to your requirements – we take the time to sit down and talk you through all the options available to work out what is right for you, now and in the future.
Available services include:
- 24-hour emergency call system
- cleaning and laundry services
- companion care
- hospital and rest home care
- household chores assistance
- meals provided by arrangement
- medication management
- personal care
- professional nursing services
- respite apartment for short term stay
- wellness checks
Pricing
In this care home, the accommodation supplement pricing ranges from a minimum of $22.63 to a maximum of $33.11 per day. This pricing covers additional comforts and facilities over and above the standard provision for residential care.
For more information on our care packages, please contact us. We welcome your enquiry.
Credentials
- Our village is a member of the Retirement Village Association.
- All our non-regulated care workers, such as care givers, have access to Aged Care Education training programmes ensuring they are current in the aged care sector.
- All our nursing staff are registered as per requirements of NZ Nursing Council and hold a current Practicing Certificate to deliver the best possible service to our residents.
- Our Care Facilities have a Certificate of Compliance from the Ministry of Health ensuring we comply with their high standards of service.
- Metlifecare has contracts with the local District Health Boards to provide the best care for our residents.
Independent villas and chalets
There’s a choice to suit your need.
Palmerston North Village has a range of accommodation choices that allow for completely independent living through to serviced apartments, rest home and hospital care. This gives couples the chance to stay close should their individual needs be different.
We have a number of charming English style, one bedroom chalets. Made from attractive brick and surrounded by a show of beautiful gardens, all chalets are beautifully appointed and some with a car parking space, carport or single internal access garage. The village also offers 49 one and two bedroom villas, which are similar to a family home. One bedroom villas include a car parking space, car port or single internal access garage, while two bedroom villas all have single internal access garages.
The village is on flat ground so it’s easy to get from your front door to all our community facilities. You live with complete independence, and remain responsible for your own household tasks and meals, while we take care of all the outdoor maintenance. If you would like more help, we offer a range of service and care packages delivered to you in your home.
If you require assisted living options we also have a choice of high quality serviced apartments – designed for people who value their independence but enjoy having easy access to additional care and support services, a rest home and a hospital on-site.
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