Summerset at Heritage Park Retirement Village is a retirement village at 8 Harrison Rd in Mount Albert, Auckland, with a Google rating of 4.3. Summerset is a New Zealand retirement village operator with villages around the country.
Choosing a retirement village is a big decision, so look beyond the brochure. Ask what types of living are on offer, from independent villas and apartments to care options on site, and what happens if your needs change. In New Zealand, most villages work under an occupation right agreement, so ask for the full terms, including weekly fees, what happens to your capital when you leave, and have a lawyer read it before you sign. Visit more than once, at different times of day, and talk to residents about the community and how the village is run. Regulars say the best advice is to start early, before a crisis forces a quick choice.
For older Aucklanders weighing their options, the village on Harrison Rd in Mount Albert is one to visit.