James Wattie Retirement Village

At James Wattie Retirement Village, we’re dedicated to caring for you and into your future. It’s comforting for couples at different stages in their health to know that they will be cared for within the same Ryman village, by the same Ryman team.

The village will provide independent and assisted-living options, as well as resthome, hospital and specialist dementia care.

Providing the full range of living and care options is just one of Ryman’s points of difference.

When Ryman Healthcare was founded over 35 years ago, our co-founder Kevin Hickman thought about what he’d want for his own mother. He set one simple standard for the care we provide: It’s got to be good enough for Mum.

Today, we not only uphold that same standard, we continue to raise the bar in retirement living and aged care.

Ryman offer some of the most resident-friendly and transparent terms in Australasia, with agreements written in plain language so they are easy for everyone to understand.

Our base weekly fee is fixed for the entire time you occupy your townhouse or apartment, guaranteed.* And our deferred management fee is capped at 20 percent – one of the lowest in the retirement sector.

Leading innovation is something that Ryman are becoming renowned for. Our seasonal Delicious menu is made fresh on site by in-house village chefs. If you ever feel like letting someone else doing the cooking, you can choose from three main courses, including a vegetarian option. We also cater for special dietary requirements.

Just like our Delicious meals, our individually frozen meals are made fresh, using only natural ingredients. The ready-to-eat meals are very reasonably priced and are available to purchase from the village café or reception.

We’ve developed our own ACC accredited Triple A exercise programme. Catering for all ability levels, this free programme improves strength, balance and mobility. Our Engage activities programme provides events and activities for residents, such as the weekly Happy Hour, arts and crafts, and outings in the village van.

Having daily activities and events to look forward to, combined with a friendly village environment, is what life is all about. It’s those moments of shared joy and laughter. Because at Ryman villages, we create the kind of community that our residents grew up in – connected and caring.

This brand new retirement village in Havelock North is located at 122 Te Aute Road with superb views of Te Mata Peak. It is a short drive to The Village in Havelock North, which offers retail shopping, a supermarket, specialty shops, and a variety of dining options. Residents can also enjoy the convenience of transport options nearby.

Apartments and townhouses are designed with the over 70's in mind. Their spacious, well-considered layouts include contemporary kitchens and bathrooms that make daily life easy for you. For your peace of mind, call bells are monitored 24 hours a day by on-site staff, and we have 24-hour security to ensure your safety at all times.

Amenities will include a café, all-weather bowling green, indoor heated swimming pool, spa, library, gymnasium, hair and beauty salon, movie theatre, shop and bar.

As a Ryman village, James Wattie Retirement Village is part of a brand that has won the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand: Aged Care and Retirement Villages award six times. And we’ve been awarded the gold medal six times in the Reader’s Digest Quality Service award.

Of all the large providers (with 15 villages or more) in New Zealand, Ryman has the highest number of care centres with 4 years’ certification – the ‘gold standard’ in care – from the Ministry of Health.

The Lifestyle at James Wattie Retirement Village will have so many wonderful aspects. However, we appreciate that everyone has different needs and expectations. Which is why we encourage you to come and book an appointment to see for yourself.

Compare Ryman terms with other retirement village providers and find out what care options they provide for the future. Feel free to even join in on events and activities, that way, you’ll obtain a real appreciation of village lifestyle, and whether you can see yourself living there. Read less