Kōwhainui Retirement Village, Whanganui
- LocationEdith Collier Drive and Kowhainui Drive, Otamatea, Whanganui
- TypeRetirement villas (licence to occupy)
- Village size33 two bedroom villas
- Villa size82-96m2 plus conservatory
- FeaturesPets welcome
- ParkingSecure off street
- Call usTrish 06 349 1494
Enliven’s Kōwhainui Village offers a wonderful lifestyle opportunity in Whanganui’s premier suburb of Otamatea.
This popular village has been carefully laid out across two neighbouring sites.
The boutique Kōwhainui Drive villas are set in beautiful park-like surroundings, while Edith Collier Drive’s modern villas are set on a sweeping cul-de-sac amongst abundant rose gardens. Both sites share the vibrant Kōwhainui lifestyle that residents love.
At Kōwhainui Village; everything is at your finger tips. While the village is placed outside the hustle and bustle of town for peace and quiet, it is only a 15 minute walk from St John’s Hill Shopping Centre, which includes a chemist, dairy, hairdressers and takeaway shop.
Kōwhainui Village is also just a 20 minute walk from the picturesque Virginia Lake Reserve, where you can pack a picnic and enjoy a day of birdwatching, scenic walks and feeding the hungry ducks that roam freely.
However one of the best things about a move to Kowhainui Village is you can focus on enjoying your retirement while we take care of the rest. We’ll look after the property maintenance and gardening; we even offer meals and housekeeping services.
Kōwhainui Village in Edith Collier Drive.
Opened in 2013, Edith Collier Drive boasts 17 modern, purpose built brick villas with private courtyards, set amongst established rose gardens. Many Edith Collier Drive villas also include a conservatory allowing residents to make the most of the Whanganui sunshine.
Kōwhainui Village in Kowhainui Drive.
Opened in 1988, the 16 boutique villas of Kōwhainui Drive are a popular option for retirees who enjoy private garden areas and beautiful park-like surroundings.
Villa features.
Each of the villas on Edith Collier Drive and Kōwhainui Drive include:
- a modern kitchen complete with oven, hob, rangehood and dishwasher
- a heat pump/air conditioning unit
- a modern, wet-floor bathroom
- a garage
- a private courtyard or garden area
- quality carpet and slip resistant vinyl flooring
- connections for telephone, internet and digital TV
- quality curtains or blinds.
A full range of positive ageing services
Enliven offers a full range of positive ageing services. Kōwhainui Village offers independent retirement living in licence to occupy (LTO) villas. We also offer a small number of rental units.
At neighbouring Kōwhainui Home we offer both short and long term rest home and hospital level care. That means if your needs change, so too can the support we provide. It also make Kōwhainui Home and Village a perfect option for couples who need different levels of support.
If there comes a time village residents need extra support, they will have priority entry to our Kōwhainui Home when there is availability.
Retirement with Enliven
There are many reasons people give for moving to Enliven’s retirement villages and apartments. Find out more about why retirees choose us.
Additional services
Like all Enliven Villages, we go above and beyond standard health care. That’s why Kōwhainui Village has additional services and support.
Kowhainui Retirement Village
Additional services and support
These services are available on a one-off, short- or long-term basis.
Meals Delicious home cooked meals for either lunch, dinner or even both. You can order either a light meal or a larger main meal. This can be on a one-off or regular basis with meal concession cards available too.
Catering Hosting an event or simply having friends for morning or afternoon tea? We can help by offering a range of sweet and savoury catering options.
Caretaker services Need a picture hung, furniture moved, some plants potted? Our caretaker can help with almost any job – no matter how large or small.
Housekeeping We offer a range of cleaning and housekeeping services. Whether you’re looking for a full spring clean, a regular weekly clean or just a one-off – we can help. We can even pick up just the jobs you hate – like cleaning out the fridge, oven or rangehood.
Laundry Laundry getting on top of you? We can help with a one-off or regular laundry service.
Personal care We offer a range of services from assistance with showering, to medicine oversight, continence assessment, and nursing call outs.
Guest accommodation Enliven’s guest studio apartments are available for family and friends visting from out of town.
Short-term care Enliven’s respite and health recovery care is available to provide short-term care following illness, injury or surgery.
Services details are subject to change.
Contact your village manager or coordinator for details.
Kowhainui Retirement Village news
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Thank you aged care nurses!
As the world marks International Nurses Day 2022, Enliven is highlighting the positive difference aged care nurses make to the lives of New Zealand elders and the wider health sector.
“New Zealand elders’ matter… don’t they!?”
Enliven is joining the chorus of aged residential care providers across New Zealand calling on the government to do more to support New Zealand’s elders.
Enliven accredited to run Competency Assessment Programme
Positive aging service Enliven Central is now accredited by the Nursing Council of New Zealand to run a Competency Assessment
