Maryville Courts Retirement Village

2 3 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 4, ISSUE 10 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 4, ISSUE 10 AT A GLANCE MARYVILLE COURTS RETIREMENT VILLAGE (MARYVILLE COURTS) WHAT: Independent living village offering tranquillity in the heart of the city WHERE: Maryville Courts is located in Christchurch, New Zealand WEBSITE: https://archer.org.nz/lifestyle-villages/maryville-courts/ Maryville Courts Retirement Village M aryville Courts Retirement Village (Maryville Courts) has provided independent retirees with a tranquil garden setting conveniently located in the heart of Christchurch since the early 1980s. The inner-city village offers 65 two-bedroom independent living villas and apartments, a two-storey community centre, landscaped gardens, and a variety of resident-led socials, clubs, and events designed to suit over 65s who are looking to enter an active, welcoming community. Having been brought under the Archer Group banner in 2021, Maryville Courts also offers pastoral care services, provided by the onsite Chaplain. Other value additions include fixed weekly fees for life, a 90-day ‘Happy Guarantee’, priority access to higher levels of care, independent garaging, and weekly wellness clinics that are open to all residents. Maryville Courts states, “Maryville Courts provides a private and secure environment, where day-to-day hassles and maintenance are taken care of, leaving you free to enjoy your retirement within a vibrant community. Enjoy our prime location in the heart of Christchurch- it is an easy walk to shops, restaurants, theatres, etc. It is never too early to start planning your retirement lifestyle.” Four staff are available onsite- an enrolled nurse, Chaplain, maintenance supervisor, and the village site manager, Anthony Patterson. Mr. Patterson begins, “Loneliness is a blight for retiree-aged citizens who are still living in at home. An environment like the one we have fostered at Maryville Courts combats this very effectively, as it gives the older generation the chance to be part of a diverse, genuine, and nurturing community. Our residents have a real life here, a sense of purpose and hope, as well as access to care and support for their general wellbeing. There is a stigma surrounding the Living Life, Loving Life