Retirement Living Auckland - What Stops Aucklanders Taking Their Next Step?

Anyone already enjoying a move to a Retirement Village will tell you they wish they had made the move earlier. So, what stopped them?

“It’s so overwhelming there are so many Retirement Villages. Where do we start?”


“I’m so stressed with Mum and Dad needing my help to move, I just don’t have time to help them what with family, work and other commitments, it’s such a huge job.”


“My wife and I tried to move to a Retirement Village five years ago, we couldn’t decide which Retirement Village was right for us, so put it on the back burner.”


Does any of this sound familiar?


Carmel who has worked across multiple industries including education, health, aged care, sales, and marketing “I hear the confusion people feel every time we talk Retirement Options, which is why at Next Step Retirement Living we try to take the stress and confusion out of choosing your Next Step”.

Questions we hear all the time:


  • What Village will meet our present and future needs and requirements?
  • How do we decide where is best for us?
  • What is the difference between Independent Living, Assisted Living, Specialized Care? Which one do I need? 
  • Will I be happy living in a large Retirement Village, or would I be happier in a smaller community?
  • Is the village friendly and will I be able to make new friends there?
  • “No hidden costs”, what does that mean? 
  • This is very different compared to buying a house, so much more information to understand and choose from, how can I understand it all?

At Next Step Retirement Living you will work with an Independent Adviser who will personally help you through every step of the process in choosing your future retirement needs. Including:


  • An in-depth conversation about your personal needs, priorities, requirements, and possible health issues.
  • Your Next Step Adviser will research matching Retirement Options that may suit your needs.
  • Assistance processing the information and understanding how it all works, including the different cost options and fee structures.
  • Support when visiting potential villages. Reviewing the information provided and helping to point out things you may not have considered.  
  • Finally, being able to make an informed decision when choosing your Retirement Living, that meets all your needs and those of your loved ones.


Contact Carmel for a chat 0272276356 or email her carmel@nextstepinfo.co.nz.