24 November 2020
Resource consent granted for Summerset Lower Hutt
We have some fantastic news, resource consent has been granted for Summerset Lower Hutt by the Environment Court.
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Village status
In November 2020, Summerset obtained approval of the resource consent by the Environment Court, with construction of the proposed Summerset village in Lower Hutt planned to start in 2021. When complete, the village will be home to approximately 300 residents and will offer the full continuum of care.
Options available will range from independent living and serviced apartments, to a care centre providing both rest home and hospital level care. It will also offer Summersets' state-of-the-art Memory Care Centre for people living with dementia.
In the heart of Boulcott Village, adjoining the Hutt River
- 3.3 hectare site positioned next to the scenic Hutt River Trail
- Overlooking Boulcott's Farm Heritage Golf Course
- Close to Hutt Valley shopping precinct
- Easy access to Hutt Hospital
Facilities & activities
Summerset residents have access to a range of community facilities. Our villages are built for their environment and generally include the facilities below. Once the village is complete, our on-site Activities Coordinator will also ensure there is a calendar of activities and events that cater to a wide range of resident interests and abilities.
Pool table
Residents' bar
Exercise room
Indoor swimming pool
Barbeque facilities
Residents' workshop
Lounge with large screen TV
Library
Hair salon and beauty clinic
All-weather bowling green
Indoor spa pool
Communal vegetable gardens
Computer with internet access
Piano
Organised outings and activities
Courtesy van
Cafe
Types of homes
Once complete, the village will offer a range of modern, high quality, living options including villas, apartments, serviced apartments, rooms in our care centre or apartments in our innovative Memory Care Centre. Please note: as the village has yet to be developed, all images are indicative only.
Villas & townhouses
2 and 3 bedroom villas
Price to be determined
- single storey homes
- light, spacious, modern open plan living
- one or two bathrooms, including accessible showers, grab rails and non-slip floors
- outdoor living so you can relax and entertain
- internal access garage
Take a 3D tour of one of our 3 bedroom villas
Take a 3D tour of one of our 2 bedroom villas
Apartments
2 and 3 bedroom apartments
Price to be determined
- generous open plan living area with contemporary kitchen
- bathroom with accessible shower, grab rails and non-slip floors. Option for additional toilet
- built in storage
- private patio or balcony for outdoor living
- apartments at ground level or higher up for views over the village and surrounding community
Serviced apartments
Double bedroom serviced apartments
Price to be determined
- generous double bedroom, ideal for singles and couples
- spacious separate living area with kitchenette
- ensuite including accessible shower, grab rails and non-slip floor
- generous storage
- 24 hour support always close at hand
- once complete, will be certified by Ministry of Health to provide Rest Home-Level care
Care centres
Care rooms
- feel at home by decorating and furnishing your care room
- rooms will accommodate television, a comfortable chair and other small items of furniture
- all bathrooms include accessible shower, grab rails and non slip floors
- once complete, will be certified by the Ministry of Health to provide rest home and hospital-level care
Memory Care Centre
Price to be determined
- innovative apartment-style living for residents living with dementia
- single bedroom apartments
- secure garden
- warm and inviting communal areas
- once complete, will be certified by Ministry of Health to provide rest home level secure dementia care
Levels of care
Once developed, our Lower Hutt village will offer the full continuum of care, from ad hoc services through to secure dementia care in our Ministry of Health certified memory care centre.
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