YOUR GUIDE TO
Independent Living
What Happens if I need More Assistance or Care?
Your questions answered
When you’re looking at retirement villages, it’s natural to think beyond today and ask: “What happens if my health changes and I need more help?”
This guide explains how things work in Archer villages if, one day, you need more assistance and need to move from independent living into a care home setting.
Key Takeaways
Some Archer villages have care homes on site, which is a major advantage when choosing where to live long-term.
If you’re already an Archer village resident, you have priority placement into an Archer care home (subject to clinical needs and availability).
Your care is based on your individual health needs at the time, with clinical advice guiding the level of assistance you require.
Archer’s finance team works with you and your family to sort out the financial side of moving from independent living into care, helping reduce stress and confusion.
The property and sales teams handle refurbishment and resale of your vacated villa, so you don’t have to manage selling a home while adjusting to a new level of care.
Once your villa is resold, the finance team finalises the transition of funds and fees, aiming to make the whole process feel almost seamless from your perspective.
Whatever the future holds, Archer’s goal is to assist you and help make life as good as it can be, both now and if your needs increase over time.
Villages with care homes on site
Some Archer villages also have care home facilities on site. This is often a major consideration for people in their selection of the right village. What would happen in the future, should your health deteriorate and you need to move from independent living to living with assistance in a care home.
For residents, that can be hugely reassuring because:
you don’t have to start from scratch finding a new provider
you’re not dealing with strangers in an unfamiliar place
you can often stay on the same overall site, close to familiar faces and routines
Priority placement for village residents
If you are already living in one of the Archer villages as a resident and your health changes, you naturally have priority placement in an Archer care home (subject to availability and clinical criteria).
That means:
you’re not competing with the whole public waiting list on equal terms
your situation is already known to the Archer team
your move can be considered and planned with you and your family
You’ll have access to individual care based on your own health needs at the time, not a one-size-fits-all approach. Clinical professionals are involved to advise on:
the level of assistance you actually require
what type of care setting will best support your wellbeing
how to manage the transition safely and sensitively
How the financial side is handled
Money questions can be one of the most stressful parts of a change in health. At Archer, the finance team works alongside you and your family to sort through the financial details of moving from independent living into care.
Their role is to:
explain how the change will work financially
help you understand fees, funding options and timing
manage the paperwork and calculations in the background
The goal is less worry for you, and to ensure the financial transition has as little impact as possible on the continuity of your day-to-day care. You focus on your health and wellbeing; the team focuses on getting the numbers right.
What happens to my Villa?
If you move from your independent villa into an Archer care home, you won’t be left to sort out the property side on your own.
Here’s what typically happens:
Your care needs are assessed and you move into the appropriate care home setting.
The Archer property and sales team arrange for refurbishment of your now-vacated villa so it’s fresh and ready for a new resident.
The villa is marketed and resold by the Archer team, without you having to manage open homes or sales agents.
Once your villa is resold, the finance team finalises the transition from independent living to care. Funds and fees are sorted by the finance team, aiming to make the process as smooth and seamless as possible for you.
Throughout this process, Archer’s teams are working in the background so you don’t have to juggle selling a property while adjusting to a new level of care.
Whatever the future holds, we’re here to assist and help make life as good as it can be.
Special Note
This video series ‘Your guide to independent living’ is intended to provide an overview only and, depending on when it is viewed, may contain outdated information. For the most current details, please refer to the village’s Disclosure Statement and Occupational Right Agreement.
Archer
Villages
With four superbly located retirement villages in Christchurch, Archer has the right home for you in the location you love. Find a village below to learn more or get in touch.
Beckenham Village & Home
Nestled in the heart of the Beckenham shopping precinct, near the picturesque hills and in a prime central location, Archer Beckenham Village offers a welcoming and convenient lifestyle. Many residents choose Archer Beckenham for the vibrant, “close to the heart of the village” atmosphere that makes the area so special.
Beckenham
Thorrington Village
Often described and ‘green and leafy’ the gardens and surrounding at Archer Thorrington are best experienced than described. Set in the quiet and sheltered “Beckenham Loop’ area, the village offers peace and tranquillity in extensive park like surroundings.
Beckenham
Maryville Courts Village
Maryville Courts Village is a haven in the inner city and brings together the convenience of city living, the closeness of a friendly community and the comfort of a spacious surroundings.
Central City
Linrose Village
Linrose Village is an independent-living village and provides an affordable living option compared to many retirement villages in the city. It is located on a bus route and near to Eastgate Mall and in close proximity to the Brighton and Sumner Coastline.
