Ranked by Capital Back — how much of the resident's capital comes back to the family, scored purely from each village's own statutory Disclosure Statement. Life Score shown alongside, never blended. 5 of 6 Gisborne villages have a published score.
| # | Village | Location | Capital Back | Life Score | Deferred fee | Capital repaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiri Te Kanawa Retirement Village | Lytton West, Gisborne | 50 | 98 | 30% | ~111d |
| 2 | Beetham Lifestyle Village | Lytton West, Gisborne | 45 | 83 | 30% | ~112d |
| 3 | Bruere Village | Gisborne | 25 | — | 30% | — |
| 4 | Arohaina Village | Te Hapara, Gisborne | 14 | 24 | 27% | — |
| 5 | Dunblane Village | Kaiti, Gisborne | 14 | — | 27% | — |
Market context: the national median Capital Back is 47; Gisborne's median is 25. Only villages with a published score are ranked — see the methodology. Operators may request a review of any figure.