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. 43 of 44 Wellington villages have a published score.
| # | Village | Location | Capital Back | Life Score | Deferred fee | Capital repaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midlands Gardens Retirement Village | Paraparaumu, Paraparaumu | 74 | — | 20% | ~135d |
| 2 | Elderslea Village | Elderslea, Upper Hutt | 63 | 63 | 30% | ~50d |
| 3 | Heretaunga Lifestyle Care & Village | Silverstream, Upper Hutt | 63 | — | 30% | ~54d |
| 4 | Winara Retirement Village | Waikanae | 62 | — | 28% | ~110d |
| 5 | Waikanae Lodge | Waikanae, Kapiti Coast | 61 | 88 | 30% | ~93d |
| 6 | Lansdowne Park | Masterton, Masterton | 60 | — | 30% | ~119d |
| 7 | Whitby Lakes Retirement Village | Whitby, Porirua | 59 | 61 | 30% | ~145d |
| 8 | Crofton Downs Retirement Village | Crofton Downs, Wellington | 58 | 70 | 30% | ~163d |
| 9 | Fergusson Retirement Village | Trentham, Upper Hutt | 57 | — | 28% | ~214d |
| 10 | Hutt Gables Masonic Village | Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt | 57 | — | 30% | ~93d |
Market context: the national median Capital Back is 47; Wellington's median is 51. Only villages with a published score are ranked — see the methodology. Operators may request a review of any figure.
These Wellington villages publish a strong lifestyle offering (Life Score ≥ 75) alongside filed financial terms that score under 42 — the combination families most often walk into blind. The figures are the village's own; weigh both before you sign.
| Village | Location | Life Score | Capital Back | Deferred fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerset on the Coast | Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast | 81 | 36 | 25% |
| Summerset Waikanae | Waikanae, Kapiti Coast | 79 | 38 | 25% |
All 44 Wellington villages → · National Capital Back ranking →