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Your Retirement, Your Way – Independent Living and Aged Care Options

  • Independent living Villas
  • Assisted living Serviced apartments
  • Personalised care Rest home & hospital-level care

Retirement Living and Aged Care in New Plymouth at Molly Ryan

Set within five and a half acres of beautifully maintained gardens and lawns, Molly Ryan Retirement Village is part of an Arvida Living Well Community offering both independent living and aged care services in the heart of New Plymouth. Our village is known for its welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of community, shaped by the people and lifestyle of the region.

Residents enjoy a wide range of activities—from creative arts and crafts to friendly housie and bowls competitions—designed to support wellbeing and connection.

Conveniently located near the scenic Waiwhakaiho River in Merrilands, Molly Ryan is close to local shops and just a six-minute drive from the beautiful Pukekura Park. The restaurants, galleries, and cultural attractions of downtown New Plymouth are also nearby, making it easy to enjoy outings with friends and family.

Whether you're exploring retirement living options or looking for trusted aged care in New Plymouth, Molly Ryan offers the ideal blend of independence, support, and community.

Comfort and companionship in a well-equipped community that lets you be yourself

There’s a full range of accommodation styles at Molly Ryan - villas for independent living, serviced apartments and studios, a warm and inviting rest home, and a hospital for 24-hour care. Paved walkways throughout the community make it easy to visit friends, attend activities and enjoy the park-like setting.

Molly Ryan’s large social lounge acts as a hub for community events like ‘chit chat’ afternoons, happy hour or fish ‘n’ chip nights. If you like to keep fit, there are fitness sessions and a heated swimming pool. To help you stay connected with the wider New Plymouth community, the community van runs a programme of trips for shopping and scenic excursions.

Arvida. Life your way.

Accommodation options

Villas

60-132sqm

Our cleverly designed one, two and three-bedroom villa homes have north-facing aspects for warmth and sunshine. They have been built with accessibility in mind and are fully equipped with everything you need for stress-free independent living. Some have internal garaging and conservatories.

Ministry of Health Certification: 3 years

Available rooms: Standard; or Premium ($15.00 - $15.00 / night)

Person-centred care options

  • Rest home care Rest home care
  • Hospital care Hospital care

We offer the very best care and personal attention in a friendly, family-focused environment.

There is a registered nurse in the care centre 24 hours a day and all services are provided by qualified carers. For the more active residents, there are plenty of options for creativity, staying fit, socialising, and getting out and about.

Facilities & activities

Our warm and vibrant community offers wonderful communal amenities, including an indoor pool complex. We love family and friends to join us for summer barbecues and community events.

Connect with Molly Ryan

Are you searching for ‘retirement villages New Plymouth’, ‘assisted living New Plymouth’ or ‘rest home New Plymouth’? Get in touch with Jennifer to arrange a tour of Molly Ryan or request an info pack.

Additional Information

Postal address

PO Box 18010 Merrilands New Plymouth 4360

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