Retirement and Elder Care in Waterfall
Waterfall, with its idyllic climate and off the beaten trail appeal has been considered by many to be the perfect place to settle into retirement.
With easy access to shops of all kinds, a thriving medical centre, dentists, library, churches and nature reserve, makes Waterfall just enough of a village to be quietly appreciated without being inconveniently remote. The following are places focusing on retirement or more specialised care for the elderly: Waterfall Gardens
Waterfall Gardens is a 14 Ha retirement village with 150 free standing cottages built in over eight designs set in stunning gardens. There is a community care centre and a dining room, covered swimming pool, library. A Personal Care Centre offers nursing care for recuperating patients, as well as for people no longer able to care for themselves in their own homes. There are three types of cottages according to price: Type A R560k- R590k; Type B R780k-R800k; Type C R1Million – R1.2Million. The Personal Care Centre offers shared rooms or single rooms at a monthly and daily rate click here for details. To learn more about Waterfall Gardens Visit their site: http://waterfallgardens.co.za/ Contact Kerry Mindry 031 762 1280 The Waterfall Rest and Care House
A specialised facility nestled on a hill off Baildon Drive is home away from home facilitated in an old mansion under the shade of beautiful trees. The focus of the house is a sunny swimming pool in the centre of an atrium where people can be found soaking up the rays or languishing in the shade depending on the time of day. The home focuses on those with neurological related needs. The facility's priorities include treating residents with dignity, respecting privacy and holding the individuality of each person in high regard. Those in charge make it clear that this is not an institution. Clinical care and expertise are important features of the care here. Respite Care and Post Hospitalisation Care are offered too. For rates and more information contact Sister Marjorie 031 765 7833/ 083 651 6843 Le Domain
Although not strictly in Waterfall, Le Domain is less than 5 min drive awayl, approximately 2 km. It’s sheer size says it cannot be ignored. Le Domain is closer by far to Waterfall shops and doctors than to Hillcrest’s. To quote the website where it is put so laconically: Le Domaine is set amongst the gently rolling green hills just outside of Hillcrest, There are 700 residential units to date, the majority of which are sold on a sectional title basis and a small number on a life rights basis. The Estate occupies an area of 35 hectares with 7.5kms of boundary wall. The units are arranged in 17 villages and 3 apartment blocks named after French regions and towns and are all set amidst landscaped gardens with waterways and ponds. Indigenous vegetation is utilised throughout, providing a haven for an array of wildlife and birds. Homes are designed in a Tuscan style with the rustic earthen hues allowing them to blend into the natural environment. With the accent on healthy living, there are plenty of opportunities to engage in both indoor and outdoor activities with other residents or to enjoy the quiet surroundings of your own residence. Le Domain also provides a Care Centre: which provides two levels of care depending on personal requirements, the assisted living option for the more active and the frail care option for those requiring more intensive care on a 24 hour basis. For more information about the Care Centre Click This Link. Or call Contact 031 716 8000; Email: [email protected] Care Centre: 031 716 8450 or email: [email protected] Information on properties Click Here Private Nursing Practitioner
Sister Marjorie Warnes works in both Waterfall and Hillcrest. Sister Marjorie offers the following services: · Professional evaluation of Home Care needs. · Co-ordination of all home care services. · Advisory services, e.g. appliances and allied medical personnel. · Guidance with medication and supervision of medication · All enteral care, e.g. PEGS, NASOGASTRIC FEEDS etc · Urine catheter care. · Wound care, health education and more. · Daily washes or as needed with nursing assessment. · Supply nursing caregivers and nursing personnel. · Sr’s will write the nursing care plans and nursing assessment. For more information contact Sister Marjorie 083 651 6843 or 031 765 7833 [email protected] Falls Haven Rest Home
Home from home for the aged in Rock Road Waterfall The home specialises in Frail Care with a Day Care also available. Sister Jenny 082 825 0303 Verna 082 415 7556 [email protected] |
Making up for lost time during the Second World War, many soldiers returning home to Europe, North America and the colonies establishing families, the children of which are embarking on their retirement years round about now. Unfortunately this collective has been described as largely asset rich and cash poor.
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By Sister Majorie Warnes Private Nursing Practicioner 083 651 6843 [email protected] -Is the facility owned or managed by a nursing sister and/or medical professional?
-Does the person have professional nursing experience to be able to look after the resident/patient professionally. -Does professional care come before aesthetics. Do the staff act in a professional manner when you arrive to meet them. Look at the size of the room: is it a shared room with the view to the following - Your parent has the right to dignity, respect and privacy at all times. Are the elderly encourages to participate in activities? Remember elderly parents are not keen, they need encouragement. Does the place smell of urine or other similar odours? How often are the residents showered or bathed? Alzheimers and other neurological patients/conditions must be separate from mentally healthy residents , as it can be very upsetting for those other residents. Would you like your parent to stay in one place from elderly frail, dementia/ until his/her last days? Sister Majorie Warnes Private Nursing Practicioner 083 651 6843 [email protected] |