011 972 5417
manager@herfsland.co.za
Frail Care & Semi-Care
Frail Care
- 24-hour nursing care & monitoring by our team of registered nurses and care workers
- Caring for residents with various illnesses and conditions associated with the elderly eg dementia, stroke, diabetes, cancer etc
- Palliative Care & End of Life Care
- Nurse-call system
- Full-time assistance with dressing, showering, eating and mobility
- Administration of medication
- Balanced meals & specialised meals when required
- Daily cleaning of rooms and bathroom facilities
- Active aging activities – colouring, enjoying the outdoor, exercises & religious gatherings
- Specialised care for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease in the Sunflower section
Single-, two bed- and four bedrooms are available in the Evergreen, Protea and Fynbos section.
Our Sunflower section focuses on residents living with Dementia/Alzheimer’s disease.
Cost
Single/Two/Four bedroom
R 14 890 per month
Single room with on-suite bathroom /toilet
R 15 802 per month
Laundry services available at additional cost of
R 580 per month
Our nursing team are experienced in caring for our residents with illnesses and conditions associated with the elderly.
Semi-Care
In the Azalea and Hibiscus Section they can add a personal touch to their room with own furniture to make it their “own home”. The rooms are serviced once a week. Our Residents in semi-care section can still take care of themselves and their rooms.
- 24 hour monitoring – by our registered nurses
- Management of medication
- Balanced meals in the main dining room
- Weekly Active aging Activities – Bingo, exercises, sing-a-long, weekly church service and other religious activities.
- Coin-operated laundry for the active resident as an option
Cost
Single rooms with bathrooms to share in the Azalea & Hibiscus section.
R 11 640 per month
Single rooms with on-suite bathrooms are available in the Azalea section.
R 15 805 per month
Laundry services available at additional cost of
R 580 per month
The full-time social worker motivates residents to participate in one or more of the active aging activities to enhance their intellectual, physical and social well-being.
Activities include bingo, exercises, singalong and various religious activities. She is also available to the residents and families for support and counselling.
Residents can spoil themselves with treats or buy much needed toiletries from the tuckshop. A hairdresser comes in three times a week. Many residents take a daily stroll outside to keep active and fit and enjoy our beautiful gardens.
Spending time with our elderly loved ones is very important. Families are encouraged welcome to arrange special events eg. birthday celebration at Herfsland for those who cannot travel.
It is important that our residents stay in contact with their families, even if they are abroad. A video call service is available for any family member who cannot visit their loved one in person.
Short Term Care
Day care and short-term care give families and care givers the opportunities to take a break from the challenges of caring for their loved one. This is ideal for family members who needs time off to attend to other responsibilities or would like to take a much-needed break / vacation.
Cost
Day care (Lunch included)
R 485 per day
Day care (Breakfast and lunch meal included)
R 500 per day
Short term overnight stay (3 meals included)
R 520 per day
Dementia / Alzheimer
Support Group
Taking care of a loved one living with dementia and be very stressful and challenging at the best of times. At the Dementia /Alzheimer support group we share our stories and learn from each other’s challenges and experiences. The support group convenes every last Wednesday of the month (January to November) in the library at Herfsland at 16h00.
Sr Maryna Oosthuizen
011 972 5417
nursing@herfsland.co.za
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