Welcome to our state-of-the-art frail care facility, where compassionate care meets modern convenience. Our facility is designed to provide a comfortable and secure environment for individuals who require specialized assistance and attention due to frailty or medical conditions. With a focus on both comfort and technology, we strive to ensure the well-being of our residents while fostering a sense of community and engagement.
Welcome to our dedicated assisted living home, where comfort, security, and personalized care come together to create a haven for residents seeking a supportive and enriching lifestyle. Our comprehensive facilities and thoughtful services are meticulously designed to cater to the unique needs of our residents, promoting both independence and a strong sense of community. From a vigilant permanent carer and modern amenities to engaging outings and delectable meals, our home aims to provide an environment that nurtures well-being and fosters a fulfilling way of life. Explore the details below to discover the array of features that make our assisted living home a true sanctuary for those seeking a comfortable and caring living experience.
This is our latest addition and consist of 2 single bedrooms and 1 double bedroom.
Each house is fully equipped with a sitting room, dining room and small kitchenette that can be used by residents. A common television with DSTV (with sport channels) is available in the sitting rooms. Residents has access to Wi-Fi to allow them to call family over WhatsApp, Skype or even Zoom. Our personnel usually assist residents when technology is challenging. We encourage residents to bring there own furniture where possible and will hang portraits of loved ones at their beds. We wish our residents to experience a home and not a hospital.
Each of the frail care facilities under our management has equipment to monitor blood pressure, blood saturation levels, sugar levels if a person is diabetic and supplemental oxygen should it be required in an emergency We are also directly linked to an ambulance service should residents need to be rushed to a hospital.
All bedrooms are equipped with CCTV cameras. Curtains provide privacy around the beds when somebody is washed or dressed. Rooms without curtains has a camera snoozer to ensure privacy. Access to the camera recorder are strictly controlled and private.
Personal care becomes difficult with high age especially with diseases such as dementia where persons often develop hydrophobia. We take care of all personal care from shaving the men, cutting nails, assist with showering and brushing teeth. All showers has no steps to prevent any tripping hazards when entering or leaving the shower. The toilets are also slightly raised with gripping handles to make sitting and raising easier.
Other services includes all washing and meals that is provided three times a day. Snacks is also provided at 11:00 and 15:00 each days. Where residents wish to stay up late, we also provide an evening snack
We have very strict rules on how health care is done. Records are kept on all health related issues and the sister in charge go through all information on a daily basis. A care plan is developed based on doctor inputs, history of the patient and any specific requirements. The care plan is periodically revised based on new information or changes in circumstances.
Great care is taken to ensure that all medication are taken as prescribed. Blood pressure, sugar levels and oxygen saturation levels are all monitored where necessary and serves as inputs to the care plan. Feedback to family members are also given immediately if there are any health issues identified.
We follow a weekly programme of activities. On Mondays everybody gathers for a game of Bingo with many prices to win. Thursdays are very important because then we visit the Spar and coffee shop. When weather permitting once a month we try to make a major excursion such as visiting table mountain.
What can I do if I want to get involved or help people living in a frail care.
Many elderly does not have close family. Friends are few as most of them are also struggling with challenges that comes with ageing. Our Adopt-a-Granny programme is the cornerstone of our efforts to improve the well-being of our residents specifically where some of them are very lonely.
Care requires equipment that range from hospital beds, wheel chairs and walking aids. These equipment is very expensive with many of the elderly not being able to afford it. We assist with distributing equipment from people who do not need equipment any more to areas of need.
Many elderly just do not have the tools, power or money to do maintenance on their house or flat. This effort currently focus on our own facilities, but in the long run we wish to expand this to the immediate community.
Position: Managing Director
Location: Immanuel
Nursing is a passion for Liana. As a child, whenever somebody in the family was ill, Liana would nurse them until they are bright-eyed and bushy tailed. Today she can live her dream.
Position: Suster-in-charge
Location: Immanuel
Yolanda dreamed to follow a career where she could care for people from childhood. She wanted to do something about their pain and discomfort. She qualified in 1995 with a diploma in general nursing with midwifery, psychiatry and community health.
Position: Reflexologist
Location: Immanuel
Mareike studied reflexology and The Reflexology International Academy of Reflexology and registrated at the Allied Health Profession Council of South Africa.
