Retirement Villages · Onrus, Hermanus
Onrus Manor (Faircape Life)
Faircape life right village of about 200 apartments in Onrus near Hermanus, with home-based care in 1 to 24 hour blocks and a daily clinic.
- Assisted Living
- Life right
Local knowledge
Living in Hermanus
Hermanus has one of the oldest age profiles of any town in South Africa. The cliff path, village feel and Mediclinic Hermanus make it a long-time favourite for retirement.
It is about 1 hour 30 minutes from Cape Town International. Waiting lists for frail care can be long because demand is so concentrated, so families should ask about them early.
About assisted living
Assisted living sits between independent living and frail care. Residents have their own room or small apartment, and the facility provides meals, laundry, housekeeping, medication reminders and staff on call, without 24-hour nursing.
What to ask when visiting a assisted living facility in Hermanus
- 1What help is included in the monthly fee, and what is charged extra?
- 2Is there a nurse on site, and at what hours?
- 3What happens if care needs increase? Is there a frail care unit to move to?
- 4Can residents bring their own furniture or a pet?
Other care in Hermanus
Questions families ask
Assisted Living in Hermanus
What is the difference between assisted living and frail care?
Assisted living gives support with daily life (meals, cleaning, reminders) to people who are still largely independent. Frail care provides 24-hour nursing for people who need hands-on help with bathing, dressing, moving or eating.