The Oaks assisted living at Woodgrove Retirement Village, Pietermaritzburg — Photos: Woodgrove Village (Mowana Communities) (source)

Independent living cottages at Woodgrove Retirement Village, Pietermaritzburg — Photos: Woodgrove Village (Mowana Communities) (source)

Non-profit life-right village in Wembley with 172 independent units, The Oaks assisted living and The Lodge fully supported care at R32,150 to R38,110 a month.

Type of care: Retirement Villages, Assisted Living, Frail Care
Town: Wembley, Pietermaritzburg, Pietermaritzburg, Hilton & Howick
Ownership: Life right, Rental
Units: 172
Care beds: 20
Pricing: Fully supported care at The Lodge: R32,150 a month single room, R38,110 premium room (2026).
Details last checked: 2026-11-06

172 independent units of 50 to 200 m² on life rights; pets welcome
The Oaks: 23 assisted-living bedsitters with care and three meals; The Lodge: 16 rooms plus 4 respite beds
The Lodge R32,150 (single) to R38,110 (premium) a month, 2026
Village nursing service and clinic; Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg 10 minutes

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1Which ownership model is offered (life right, sectional title, rental), and what is repaid when the unit is vacated?
2What does the monthly levy cover, and how much has it gone up in each of the past three years?
3Is there frail care on site? Do residents get priority for a bed, and is there a waiting list?
4Who manages the village, and is there a residents' committee?
5What happens if one partner needs care and the other stays independent?

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