Old Age Homes · Knysna
Loeriehof
Registered residential facility for older persons in central Knysna.
Old Age Homes · Hornlee, Knysna
Vermont Old Aged Home
Registered home for older persons in Hornlee, Knysna.
Local knowledge
Living in Knysna
Knysna offers lagoon and forest living with a strong community of retirees. Life Knysna Private Hospital is in town, and George is roughly an hour's drive for specialists and flights.
About old age homes
An old age home (also called a home for the aged or residential care home) provides a room, meals and personal care in one place. Many in the Western Cape are run by churches or non-profit organisations, and some receive a subsidy from the Department of Social Development, which can make them more affordable.
What to ask when visiting a old age home in Knysna
- 1Is the home registered with the Department of Social Development?
- 2Is it subsidised, and what are the admission and means-test criteria?
- 3Are rooms private or shared?
- 4What level of care is available if your parent's health declines?
Questions families ask
Old Age Homes in Knysna
Are there subsidised old age homes in the Western Cape?
Yes. Some non-profit homes receive a subsidy from the Department of Social Development for residents who qualify under a means test. Places are limited, and each home will explain its own criteria.