Old Age Homes · Somerset West & Helderberg
ACVV Huis Marie Louw
ACVV residential facility for older persons in Somerset West.
Local knowledge
Living in Somerset West & Helderberg
The Helderberg basin has more retirement villages than almost anywhere else in the country, which is why so many semigrating families start here. Mediclinic Vergelegen and Helderberg Hospital are in Somerset West, shopping is easy, and Cape Town International is roughly 30 minutes away on the N2.
The range is wide: large lifestyle estates with golf and clubhouses, smaller church-linked villages, and stand-alone frail care centres. Strand and Gordon's Bay are usually cheaper than Somerset West itself.
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 Somerset West & Helderberg
- 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?
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Questions families ask
Old Age Homes in Somerset West & Helderberg
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.