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 retirement villages
A retirement village is a secure community of houses, cottages or apartments for independent older people. Most have a clubhouse, a dining room or coffee shop, maintained gardens and 24-hour security, and many add a frail care centre so residents can move into care later without leaving.
What to ask when visiting a retirement village in Hermanus
- 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?
Other care in Hermanus
Nearby towns
Questions families ask
Retirement Villages in Hermanus
How does a life right work in a retirement village?
You pay a once-off amount for the right to live in a unit for life. You do not own it. When the right ends, the village resells it and repays an amount set out in your agreement, which may be a fixed share of the original price or of the resale price. These schemes are regulated by the Housing Development Schemes for Retired Persons Act.
Is there a minimum age for a retirement village?
Most villages set a minimum age, commonly between 50 and 60. Check with the village, because the rules differ and some allow a younger spouse.