Retirement villages with frail care

If you are looking for a retirement village in the Garden Route, Knysna Lifestyle Estate has a superior healthcare centre providing frail-care facilities and nursing care.

Knysna Lifestyle Estate healthcare facility services

While many retirement villages offer frail-care services, the Knysna Lifestyle Estate offers superior services, both in-home and in our assisted living facility.

We provide assistance to patients who are recuperating after a surgical procedure, cancer patients, those who are disabled, weakened, or in the early stages of dementia, and bedridden patients.

What services are offered at the healthcare centre?

We offer a 24 hour a day full care service. Our nurses are on hand to care for their patients’ every need. We also provide three meals a day along with morning and afternoon tea, and additional services including laundry.

What duties do the nursing staff perform?

Along with basic nursing duties, our nurses also assist with mobility, administering of medication, monitoring blood pressure and glucose levels and providing oxygen therapy. Housekeeping staff will assist with preparing food, making the bed, washing dishes and washing clothes. All in all, patients are fully cared for by our trained professional staff.

What training do frail care staff have?

Our nursing staff are all highly trained. At a minimum, our nurses hold a South African Nursing Council (SANC) accreditation.

Ongoing training of staff at the centre ensures that all members operate to the highest standards while maintaining a passion for care and understanding of individual needs.

The entire Healthcare team put an emphasis on creating a warm and welcoming environment for residents, and their delightful bedside manners encourage a sense of wellbeing and an atmosphere of ‘family’ at the Healthcare Centre.