COTTAGES
ACCOMMODATION
OUR OPTIONS INCLUDE:
INDEPENDENT LIVING IN COTTAGES
ASSISTED LIVING IN HOME & ASKEW SUITES
FULL NURSING IN CARE CENTRE
No life is deeply lived unless it is dedicated to others
Helen Keller
INDEPENDENT LIVING IN COTTAGES
Our 25 en suite cottages are designed for fully independent retirees and are nestled within beautifully maintained, water-wise gardens. A 3-course midday meal is included in the price. The estate offers 24-hour security for complete peace of mind, as well as parking bays.
Cottages are available to rent, with a limited number offered on a refundable life care contract basis—subject to availability. Prices range from R530,000 to R1,000,000, with annual tariff adjustments effective from 1st April each year.
Due to their popularity, cottages are in high demand and a waiting list is in place.
Nursing services are available in case of emergency.
Cottage Sizes:
Type A: Double bedroom, lounge, and kitchenette – 60m²
Type B: Single bedroom, lounge, and kitchenette – 45m²
Type C: Bedsitter with kitchenette – 32m²
Open afternoon viewing is held every 3rd Wednesday in a month at 3 p.m., excl. December
ASSISTED LIVING
ASSISTED LIVING IN HOME
OR ASKEW SUITES
Our Assisted Living area, known as The Home, offers 49 rooms, some of which are en suite. Residents enjoy a warm and supportive environment with the following services included:
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Light nursing care
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Full board and catering
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All domestic and housekeeping services
Meals—breakfast, lunch, and supper, along with morning and afternoon tea—are served daily in a communal dining room, encouraging social interaction.
Residents receive a tailored level of care, including assistance from nursing staff when required. Medication is managed and administered by a Registered Nurse or Staff Nurse.
Askew Suites
For those who are slightly less frail, the Askew Suites offer a more independent lifestyle within the Home environment. This section includes 9 en suite apartments. When available, some Askew Suites may be offered on a Life Care Contract basis :
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6 single suites
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3 double suites
CARE CENTRE
FULL NURSING IN CARE CENTRE
Our Care Centre provides full-time nursing care and accommodation for up to 39 residents. Rooms include a mix of single and double rooms or shared rooms for 4 or 6 residents (10 single rooms are en suite.)
The Care Centre is ideal for residents requiring 24-hour nursing support. The monthly fee includes:
Three meals daily and comprehensive domestic and housekeeping services.
This area is staffed by professional nursing personnel, ensuring residents receive the highest standard of continuous care in a safe and supportive environment.
GENERAL SERVICES
Entertainment: DSTV, movies, music, singing, reading and visits from regular volunteers
Occupational therapy is offered to the residents 3 times per week: ball skills, quizzes, arts & crafts, chair exercises, etc.
Hairdressing services are provided once a week, a podiatrist service once every 4-6 weeks, and an audiologist visit every 2 months
Regular church services
Our bathrooms and en suites are all specially adapted for the blind or sight-impaired, frail and/or wheelchair bound residents
A Wi-Fi hot spot is available
24-hour security
Parking bays
DOCUMENTATION
FOLLOW US
CONTACT US
Phone 021 531-5311
Management e-mail:
Accommodation e-mail:
Volunteers e-mail:
volunteers@helenkeller.org.za
ADMIN HOURS
Monday - Friday: 8am - 4.30pm
CLOSED ON: Saturdays, Sundays & public holidays
ADDRESS
Helen Keller Society
NPO 000 253, Section 18(A) Tax Exempt
2A Links Drive
Pinelands 7405
Cape Town
South Africa