Disability Residential Facilities in South Africa

Disability residential facilities provide long-term accommodation and daily support for adults with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities who require supervised care.

Who is it for?

Adults with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, or other conditions requiring supported living environments. Also serves those whose families can no longer provide full-time care.

What to expect

Adapted living environments, personal care assistance, occupational therapy, skills development programmes, recreational activities, and transport to day centres or sheltered workshops.

Typical costs

Costs range from SASSA disability grant-funded beds (R2,180/month) in NGO facilities to R8,000–R15,000/month in private facilities. Government-funded beds have long waiting lists.

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