Huis Vergenoegd is an ACVV service branch in Paarl, Western Cape, at the foot of Paarl Mountain, that houses and cares for older persons. Residents can function safely and independently, take part in a range of activities, and receive balanced meals daily; more dependent residents are also accommodated. The Versorgingsentrum (frail care centre), with capacity for 44 residents, does not admit anyone who is not already a resident of the home, and its empty beds go to residents moving in from the residential units; a separate dementia unit, Huis Ina Rens, has room for 12 residents in three single rooms, three double rooms and one three-bed room. Meals are provided by food-service partner GERATEC, with a choice of two proteins at lunch and the option to follow the MIND diet. New applicants must be older than 68, able to live fully independently, physically and mentally, in a residential unit at the time of admission, and meet a minimum monthly income of R18,500 (R36,500 per couple) (the home does not accept financial contributions from applicants' children or family towards this) before being interviewed by the selection committee for the waiting list.
Pricing
Once-off non-refundable admission fee of R28,000 per person or R48,000 per couple (any unit type), as listed on the home's website with no effective date; it is adjusted every April, so confirm the current amount with the home. Monthly residential-unit rates depend on the unit type and are not published. Application forms cost R300 per person or R600 per couple (also undated).
Contact
Waiting List
This facility operates a waiting list. Contact them directly to enquire about availability or to add your name.
- Applicants who meet the age and income requirements are interviewed by the selection committee before being recommended for placement on the waiting list, or referred to an alternative facility.
- Huis Vergenoegd does not accept urgent/rushed admissions.
Services
- Daily clinic services (11:30am-12:00pm): injections, wound care, and urine, blood-glucose or blood-pressure testing
- Medication administration and management
- Personalised Support Services (POD) for residents in the residential units who need help with daily activities, to help them stay independent longer
- Two meals a day (a three-course lunch and a light supper), included in the residential-unit rate
- Laundry service
- Cleaning of residential units, twice a week
- 24-hour security
- Daily morning check-in with every resident
- Audiologist visits, twice a month
- Fortnightly free blood-pressure testing
Amenities
- Library, run by resident volunteers
- Games afternoons (Rummikub, draughts, chess and card games)
- Garden plots tended with the help of a gardener
- Hairdressing salon (own cost)
- Hand and foot care (own cost)
- Fibre internet (own cost)
- TV point/package
- Weekly boules on Wednesday mornings
- Weekly handicraft group
- Friday market day with stallholders (own cost)
Accommodation
- Single residential unit: a living/bedroom with a bathroom and kitchen/kitchenette
- One-bedroom residential unit: a bedroom, living room, bathroom and kitchen/kitchenette
- Two-bedroom residential unit: two bedrooms, a living room, bathroom and kitchen
- Versorgingsentrum (frail care centre): capacity for 44 residents; it does not admit anyone from outside the home, and empty beds go to residents moving in from the residential units
- Huis Ina Rens: a dedicated unit with room for 12 people living with dementia, with three single rooms, three double rooms and one three-bed room
Activities
- Library service, run by volunteer residents
- Games afternoons: Rummikub, draughts, chess, card games and more
- Garden plots tended with the help of a gardener
- Weekly boules on Wednesday mornings
- Weekly handicraft group
- Weekly church services in the chapel
- Fortnightly bingo and a music/song-request program
- Monthly sing-along program with piano accompaniment, sometimes with karaoke
- Friday market day with stallholders (own cost)
- Outings (own cost)
Care Types
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