Humberstone House
Humberstone Road, Plumstead, Western Cape
According to the home's website, Humberstone House is a group care home in Plumstead, Cape Town, for intellectually disabled adults. It is run by Humberstone House NPC, a registered non-profit organisation and public benefit organisation. The home opened for residents in November 2013 and can accommodate 8 residents and 2 carers. It is in a quiet cul-de-sac around the corner from Plumstead Station. Residents must be engaged and out of the house daily in sheltered employment or a protective workshop, and must be able to use public transport or transport provided by their place of employment. The house has a lounge, covered patio, open plan dining and kitchen area and a lawn. Residents take part in social activities and outings, including in-house activities and outings with other organisations such as Faith and Light and Challengers. Cape Mental Health is contracted to provide professional social work support to the house carers and the board.
Typical costs for disability residential facilities in South Africa
We do not have Humberstone House’s own fees. As a general guide:
Costs range from SASSA disability grant-funded beds (the disability grant is R2,400/month in 2026) in subsidised NGO facilities to roughly R8,000–R15,000/month in private facilities. In a state-contracted facility the grant is reduced to 25% (about R600/month) from the fourth month, with the subsidy covering the rest. Government-funded beds have long waiting lists.
These are typical South African ranges for this type of care, not this home’s prices. Actual fees vary by room type, level of care, and area, and they change every year - always confirm current rates with the home.
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Services
- Residential care for intellectually disabled adults
- In-house group leisure activities and outings (entrance fees for outings are paid separately)
- Professional social work support for the house carers and board through Cape Mental Health
Amenities
- Lounge
- Covered patio
- Open plan dining and kitchen area
- Lawn
- Uncapped WiFi
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