Susan Strijdom SAVF
116 Doreen Street, Colbyn, Pretoria, Gauteng
SAVF Susan Strijdom Home is a retirement home in Colbyn, Pretoria, which has been caring for elderly people for more than 50 years. It is set in a quiet, tree-lined environment and has a stone chapel used for church services and other functions. Staff care for residents 24 hours a day, both frail elderly people and those who are largely self-sufficient. Accommodation for couples and singles ranges from 2-room apartments with a private bathroom to single rooms and shared rooms. Nursing is a 24-hour service, with a visiting practitioner and a state doctor. A social worker screens new applicants and offers psycho-social services and group therapy, and the home runs dementia and Alzheimer activities. Security guards are on duty around the clock and the home is locked at 19:00.
Typical costs for old age homes in South Africa
We do not have Susan Strijdom SAVF’s own fees. As a general guide:
Private old age homes charge R6,000–R20,000/month. NGO and church-run homes are often subsidised and accept SASSA pension (currently R2,400/month). Government-subsidised beds are limited and often have 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
- 24-hour nursing
- Wound care
- Visiting practitioner and state doctor
- Blister packaging of medicines
- Social worker services including screening of new applicants, psycho-social services and group therapy
- Dementia and Alzheimer activities
- Creative and sensory activities
- Hairdresser once a week by appointment
- Manicures and pedicures by appointment
- Daily laundry for washing and ironing
- 24/7 security guards
Amenities
- Chapel with Wednesday and Sunday services by visiting ministers
- Library
- Lounge with DSTV and piano
- Undercover visiting area and front garden with portable braais
- Solar water heating
- Cameras at sensitive areas
Care Types
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