Widenham Retirement Village
1 St Joseph's Avenue, Umkomaas, Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal
According to the home's website, Widenham Retirement Village is part of the Hibiscus Retirement Villages group, set on 100 hectares of coastal forest about 30 minutes south of Durban on the N2 and a short drive north of Scottburgh. The village is planned to have approximately 600 one-, two- and three-bedroom cottages, and the page says over 500 homes are in development. It lists established facilities including a community centre, two bowling greens, a gym, a library, a clubhouse and a large swimming pool, and its facilities list also includes a village bus and an entertainment hall. A clinic and care centre is listed, and the page says a frail care facility is on site. A Residents' Activities Committee organises social events and activities, and the page lists clubs and groups such as an art club, bridge, bowls and a garden club.
Typical costs for retirement villages in South Africa
We do not have Widenham Retirement Village’s own fees. As a general guide:
Costs vary widely: life rights purchases range from R500,000 to R5,000,000+, with monthly levies of R3,000–R10,000. Rental villages charge R5,000–R25,000/month depending on location and unit size.
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.
Services
- Nursing sister
- Entertainment
Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Pool
- Garden
- Library
- Transport
- Garaging
- Garage
- Gym
- Community center
- Clubhouse
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Internet
Care Types
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