Retirement Villages · Noordhoek, Fish Hoek & the Far South
Evergreen Noordhoek
Evergreen retirement village in the Noordhoek valley with luxury suites, a lifestyle centre and frail and home-based care available.
- Frail Care
- Life right
Local knowledge
Living in Fish Hoek & the Far South
Fish Hoek has long been one of Cape Town's main retirement towns, with a flat main road, a beachfront walkway and a high share of older residents. False Bay Hospital serves the area, and private hospitals in the Southern Suburbs are about 30 minutes away.
Villages here are generally smaller and older. The trade-off for the seaside lifestyle is distance: allow 45 minutes or more to the airport.
About frail care
Frail care is round-the-clock nursing for older people who can no longer manage daily activities on their own. Care is given by registered nurses, enrolled nurses and care workers, and most facilities also offer short-term respite and post-hospital recovery stays.
What to ask when visiting a frail care facility in Fish Hoek & the Far South
- 1Is the facility registered with the Department of Social Development, and when was the last inspection?
- 2What is the ratio of nurses and carers to residents, day and night?
- 3Which doctor visits, how often, and how are emergencies and hospital transfers handled?
- 4What is included in the daily or monthly rate (medication, incontinence products, physio)?
- 5Do they offer respite or step-down care for a trial stay?
Other care in Fish Hoek & the Far South
Questions families ask
Frail Care in Fish Hoek & the Far South
How do I know if my parent needs frail care?
Frail care is usually needed when someone needs hands-on help with several daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, getting out of bed or eating, or needs nursing supervision for medication or a medical condition. A GP or a facility's nursing manager can do an assessment.
Does medical aid pay for frail care?
Generally no. Medical schemes may cover a short post-hospital stay in a step-down facility, but long-term frail care is normally paid privately. Check your parent's specific scheme and plan.
Can we try frail care before committing?
Many facilities offer respite stays of a week or more. This is a good way to see the care, and for your parent to get used to the place.