dsd.gov.za Admission To Old Age Home South Africa : Department of Social Development
Name of the Organization : Department of Social Development
Type of Facility : Admission To Old Age Home
Country : South Africa
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Official Website : http://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=96
Admission To Old Age Home :
About applying for admission to an older persons’ residential facility :
If you are an older person in need of 24-hour care who wants to live in an older persons’ residential facility, you can apply at your nearest social workers’ office or older persons’ residential facility.
Related : DSD Register Partial Care Facilities-Early Childhood Development ECD Centre : www.statusin.org/4945.html
To qualify for admission, you must be :
** in need of full-time attendance
** 60 years or more than 60 years old and destitute
** a South African
** receiving an old-age grant or pension fund.
Please note :
No one can admit you to a residential facility without your consent unless a medical report proves you are mentally unfit to give consent and a court order is issued. In case of an emergency a medical report issued by a registered medical practitioner suffices pending the issuance of a court order.
What you should do :
** If you do not know of any residential facilities, go to your nearest department of social development office to find the nearest residential facility.
** Complete and return application forms at the residential facility.
** You will undergo a screening test to determine if you qualify for admission and a subsidy.
** If you are too old or sick to travel to the office to apply, ask a family member or friend to apply on your behalf.
** A social worker will arrange a home visit to assess your current living condition.
** If your application is not approved you must be given a reason in writing and you can appeal to the Minister of Social Development.
Submit the following :
** South African identity document.
** medical report.
Please note :
Admission to an older persons’ residential facility is subject to availability of beds.
How long does it take :
Your application will be processed within 14 days. Within 30 days of you applying for admission you will get a response.
How much does it cost :
Costs may vary.
Forms to complete :
All forms are available at your nearest older persons residential facility.
Who to contact :
Toll Free Line : 0800 60 10 11