Faircape Health Institute
LONG TERM SPECIALISED DEMENTIA, PALLIATIVE & FRAIL CARE
Faircape Health Institute offers a wide range of services to long-term residents in a homely environment. We combine world-class healthcare provision with the comforts of premium hospitality.
LONG-TERM CARE SPECIALISED IN DEMENTIA, PALLIATIVE AND FRAIL CARE
Faircape Health Institute offers a range of accommodation options tailored to individual needs, with thoughtfully designed spaces and additional features that support comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
Guided by full time, on-site interdisciplinary care teams and a personalised approach to ongoing support, we are committed to delivering compassionate, clinically informed care that promotes wellbeing, reassurance, and continuity for both residents and their families. Our professional and fully equipped care facilities provide a safe, supportive, and comfortable environment for residents requiring long-term dementia care, frail care, and palliative care and assisted living in Cape Town.
Across all of our care centres, we have proudly achieved an average 98% 5-star rating, reflecting our continued focus on excellence in care and patient experience.
Frail Care
Our frail care facilities account for all aspects of patient health to provide individualised care catered to specific needs. From activity programmes and mobilisation to dietitian-designed meal plans, pet therapy and more, residents have an abundance of enriching activities available to them.
Dementia Care
At Faircape Health Institute we understand that dementia affects each person differently. Our caregivers take extra care to provide the best possible care for our dementia residents. We incorporate activity programmes led by our interdisciplinary team to support cognitive stimulation, emotional wellbeing and quality of life.
Palliative Care
At Faircape Health Institute, we provide specialised and compassionate care for people nearing the end of life, or in the advanced stages of a terminal illness. Our focus is on comfort, dignity, quality of life and emotional support for both residents and their loved ones.
Medical Offerings
- 24-hour nursing and care support
- Consistent caregivers who build meaningful, trusted relationships with residents
- Individualised care plans developed by the Interdisciplinary Team
- Assistance with activities of daily living, supporting comfort, dignity, and independence
- Medication administration, chronic condition management, and pain management support
- Dietitian-designed meal plans with nutritional support tailored to individual health needs
- PEG feeding support, colostomy care, and urinary catheter management
- Pulmonary support services including oxygen therapy and nebulisation
- Access to a range of mobility, transfer, and daily living assistive devices
- Occupational therapist-led activity programmes tailored to a patient’s care
- A comprehensive interdisciplinary team approach, including nurses, carers, therapists, social workers, and medical professionals working collaboratively to support holistic care
- Dedicated healthcare management focused on transparency, communication, and ensuring dignified, person-centred care for every resident
Our healthcare room & bed options
Faircape Health Institute is part of the Faircape Group with 6 facilities located in Hermanus, Somerset West, Southern Suburbs, Noordhoek and Tokai. Our facilities have a selection of room options to suit your needs. From single, double, shared, assisted living rooms and wards. Long-term care pricing varies by room type and facility. View our current rates across our Western Cape locations here.
At Noordhoek Manor Healthcare we have the following care options:
Noordhoek Manor
At Tokai Estate Healthcare we have the following care options:
Tokai Estate
At Clé du Cap Healthcare we have the following care options:
Clé du Cap
At Onrus Manor Healthcare we have the following care options:
Onrus Manor
At Somerset West Healthcare we have the following care options:
Somerset West
At Bridgewater Manor Healthcare we have the following care options:
Bridgewater Manor
our team makes us different
We focus on and value the person – who they are, who they were, and we respect and honour our residents and the contributions they make and have made in their lives. Our staff build special relationships with residents that help them feel like they belong and that they are at home at Faircape Health Institute.
We believe in working as an interdisciplinary team that comprises professionals from various disciplines who work in collaboration toward one common goal.
Our team consists of:
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Carers
- Occupational Therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Speech Therapists
- Social Workers
- Dietitian
- Neuropsychologist & Psychologist
Facilities & Offerings
- A interdisciplinary management support team
- Patient-centred care adapted around the specific and individualised needs
- Single, double, shared, assisted living rooms and wards
- 3 meals a day prepared by a qualified chef & dietitian
- State-of-the-art security & access control
- Generators for 24/7 electricity
- 24 hour nursing & care support
- Fall prevention sensors in each room
- Hydraulic baths & heating lights in bathrooms
- Wheelchair accessible showers and kitchenettes
- Free Wi-Fi & Smart TVs
- Coffee Shop Services
- Outdoor Areas & Beautiful Gardens
- Camera monitoring, security systems, and overnight observation for patient safety.
- Beautician
Our residents have access to comprehensive occupational therapy-led therapeutic programmes, which aims to preserve quality of life through meaningful group and individual interventions that support residents’ physical, cognitive, and emotional wellbeing, namely:
- Social Engagement
- Physical Exercise
- Iintellectual Stimulation
- Fun through Music & Dance
- Pet Therapy
- Games, Debates, Quizzes Outings & More
our FAQs
Our Frequently Asked Questions provide clarity on our services, admission process, and treatment approach, ensuring you have the information you need to make well-guided decisions about your health or that of a loved one.
1. What is the difference between frail care and palliative care?
Frail care provides ongoing nursing and daily support for individuals with complex health or mobility needs, while palliative care focuses on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life for those living with serious or life-limiting conditions.
2. Can Faircape Health Institute accommodate residents with advanced dementia?
Yes. Faircape Health Institute offers specialised dementia care in a safe, supportive, and structured environment tailored to the needs of residents with advanced cognitive impairment.
3. What does long-term care cost at Faircape Health Institute?
Long-term care costs vary depending on the level of care required, accommodation type, and individual needs. Our team can provide a personalised assessment and quotation. You can view our pricing structure here.
4. Are family members able to visit residents daily?
Yes. We encourage regular family visits and recognise the important role loved ones play in a resident’s wellbeing and quality of life.
5. What happens if my loved one's condition changes over time?
Our interdisciplinary team regularly assesses residents’ needs and adapts care plans accordingly to ensure the appropriate level of support and care is provided.
6. Is there on-site medical staff available 24 hours a day?
Yes. Our facilities have 24-hour nursing support and access to on-site healthcare professionals to ensure residents receive continuous care and assistance.
7. Do you accept medical aid for long-term care?
Medical aid cover depends on your provider and plan. We recommend checking directly with your medical aid, and our team can assist with the relevant information required.
Get in Touch
How can we help you today? For more information on our services and facilities, send us an enquiry. We strive to respond to all enquiries within 1-2 working days. Alternatively, book your visit.
Long-Term
Ensure your loved ones receive compassionate, continuous support with our Long-Term Care services.
Our dementia, alzheimer’s & frail care services provide long term care and support to those in an assisted living environment.
Sub-acute & Rehabilitation
Ready to start your journey to recovery?
Enquire about our expert rehabilitation services at Faircape Health Institute.
Book a visit
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