Faircape Health

Respite Care

Respite care is temporary care, either planned or emergency, aimed at caregivers. Respite Care provides short-term breaks for families and carers while also providing a positive experience for the person attending the programme.

Specialised Respite Care Services

Individuals admitted for respite care enjoy activity programmes designed around social engagement, physical exercise, intellectual stimulation and fun through music, dance, pet therapy, games, armchair travel, debates, discussions, quizzes, exercise groups, outings and more. In addition to a busy activity schedule, long term residents enjoy balanced and nutritious meals approved by a registered dietitian.

Our multidisciplinary team also offer additional support services to the primary caregiver of the respite care resident. These services include support, counselling, health education, home care planning, assistive device prescription/issue, and home or task adaptation should any be required. This ensures that the individual receiving respite care and their primary caregiver thrive in the home care environment with the right care and support.

Amputation Rehabilitation

We provide comprehensive rehabilitation following amputation, supporting recovery from surgery through to prosthetic integration integration and long-term independence. 

Cardiac Rehabilitation

We deliver structured rehabilitation for patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions, supporting safe recovery and long-term cardiovascular health.

Chronic Pain Rehabilitation

Chronic Pain Rehabilitation is a medical, physical and psychological rehabilitation program for individuals with chronic pain. It includes a strong exercise focus, helping patients gain pain relief, strength, endurance and flexibility.

Geriatric Rehabilitation

Geriatric rehabilitation aims to restore function, enhance residual functional capability, restore lost function where possible, and improve the quality of life, especially for those who are frail.

Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

Musculoskeletal rehabilitation is designed to help the person return to the highest level of function and independence possible, while improving the overall quality of life — physically, emotionally, and socially.

Neurological Rehabilitation

Our team manages stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological conditions across acute, sub-acute, and complex rehabilitation phases.

Oncology Rehabilitation

We support oncology patients across the care continuum, from active treatment to recovery and palliative phases.

Orthopaedic Rehabilitation

We provide rehabilitation following traumatic orthopaedic injuries, joint replacement surgery, spinal surgery, and complex musculoskeletal conditions

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a far-reaching treatment incorporating exercise, education and behavioural intervention to help those with chronic lung disease. Programmes include training, health education, breathing techniques, nutritional guidance, and smoking cessation support to name a few.

Our Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Approach

Clinical evidence shows that treatment outcomes are best when treatment is administered by an MDT incorporating a variety of practitioners. At Faircape Health, we bring together healthcare professionals from different fields to collaborate on treatment plans for positive results in the respite care setting.

Medical Doctors
Physiotherapists
Occupational Therapists
Dietitians
Discharge Planners and Rehabilitation Co-ordinators
Nurses
Pharmacists
Social Workers
Speech Therapists

Hospital Facilities For Respite Care

At Faircape Health Institute, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence in providing respite care in a world-class setting. We use specialised treatment modalities, hospital facilities, and specialised clinicians you can learn more about below.

Dialysis

Faircape Health Institute features on-site dialysis equipment allowing us to fully support patients with renal failure. Patients receiving chronic dialysis are able to receive their dialysis at the facility during their rehabilitation period.

Pathology / Blood Tests

Faircape Health Institute is able to perform pathology / blood tests on-site to gauge pathology, check nutritional deficiencies, inform treatment courses, and to closely measure and monitor healing outcomes.

Pharmacy

Faircape Health Institute is proud to offer the services of our fully licensed pharmacy for all acute and chronic medication needs. Tokai Health Pharmacy is conveniently situated at Tokai Estate, but services extend to all 6 of our facilities.

Rehabilitation Room and Gym

A state-of-the art fully equipped rehabilitation room and gymnasium aids our therapists in offering quality services to accelerate recovery and fully achieve outcomes for all of our patients.

Our Locations Offering Respite Care

At Faircape Health Institute we continue to expand our offerings and locations to offer world-class care to as many South Africans possible. See our various respite care facilities located in the Western Cape below:

Bridgewater Manor Healthcare Centre, situated within Bridgewater Manor Retirement Village, offers world class healthcare and facilities.

Bridgewater Manor

Somerset West

Clé du Cap Healthcare Centre, situated within Clé du Cap Retirement Village, offers world-class healthcare and facilities.

Clé du Cap

Kirstenhof, Cape Town

Faircape Health Institute Somerset West, situated within Heritage Park, offers world-class healthcare and facilities.

Somerset West

Somerset West

Noordhoek Manor Healthcare Centre, situated within Noordhoek Manor Retirement Village, offers world class healthcare and facilities.

Noordhoek Manor

Noordhoek, Cape Town

Onrus Manor Healthcare Centre, situated with Onrus Manor Retirement Village, offers world class healthcare and facilities.

Onrus Manor

Hermanus

Faircape Health Institute at Tokai Estate provides restorative care and rehabilitation for those recovering from injury or surgery.

Tokai Estate

Tokai, Cape Town