How To Start An Old age Home In South Africa

Below is How To Start An Old age Home In South Africa

If you want to register an older persons’ residential facility or old age home as an individual or organization, you must apply at your nearest Department of Social Development office.

What you should do?

Go to the social development office nearest to where you live.

Complete application form 9.

After submitting your application you will be given an acknowledgment letter as proof of your application.

A social worker will invite other role players such as the environmental health practitioner and a medical officer to investigate and assess the intended residential facility.

After the assessment visit by the role-players, a report of the findings will be submitted to the Department of Social Development where your application will be either approved, approved conditionally, or not approved.

If you disagree with the decision, you must appeal to the Minister of Social Development within 90 days of receiving notification.

How long does it take?

It may take four weeks to process your application.

How do I start an old age home in South Africa?

For that first you have to register your old age home with the Registrar of societies under the registration act, you also need to register the home under Section 12A and 80G (Income Tax). A link for a project report is as follows from which you will get an idea about the home activities.

How much does an old age home cost in South Africa?

To cover essential expenses before tax in an upmarket retirement village, including frail care, a male aged 75 would need approximately R8. 1 million, and a female aged 75 would require approximately R9.8 million.