By embracing the international trends of the home care model,
Shoreline Sibaya is creating a new mind-set in how we care for our elderly."
need round-the-clock care, but the dramatic reduction in the includes ways for them to stay healthy as long as possible,
number of beds is intentional – encouraging homeowners to while those who need to manage a pre-existing condition are
choose to be cared for in their homes. given a care plan.
The second floor of the centre will have consulting The developers are aiming to conclude construction of Phase
rooms for doctors and other healthcare providers such as 1 by the end of 2019. Upon completion of both Phases 1 and 2,
physiotherapists and optometrists, for example, while the the development will consist of 413 homes of various sizes and
top floor will house 10 assisted living suites. These rooms will price ranges. Studio units will start from R1.5 million, while
include a modest kitchenette and a fully equipped bathroom one-bedroom units will be marketed between R1.5 million
with grab rails and panic buttons, and are targeted at people and R2.2 million, and two-bedroom homes are available from
who do not want, or cannot afford, to buy into the estate. The R2.5 million.
rooms will be available to rent on a monthly basis, and the rate
will include daily meals and 24-hour care.
The estates provides a plethora of activities, including walking
and cycling groups. The community centre will also house a
Home owners will pay a care levy of R400 per unit, which heated swimming pool, a small, fully equipped gym and coffee
gives access to the care facility, and the security of knowing shop, and there is also a pet management programme that
that care is available. allows for two small dogs per unit.
Residents must be 50 years or older to be able to reside on By embracing the international trends of the home care model,
the estate, although there is no age limit on who can buy Shoreline Sibaya is creating a new mind-set in how we care
into the estate. Every new home owner is given a baseline for our elderly. The estate is setting the benchmark in South
health assessment to help determine their health status. Fit Africa for a home care model that can be replicated to all areas
and healthy individuals are then given a wellness plan that of society, and not just the elderly.
Zeenat Moosa Hassen
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