Find out how easy it is to apply for Admission of Older Persons to Residential Facilities.

In fact, this is the biggest federal project to guarantee health and quality of life for the elderly. Then discover the documents required and how to apply!

There are basic requirements for applying for the Admission of Older Persons to Residential Facilities. Learn more about each of them below:

In an emergency, a medical report is sufficient for admission to senior care centers.

Furthermore, no elderly person can be admitted to these institutions against their will.

In addition, only in cases where a court order accompanies proof of mental incapacity for consent.

Indeed, applying for Admission of Older Persons to Residential Facilities is an extremely simple process in terms of required documentation.

Thus, to request this help, the elderly/authorized personnel must present the following documents:

Below is a step-by-step guide on how to apply for Admission of Seniors to Residential Facilities.

In fact, everything has been explained in as much detail as possible so that you don’t have any doubts.

Firstly, you can apply for this help at a residential facility. If you don’t know of any near you, contact your nearest social development department office.

There, you will receive information about the nearest residential facility.

Indeed, Come to the residential facility with your registration documents and request the registration form.

Fill it out and give it to the residential facilities agents.

You will then be screened to determine your eligibility for admission and for the Federal Seniors Allowance.

After submitting your application, a social worker will schedule a home visit to assess your current living conditions. Then your application will be reviewed and processed.

That way, you’ll get a response within 30 days of your initial request. However, this can happen up to 14 days after the assessment visit.

Admission is conditional on the availability of vacancies at the residential facility. If the institution does not offer vacancies, you will join a waiting list.

Indeed, seniors across the country can count on a monthly federal aid of R2,000! To receive this help, you just need to meet the simple income and age criteria.

To find out if you are eligible, see the following post.