Darrenwood Village is a retirement village at 7 1st Street, Linden, Johannesburg. According to the village's website, it has more than 184 self-contained private houses and cottages with lush gardens and paved walkways, was founded in 1987, and has its own 24-hour security and trained emergency staff. The same site lists the Rendezvous Restaurant for breakfast, lunch, dinner and special occasions, regular visits from doctors and specialist physicians, podiatrists, physiotherapists and psychiatrists on call, and an onsite hairdresser and manicurist. Medwell provides home healthcare services at the estate, which it lists as 1:1 specialised care, respite care, assistance with activities of daily living, live-in care, specialised nursing care, and palliative and end of life care. Medwell's Darrenwood service can be reached on 011 476 3511 or at darrenwood@medwell.co.za.
Typical costs for retirement villages in South Africa
We do not have Darrenwood Village’s own fees. As a general guide:
Costs vary widely: life rights purchases range from R500,000 to R5,000,000+, with monthly levies of R3,000–R10,000. Rental villages charge R5,000–R25,000/month depending on location and unit size.
These are typical South African ranges for this type of care, not this home’s prices. Actual fees vary by room type, level of care, and area, and they change every year - always confirm current rates with the home.
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Services
- Home healthcare services at the estate, provided by Medwell
- 1:1 specialised care
- Respite care
- Assistance with activities of daily living
- Live-in care
- Specialised nursing care
- Palliative and end of life care
- Visiting doctors and specialist physicians
- Podiatrists, physiotherapists and psychiatrists on call
Amenities
- Garden
Care Types
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