According to the home's website, Ikhaya Loxolo Lase Gugulethu is a residential care centre for frail and older persons, opposite Gugulethu Mall on Steve Biko Drive. It was established in 1996 and was previously known as Ekhupumeleni. It is funded and registered by the Department of Social Development as an old age home, and is a non-profit organisation. The home has accommodation for 124 residents (sharing), with 24/7 nursing and healthcare, medication dispensing, doctor visits and physiotherapy support. A dietician-approved menu of three meals a day is served, including a diabetic supplementary meal. There is a dementia and frail care section, a full on-site kitchen, a main dining room, TV lounges and gardens. Security includes static security, CCTV cameras, armed response and an alarm system.
Typical costs for old age homes in South Africa
We do not have Ikhaya Loxolo Lase Gugulethu’s own fees. As a general guide:
Private old age homes charge R6,000–R20,000/month. NGO and church-run homes are often subsidised and accept SASSA pension (currently R2,400/month). Government-subsidised beds are limited and often have waiting lists.
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.
Contact
Services
- 24/7 nursing and healthcare
- Medication dispensing
- Doctor visits and physiotherapy support
- Psycho-social support
- Extra-mural activities
- Dietician approved menu, three meals a day
- Transport arrangements for day hospital and clinic visits
- Care for dementia patients
Amenities
- Hall for meetings and visitation
- Main TV lounge and three auxiliary TV lounges
- Full on-site kitchen
- Laundry
- Main dining room and three auxiliary dining rooms
- Dementia and frail care section
- Isolation rooms
- Doctors consulting room
- Physiotherapy room
- Gardens for relaxation
- Vegetable gardens
Care Types
Need help finding the right facility?
Leave your email and we'll send you personalised options based on your needs.
Manage this listing?
If you work at Ikhaya Loxolo Lase Gugulethu, send us the correct details and photos and we will update this page - all free.
Looking for a caregiver job?
Facilities like Ikhaya Loxolo Lase Gugulethu hire caregivers, frail care nurses, kitchen and cleaning staff. Send us your details and we will pass them on to facilities hiring in your area. Free for job-seekers.
Not sure a care home is the right step yet? A carer for part of the day, a day centre or an independent unit may cost less.