Old Age Homes for SASSA Pensioners
SASSA pensioners and Older Persons Grant beneficiaries can apply for government-subsidised old age homes if they need full-time care due to frailty, mobility issues, or disability, and have no other income or support. To submit your application for admission, you can visit the Department of Social Development office, where you can choose the right facility that provides 24-hour accommodation, meals, nursing care, and social support.
Eligibility Requirements for Old Age Home Admission
- Your age must be 60 years or older.
- South African citizen and have a valid ID document.
- You need full-time care and attendance.
- Your situation is destitute, and receiving the SASSA old-age grant or pension.
Meeting these requirements helps you gain approval for 24-hour care in a safe, comfortable, and welcoming home that supports your disability and daily mobility needs for overall well-being.
Old Age Home Admission Application for SASSA Pensioners
You can apply for a government-subsidised old age home or NGO by visiting your local social worker or the Department of Social Development (DSD) office. To complete the application, you will need your ID, a medical report, and proof of your Old Age Grant. Later, a home-visit assessment to confirm your eligibility and ensure your living conditions are safe.
Note: To find your nearest DSD office, call 012 312 7727 or email customercare@dsd.gov.za
- Visit your nearest DSD office or social work office in person.
- Request admission to a government-subsidized old-age home.
- Complete the application form and submit the required documents:
- Your valid South African ID document.
- Your medical report confirming frail care, mobility, or other disability.
- Proof of receiving the SASSA Old Age Grant or Pension.
- Submit your old age home application form to the DSD officer.
- You will receive an acknowledgment letter as proof of your application.
- Within a month, a social worker will visit your residence to confirm your circumstances.
- Wait for the DSD approval letter, which will confirm your placement and provide peace of mind.
Note: If you are admitted to an institution that has a contract with the state to care for you, the social grant is reduced to 25% of the maximum amount of the grant. This will start from the fourth month following your admission to that institution. The reduced grant is reinstated immediately from the date you are discharged from the institution.
Approval for Old Age Home Placement
The Department of Social Development processes new applications within 30 days. Once approved, you can move into a supportive old age home where care, comfort, and support are provided to your needs.
Update 2025: SASSA Older Persons Grant beneficiaries who require full-time care due to health conditions may qualify for an additional Grant-in-Aid. This extra support is meant to help cover the cost of a caregiver, particularly for those living in old age homes or needing daily assistance. Eligible recipients can apply by visiting their nearest SASSA office.
Living Costs in a Government Old Age Home
For government-subsidised old age homes, your SASSA pension or Older Persons Grant usually covers the cost of your stay. Basic services are included, and the government subsidises helps with additional living costs. Private retirement facilities vary in price across South Africa.
Note: SASSA increased social grants amount this year, providing extra support to eligible beneficiaries.
Listed Old Age Homes for SASSA Pensioners in South Africa
Currently, the Department of Social Development funds 118 residential facilities for older persons throughout the provinces. Each facility has its own rules and payment structure, and qualification is income-based, allowing you to find a home that fits your needs.
You can check the list of old age homes to locate a facility near your area where seniors can receive the care and support they need during their golden years. These homes provide essential services, including accommodations and necessary assistance.
North West
Rustenburg: Rustenburg Old Age Home
Western Cape
Cape Town: Athlone Old Age Home
Gauteng
- Boksburg: Boksburg Old Age Home
- Johannesburg: Alexandra Old Age Home, Eldorado Park Old Age Home, Golden Harvest Old Age Home, Lenasia South Old Age Home, Protea Glen Old Age Home, Randburg Old Age Home, Roodepoort Old Age Home, South Hills Old Age Home, Soweto Old Age Home
- Krugersdorp: Krugersdorp Old Age Home
- Pretoria: Pretoria North Old Age Home
KwaZulu-Natal
- Durban: Durban North Old Age Home, Isipingo Old Age Home, KwaMashu Old Age Home, Phoenix Old Age Home
- Pietermaritzburg: Pietermaritzburg Old Age Home
Limpopo
Polokwane: Polokwane Old Age Home
Mpumalanga
Nelspruit: Nelspruit Old Age Home
Contact the Department of Social Development
You can contact the DSD head office at 0800 220 250 or reach out to the provincial offices using the following email addresses:
- Cape Winelands: liezel.williams@westerncape.gov.za
- Metro East: nondumiso.tshona@westerncape.gov.za
- Metro North: fatima.qari@westerncape.gov.za
- Metro South: hannelie.braaf@westerncape.gov.za
- West Coast: nyasha.muzhizhizhi@westerncape.gov.za
- Eden/Karoo: vanessa.damon@westerncape.gov.za
Good day,
I need a frail care centre ( Cape West Coast) for my 62-year-old brother who is at the end of his life phase. He has full kidney failure and needs 24-hour care. He has no income and has no assets. He does not receive a Sassa grant – he never applied for it. Can you please assist – even advice will be appreciated.
Good day
I need frail care facility for my mother. She is 74, had a stroke and is incapable.
She is a sassa recipient.
Hi
I’m looking for a place for a 62 year old male who is fully blind and Frail. He is destitute and has been knocked by vehicles several times.
Please advise.
Thank you.
In need of old age home anywhere in SA for healthy 71 year old male person that is still very much capable to take care of himself and assist other people to a large extend
In need of frail care for my 61 year old brother for when he is discharged from Murchison Hospital…He is on a sassa grant now…
Good day. I need your help i have a 55yrs brother who had a stroke 2years ago he cannot walk and talk properly. He needs 24 hours help. His wife passed away in July and he needs an old age home. There is no one to take care of him. He is surviving on SASSA grant. He needs a place before 22 October 2024.
Please. Thank you.
Looking for assistance for my brother on discharge who is in murchison hospital at the moment
I need an old age facility in Krugersdorp for a 76 year old lady who who can still care for herself. She only gets a SASSA grant. Please can you send more details.
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I need to apply for frail care for my mum. She was in hospital, not able to do anything for herself.
In our town there is no proper medical care or doctors available
She is 73 and receiving sassa grants
Good day
My niece cannot live without care as she is being treated for breast cancer and awaits amputation which will be done in three months. She already receives Sassa pension grant and 66 years of age. She lives in Empangeni area. I failed to reach a social worker.
Good day. I need your help i have a 67yrs old lady who had a stroke 2weeks ago she is now paralyzed. She needs an old age home coz there is no one to take of her,She is surviving on SASSA grant.
hi my mother inlaw neeeds assasa accomodation she got dimentia the is no one to look aftr her she is 76 years old please help us with the process.
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I need assistance please. My mother have dementia and needs care asap. I have been trying to assist but it’s getting worse and it’s difficult for me to take care of her. Please I need your help. She won’t go freely.
Please I am looking for a Sassa pension place to live in. Am 72 and I am in a early Dimension. And have a great need for a Sassa pension place to stay in. We are to many people in the house. I live with my Son and Daughter and the family and grand kids. I have been seen by a Social worker for verification and can help myself but not my medicine and forget to eat sometimes. Can you please help me with a safe place. Any place neer Bronkhorstspruit please. Pleas
e Help me and my family. I only get a Sassa pension oud age.
Good day
I am a sassa pensioner with my grandson whom i took care of from 2 months old .He just started high school and is 13 years old .
Where can i find accomodation .
I am looking for care for a single lady 78 years of age. She only has a SASSA pension. She needs two/three meals a day. She has just gotten out of hospital and has nowhere to stay. Her name is Julia.
please help.
Pastor Brian Sterley
Good day, i applied for sassa accommodation at the Howick offices that was December 2023 and was told a social worker will come and assess me so far no one has come to assess me or asked for a medical report.
Please tell me what am i to do if i dont6get a response from you.
I NEED TO APPLY A OLD AGE HOME FOR MY MOTHER ,SHE IS 81YEARS OF AGE.PLA HELP.
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i require a pension home in kempton park or modderfontein area for my mum and dad
please i need someone to assist in helping me getting and look for one for them, thank u
Need an application form for old person how needs a place to stay with cancer only receive sassa old age grand asap
I need to apply old age home for my mother, she is 77 years old and has Dementia. What is the process.
Good day, my husband and I are both 81 years old. We need a retirement place that our Sassa will cover. My husband has cancer and I have problems walking as I have Prosthetic hip infection. Our only income is Sassa. Please can you give me names if places in Pretoria we can apply. I just feel
can’t care for us anymore .
Thank you
M. Cassell
Hi please my sister in law is a widow. She cannot walk far. She has scoliosis and walks skew and very thin. Please can you help me to apply for a Sassa old age home in Witbank. She is in a bad way. I will do the leg work for her and she can visit the doctor. Thanks so much
Helen
I am 82 and my wife is 83. We both get SASSA Grants fo the elderly. We are looking for suitable and affordable accommodation for the elderly. Preferably self-catering or where meals are included.
Good morning, I have been living in an old age home for the past 3 years. We were informed that the building is in the process of getting sold, we have less than 3 months to find alternative accommodation. I am on a Sassa old age pension and that’s my only income. My daughter passed away in August and I am looking for a old age home for pensioners near or around Moot area, Mountain view or Suiderberg area to be near my grandsons if at all possible please. Two of them are still very young. I am self sufficient, 64 years old.
Thank you so much
Kind Regards
Bronwynn Munnik
Hi I’m looking for a place to stay I’m a pensioner.
I am looking for a place for my mom and dad aged 82 years old. Been staying in a old age home in Rosehaven that were part of communicate who has sold the property to another company. They are now forced to relocate. Help is required in Cape Town.
My aunt is a Sassa pensioner we need to find a please for her to stay before 15 May. She is bed ridden.
need 24 / 7 help. The place where she is now closing down. .Please we need help I cannot look after her and she doesn’t have any children.
Please may l have the nr for Roodepoort office please
Please contact on this number 0800601011
Hi , I’ve a 88 year old mother currently residing in a state old age home and has recently been diagnosed with Dementia. I’m desperately needing to place her into a state/ state assisted care facility . Due to financial constraints I’m unable to afford a helper going forward.Please help.
Can you email application forms or do we need to apply online
Good Day ,
My mother is currently living @ an Old Age Home in Rustenburg for the past 4 years. She needs to stay there permanently as she has DIMENTIA. There is no longer funds available to accommodate her financially @ the Old Age Home. Is there a subsidy that she can apply for to cover the finances so as for her to stay @ the Old Age Home where she is currently staying.
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Any assistance in Eastern cape urgently please?
Fir Old Age Homes Inquiry please contact SASSA helpline Numbers
Hi I am looking for my sister she is 67 yrs
And only has a government pension
She also needs frail care so am asking for her
Name Kerry Crouch
But you can get hold of me
HI my mother is 78 years old and in need of old age home care . Please assist please please I am a working full time . She need some home where she can get help . She is diagnosed with dementia and on medication .
Ons is SASSA afhanklikes en kan onsself nog versorg. Kan iemand asseblief laat weet as julle weet van enige acvv verskaffers in die omgewing van Pretoria of Johannesburg. Dalk Brits, Hartbeespoort, Bronkhorstspruit of selfs Parys. Sal dit baie waardeer Dankie
Good morning I am looking for old age home care for my father he is 76 he is going alot cause he can take a weeks without knowing where to look for him please help I’m at Krugersdorp Gauteng
I’m in need of frail care at Olievenhoutbosch in Pretoria or near by.
I am in need of a home I am now living with ex in laws and life is not good I was told to sell move because am home was in a dangous a place now after using up my cash and fixing I am a burden and they are ashamed of me .I was always on my own here I clean and clean but no stop.please I am in need.
Hi I am looking for a old age home in Preoria for free or to pay something.hartrbeespoort dam
Mandy Harck
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My mom is 83. She requires care. Where and how do I apply?
Good day I see it’s only a handful of provinces that are listed here. What about Eastern Cape & Free state. Don’t they have old age homes that work with department of social development SASSA Grant or pensioners
Good day. I never knew that there’s such a help for pensioners. Both my parents are aged and are both not very well in condition. I have been caring for them both on my own and at this point I’m admitting that I can’t anymore, I am failing at doing a better job. I just need to know what your fees and services are.
Any facility in Kariega to assis?
Old age subsidized for seniors in Uitenhag
Please help.
Debbie Keys
Obo my mother who is 81yes who was diagnosed a month ago.