AT ALLISON HOMES - 488 BURGER STREET

The Resident’s Committee organises a range of social activities. Participation is completely voluntary and currently includes movie afternoons, carpet bowls, exercise classes, the annual fete, Christmas functions, library and monthly birthday teas. The monthly newsletter keeps residents in the loop as to what is happening and when.

There is a thrift shop (Choices) at which a range of second hand items, particularly clothing, is available.

There is an onsite clinic staffed by three nursing sisters and three caregivers offering basic care and assistance in cottages and clinic assistance. The nursing staff are concerned with the holistic wellness of the residents and are qualified to check for conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes. They are also available to check on residents who have been in hospital and require after care. While the clinic staff are on site Monday to Friday, the formal clinics are open twice a week.

An inexpensive hairdresser is on site on selected days.

AT ALLISON ALBERT HAVEN

The Resident's Committee organises a range of social activities. Participation is completely voluntary and currently includes: carpet bowls, library ,monthly communal braais and Christmas functions.

The onsite clinic offers primary care with nursing staff qualified to check for conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes as well as being available to check on residents who have been in hospital and require care. Frail care access can be arranged at Sunnyside Park Home when needed. A 24-hour medical emergency service is also available at a nominal cost.

An inexpensive hairdresser is on site on selected days.