{"id":19658,"date":"2025-07-31T15:04:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T13:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=19658"},"modified":"2026-10-20T17:38:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T15:38:30","slug":"old-age-homes-for-sassa-beneficiaries-in-gauteng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/old-age-homes-for-sassa-beneficiaries-in-gauteng\/","title":{"rendered":"Old Age Homes for SASSA Pensioners in Gauteng: Where to Find One and How to Apply (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you or a family member lives on a SASSA pension, a subsidised place in an old age home is possible, but places are limited and you have to apply through the right channels. Here is who qualifies, how to apply, and where to find homes in Gauteng, including the City of Johannesburg&#8217;s own old age homes and their phone numbers.<\/p><div id=\"gaute-878319932\" class=\"gaute-after-paragraph-1 gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Last checked: October 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who qualifies for a subsidised place?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the South African Government&#8217;s services guide, to be admitted to an older persons&#8217; residential facility you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>need full-time care;<\/li><li>be 60 or older and in financial need;<\/li><li>be South African;<\/li><li>receive an old age grant or a pension.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody can be admitted without their consent, unless a medical report shows they cannot give consent and a court order is issued. Admission depends on whether a bed is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you do not know of a home, go to your nearest Department of Social Development office, which can help you find one. You can also apply at a social workers&#8217; office or directly at a home.<\/li><li>Fill in the application forms, which are available at the home.<\/li><li>Submit your South African ID and a medical report.<\/li><li>You will be screened to see whether you qualify for admission and for a subsidy. A social worker may visit your home to assess how you live now.<\/li><li>If you are too old or ill to travel, a family member or friend can apply for you.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The government says applications are processed within 14 days, and you should get a response within 30 days. If you are turned down, you must be given the reason in writing, and you can appeal to the Minister of Social Development. Costs vary from home to home. For help, call the Department of Social Development&#8217;s customer care line on 012 312 7727.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your SASSA grant and an old age home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From April 2026, the Older Persons Grant pays up to R2 400 a month, according to National Treasury. The amount you receive depends on SASSA&#8217;s means test. SASSA&#8217;s rules say the grant is for people who are not maintained or cared for in a state institution, so ask SASSA how a move into a home will affect your grant before you go. SASSA&#8217;s toll-free line is 0800 60 10 11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2791513348\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">City of Johannesburg old age homes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The City of Johannesburg lists these city-owned old age homes and retirement villages. The City lists them as city-owned old age homes and retirement villages; phone to ask what care is offered, about vacancies, rent and who qualifies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Home<\/th><th>Suburb<\/th><th>Units<\/th><th>Phone<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr><td>Casa Mia Villa<\/td><td>Berea<\/td><td>189<\/td><td>011 484 0044<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Nedeburg<\/td><td>Joubert Park<\/td><td>53<\/td><td>011 484 0044<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>De Wetshof<\/td><td>Kensington<\/td><td>101<\/td><td>011 531 5599<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Park Cottages<\/td><td>Bertrams<\/td><td>28<\/td><td>011 376 8631<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Bertha Solomons<\/td><td>Jeppestown<\/td><td>45<\/td><td>011 376 8631<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Claremont<\/td><td>Claremont<\/td><td>12<\/td><td>011 673 1000<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Jan Hofmeyer<\/td><td>Jan Hofmeyr<\/td><td>48<\/td><td>011 837 5453 or 5355<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Vredepark<\/td><td>Vredepark<\/td><td>36<\/td><td>011 837 5453 or 5355<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Vrededorp<\/td><td>Langlaagte<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>011 837 5453<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Riverlea<\/td><td>Riverlea<\/td><td>38<\/td><td>011 473 2034<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Riverlea Ext 2<\/td><td>Riverlea Ext 2<\/td><td>38<\/td><td>011 473 2034<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Westdene<\/td><td>Westdene<\/td><td>80<\/td><td>011 673 1000<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Avondrus<\/td><td>Maraisburg<\/td><td>9<\/td><td>011 718 9644<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Donovan McDonald<\/td><td>Florida Ext 2<\/td><td>175<\/td><td>011 672 4783<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Tonardo Park<\/td><td>Georgina<\/td><td>46<\/td><td>011 761 0391<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Klein Heldekruin<\/td><td>Wilro Park<\/td><td>214<\/td><td>011 761 0391<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Lenasia<\/td><td>Lenasia<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>011 854 2470<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Nancefield<\/td><td>Nancefield<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>011 945 5506<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Crown Gardens<\/td><td>Crown Gardens<\/td><td>193<\/td><td>011 680 3242<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Xavier Street<\/td><td>Crown Gardens<\/td><td>52<\/td><td>011 680 3242<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Carrick Place<\/td><td>Crown Gardens<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>011 680 3242<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Reuven<\/td><td>Turffontein<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>011 434 2590<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Bellavista Cottages<\/td><td>Bellavista<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>011 680 6400<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Edith Court<\/td><td>Bellavista<\/td><td>9<\/td><td>011 680 6400<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Pioneer Park<\/td><td>Glenesk<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>011 683 5506<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Moffatview<\/td><td>South Hill<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>011 613 1203<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Swineburne Street<\/td><td>South Hill<\/td><td>14<\/td><td>011 613 1203<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Northam Place<\/td><td>South Hill<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>011 613 1203<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Karina Place<\/td><td>South Hill<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>011 613 1203<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: City of Johannesburg, city-owned old age homes and retirement villages.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gauteng government old age home in Tembisa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gauteng Department of Social Development runs Tembisa Old Age Home for older persons who need full-time care. In March 2026 the department said the home housed 28 residents, with room for 56. It operates 24 hours a day, and a social worker handles intake applications. Ask your nearest Social Development office how to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elsewhere in Gauteng<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outside Johannesburg, many old age homes are run by non-profit organisations and must be registered with the Department of Social Development. Your nearest Social Development office can tell you which registered homes near you take residents on a SASSA pension, and whether you qualify for a subsidy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/how-much-is-the-sassa-disability-grant-in-2025-payment-breakdown\/\">SASSA Disability Grant 2026<\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/sassa-payment-dates-for-2025-full-grant-schedule-for-all-beneficiaries\/\">SASSA payment dates guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for affordable old age homes for SASSA beneficiaries in Gauteng? 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