Even when living a healthy lifestyle, no one can predict with certainty what the future holds.  Age-related illnesses such as dementia, heart disease and strokes commonly occur after middle age, with genetic predispositions increasing the likelihood of developing diseases in even the healthiest of elderly people.  No matter how fit you are right now, there’s no getting away from the fact that you’re going to become more susceptible to illness, accidents, sudden falls, and broken bones as you age.

This is an important consideration when deciding where and how to retire.  In later life, the importance of being able to access medical care quickly and easily, while not breaking the bank, will become a priority, so having healthcare facilities and trained professionals close at hand means that you’ll be able to enjoy retirement without worrying unduly about these unforeseen eventualities.

Recognising the need for accessible, professional medical support in later life led to the establishment of Evergreen Health, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Evergreen Lifestyle Group, in 2019.

Evergreen Health provides consistent, compassionate, and professional care to residents across eight villages nationwide. Its comprehensive continuum of care model includes home-based healthcare, 24-hour nursing, emergency response, frail care, and dementia care – ensuring residents receive the right level of support, at the right time.

Evergreen Health currently operates four fully equipped, state-of-the-art Healthcare Centres at Evergreen’s villages in Muizenberg, Val de Vie, Sitari Country Estate, and Broadacres (Johannesburg), with satellite services offered at all others.  A new 32-bed facility is planned for Evergreen Noordhoek, with construction set to begin in late 2025.

These facilities reflect Evergreen’s commitment to care that evolves with residents’ changing needs — from proactive wellness programmes to high-dependency frail care — all within the safety and familiarity of a retirement village setting.

Comprehensive Care by Expert Teams

Whether for a short-term recovery stay or long-term support, Evergreen Healthcare Centres offer a wide range of services, including:

• 24-hour medical and nursing care
• Chronic illness monitoring and medication management
• Intravenous therapy and ECGs
• Wound and stoma care
• Palliative and end-of-life care
• Frail and dementia care
• Emotional and psychological support
• Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
• Occupational therapy and mobility assistance
• Dietitian-planned meals and nutritional guidance

All care is delivered by an experienced, multidisciplinary team of registered nurses, caregivers, GPs, physios, OTs, dietitians, social workers, and counsellors — working together to ensure each resident receives the right support at the right time.

To find out more about Evergreen Health and its network of Healthcare Centres, contact Elize on 021 702 3200 / 082 852 2052 or email info@evergreenlifestyle.co.za.