SASSA Old Age Grant-Complete Guide for Old Citizen

SASSA Old Age Grant exclusively caters to senior citizens who are more than 60 years of age and have nobody and need to be taken care of. This grant is also called Old Age Pension. The beneficiaries of this grant are provided with the support of an old age home through South African Department of Social Development (DSD).

Through the Department of Social Development, the SASSA Old Age Pension Beneficiaries can apply for this facility. For the admission, once the application is submitted, an agent will be sent to your given location in order to verify the authenticity of your case and details. After the verification process is completed, you will be allotted an old age home. 

Why Applying For an Old Age Home is The Best Option For SASSA Pensioners?

Applying for an old age home is the best option for SASSA Old Age Pension beneficiaries because 24-hour care is provided by dedicated and trained care-takers for those in need of it. A comfortable living environment is provided, where the elderly and even impaired individuals are taken care of.

Eligibility Criteria For Frail Care For SASSA Pension Beneficiaries

To be able to avail old age home facility, you must meet the following criteria:

1. SASSA Old Age Grant or Pension Receipt. 
2. A Medical Report that proves that the beneficiary needs full-time care due to frailty and health issues. 
3. Financially impoverished and 60 or above in age.
4. Valid ID proving South African Citizenship.

SASSA Pensioners Old Age Home Application – Admission Requirements

Following steps need to be taken in order to complete the admission process in an old age home:

1. Visit the nearest office of the Department of Social Development.
2. Get the Old Age Home Application and fill it.
3. Now attach all the documents that are required for the completion of the admission form: South African ID and A Medical Report.
4. Submit the Application.
5. A mandatory screening test of the applicant will be carried in order to verify the case.

Please Note: Do not worry if your age and health condition doesn’t allow you to complete the application process yourself, a family member or any other acquaintance can do it on your behalf. In this case, a social worker will be sent to verify your case. If the application is declined, you will be given a written explanation. After you have submitted your SASSA Application, please note that the availability of beds is also one of the factors on which the approval depends. 

If the Old Age Home you have been allotted, has an MOU with the state, you will get 25% of the maximum grant amount. It will start four months after you have been given admission in that institution. This grant is reinstated right after your discharge from the institution.

Total Time Taken To Complete the Admission in the Old Age Home

The response should be received within 30 days of application. The admission application should be processed within 14 days by the Department of Social Development.

 Listed Old Age Homes for SASSA Pensioners in South Africa

lity 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

1. Boksburg: Boksburg Old Age Home
2. 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
3. Krugersdorp: Krugersdorp Old Age Home
4. Pretoria: Pretoria North Old Age Home

KwaZulu-Natal

1. Durban: Durban North Old Age Home, Isipingo Old Age Home, KwaMashu Old Age Home, Phoenix Old Age Home
2. Pietermaritzburg: Pietermaritzburg Old Age Home

Limpopo

Polokwane: Polokwane Old Age Home

Mpumalanga

Nelspruit: Nelspruit Old Age Home