{"id":124,"date":"2026-05-21T16:18:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T16:18:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prestigepark.co.za\/wordpress\/?page_id=124"},"modified":"2026-05-21T16:18:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T16:18:27","slug":"frail-care-centre","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/prestigepark.co.za\/wordpress\/?page_id=124","title":{"rendered":"Frail Care Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-accent-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-73128380 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a0d91a25 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c042bc37 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<p class=\"has-heading-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.2\">Ret-Ko Care Centre offers a frail care centre for the elderly in a safe, peaceful environment with a wide spectrum of care at Prestige Park Retirement Village in Pretoria to cater for the various preferences and needs of our seniors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Our highly trained nursing staff and health care workers provide healthcare with compassion and dedication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.2\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1292ae2f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-0733e5d0 wp-block-paragraph\">As a result of personalised and specialised service, available beds are limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ret-ko.org.za\">About us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"103\" src=\"https:\/\/prestigepark.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retko-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-130\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/prestigepark.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retko.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prestigepark.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retko.jpg 740w, https:\/\/prestigepark.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/retko-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-36f65c2d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ef10d34a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-fbd00b99 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-0c22cdd7 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"has-heading-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.2\">Our goal at Ret-Ko Care Centre is to deliver the highest quality personalised care to each patient\/resident while creating a homely and nurturing environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3afcaa04 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Registered nurse on site 7 days a week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly doctors&#8217; visits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patioent meals per day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meals for the family on request<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registered nurse on call after hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24-hour security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medication control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly healthcare clinic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleaning &amp; laundry service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Counselling and Ministry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrangement for ambulance services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also provide the following more complicated services by a qualified nurse or staff member<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Administration of intravenous medication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collection of specimens (including blood and stool samples)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wound care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Catheter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeding tube (removal of nasogastric feeding tube)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nurse visits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood glucose testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ear irrigation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Injections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urine tests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking of vital data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Counselling Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-accent-5-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-36f65c2d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a0d91a25 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded wp-duotone-unset-4 is-style-rounded--3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"293\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/prestigepark.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Annalie_Fourie.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prestigepark.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Annalie_Fourie.jpg 293w, https:\/\/prestigepark.co.za\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Annalie_Fourie-220x300.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A vision from the founder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opening a frail care centre has always been a dream of mine, and it&#8217;s been a labour of love that I&#8217;ve carried with me for many years. Losing my father to cancer in 2007 and my father-in-law in 2019 had a profound impact on me, and it highlighted the need for compassionate, end-of-life care for our elderly loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These experiences solidified my vision to create a safe and nurturing space where seniors can receive the care and support they need in their twilight years. And on April 1, 2026, I&#8217;m thrilled to announce the opening of Ret-Ko Care Centre, a tribute to my father, Retief van Wyk, and my father-in-law, Kobus Fourie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ret-Ko Care Centre is more than just a facility &#8211; it&#8217;s a haven where our residents will be treated with dignity, respect and kindness. We&#8217;ll provide personalised care, support and companionship to those who need it most, and I&#8217;m honoured to be able to bring this dream to life in honour of my beloved family members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:reception@ret-co.org.za\">reception@ret-ko.org.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"forminator-guttenberg\"><div class=\"forminator-ui forminator-custom-form forminator-custom-form-132 forminator-design--default  forminator_ajax\" data-forminator-render=\"0\" data-form=\"forminator-module-132\" data-uid=\"6aeb445f4ef46\"><br\/><\/div><form\n\t\t\t\tid=\"forminator-module-132\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"forminator-ui forminator-custom-form forminator-custom-form-132 forminator-design--default  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