Department Of Social Development Old Age Homes, If you want to register an older persons’ residential facility or old age home as an individual or organization, you must apply at your nearest Department of Social Development office.
What you should do
- Go to the social development office nearest to where you live.
- Complete application form 9.
- After submitting your application you will be given an acknowledgement letter as proof of your application.
- A social worker will invite other role players such as the environmental health practitioner and a medical officer to investigate and asses the intended residential facility.
- After the assessment visit by the role-players, a report of the findings will be submitted to the Department of Social Development where your application will be either approved, approved conditionally or not approved.
- If you disagree with the decision, you must appeal to the Minister of Social Development within 90 days of receiving notification.
How long does it take
It may take four weeks to process your application.
How much does it cost
The actual application is free but you will pay for other certificates such as the environmental health certificate.
Forms to complete
The application forms are available from your nearest social development office.
| Old Age Homes | Rehabilitation Centers |
| The are Old Age Homes registered with the Department in all of the provinces. | The are Centers registered with the Department in all of the provinces. |