Napier Retirement Village

Napier Retirement Village offers country living in the heart of the Overberg

Napier Retirement Village is located in the quaint historical village of Napier beneath the Soetmuisberg mountain range. It\’s less than two hours\’ scenic drive from Cape Town.

Tucked in a green valley, it\’s a typical Overberg country town. It features an abundance of character, an old-world charm and peace and tranquillity in a unique rural setting. Napier Retirement Village offers a safe-haven from the crime and grime of city life.

The perfect location for a top retirement village

Situated on the top of a hill, overlooking open fields of grazing livestock, barley and wheat, the ‘Ou Skool’ (“Old School”) is an impressive building boasting wooden floors, high ceilings and a rich history.

This old building was converted and lovingly restored to form the nucleus around which the Napier Retirement Village was designed.

Enjoying breath-taking country views, wide-open spaces, undulating farmlands and hills, our residents can relax in the comfort of beauty AND complete security.

In addition to the generous array of farm stalls, restaurants and shops in Napier, the area also boasts a wealth of natural attractions. These include:

• Africa’s most southern tip, Cape L’Agulhas, is just 30-minutes\’ drive away
• The picturesque 200-year old fishing village, Arniston, is also close by
• Hermanus’ expansive beaches are just an hour’s drive away
• The De Hoop Coastal Nature Reserve is also within easy driving distance
• And, the small missionary village declared a national monument, Elim, is easily accessible

Accommodation options at Napier Retirement Village:

There are seven terraced houses, 25 cottages, 25 assisted living units and 19 health care beds.

Country cottages:

Featuring the Cape vernacular architecture, there\’s a choice of one or two bedroom units set in a landscaped garden setting. Featuring thick walls, exposed rafters, tapered window reveals, courtyard gardens with ‘werf mure’ and terraces, the cottages offer charming country living.

Terraced houses:

What was once the ‘Ou Skool’s’ woodwork building, this wing was converted into three 2-bedroom units and three 1-bedroom units. Each unit has its own north facing terrace and beautiful country views. They also provide compact, convenient living at affordable prices.

Assisted living:

What was once the ‘Ou Skool’s’ classroom block, this new wing encloses a courtyard garden containing 25 assisted living units. It\’s close to nursing assistance and the healthcare facility, has its own library and living and dining rooms. These units provide a safe haven with inward living for residents choosing a more manageable environment.

Club house and communal facilities:

What was the ‘Ou Skool saal’ (hall), now has been beautifully renovated and converted into the Club House.

Life at Napier Retirement Village revolves around the Club House. This is where residents gather for meals in a beautiful Victorian dining room which opens out onto a covered terrace featuring breath-taking views of the surrounding countryside.

The clubhouse offers the following communal facilities:

• two lounges
• library
• television
• internet stations
• bridge tables
• hairdresser
• kitchen
• small exercise room
• solar heated swimming pool

Healthcare centre:

We have a professionally managed Healthcare Centre that offers a full range of nursing services. All units have panic buttons connected to the nurses’ station.

Four levels of healthcare are available:

Basic care:

24-hour nurse call availability.

Low care:

24hr nurse call availability, general monitoring and administration of medicines.

Medium care:

24hr nurse call availability, daily visits by nursing personnel and general monitoring, administration of medicines and assisted daily care.

Frail care

Residents stay in the healthcare centre. Here they receive administration of medicines, assisted daily care, daily visits by nursing personnel as well as a higher level of general monitoring.

This facility is also available for non residents as well as residents who require short term recovery and focused assistance for a period of time.