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Register an older persons residential facility

About registering an older persons residential facility

If you want to register an older persons residential facility as an individual or organisation, you must apply at your nearest Department of Social Development office.

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What you should do

  • Go to the nearest 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 Social Development office where your application will be either approved, approved conditionally or disapproved.
  • If you disagree with the decision, you must appeal to the Minister of Social Development within 90 days of receiving notification.
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Timeframe

It may take four weeks to process your application.

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How much does it cost

The actual application is free but you will pay for other certificates such as the environmental health certificate.

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Forms to complete

The application forms are available from your nearest Social Development office.

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