WELCOME TO KENDRICK HOUSE RETIREMENT HOME
CARING ACCOMMODATION AND SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY
About Us
Welcome to Kendrick House Retirement Home
In a quiet corner of Thornton, Cape Town, is nestled a retirement home called Kendrick House. This home is run under the auspices of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa and all denominations are welcome.
Accommodation includes assisted living, semi-frail and frail care for 63 residents. Attached to the Home are 14 Flats and 12 Cottages, sold as Life Right units. The smooth running of Kendrick House is only achieved by the dedicated application of high standards by Administration and Nursing staff as well as that of our General Workers, who all go the extra mile to ensure that the Residents are comfortable and happy in their twilight days.
Mission Statement
To provide accommodation for the elderly in a Christian environment which is affordable and secure – we see ourselves as being an efficient, integrated, caring home for the elderly and their families.
Types of Accommodation
Single and Double rooms
Single and Double rooms
Standard accommodation at Kendrick House consists of single and double rooms for independent and semi-frail residents. All rooms have a built-in cupboard, wash basin, heater and an intercom to the nurse’s station. All residents have access to the dining area, various lounges and the gardens.
Frail Care
Frail Care
Frail care at Kendrick House comprises 2 open wards with hospital beds accommodating 9 women, as well as a men’s ward with 2 beds and a private ward where 24-hour nursing care is provided. All residents are encouraged to sit in the lounge during the day.
Dementia
Dementia
Kendrick House caters for residents suffering with Alzheimer’s/ Dementia in single and double rooms. Many of the nursing staff have been employed at Kendrick House for 15 years or more and are adequately equipped to offer the specialised care that is needed.
Life Rights
Life Rights
Kendrick House has 26 life-right units being self-contained ground floor units and flats. The monthly levy includes amongst other things a three-course midday meal, cleaning of the unit and laundry services. Garages are available to rent.
LIFE-RIGHTS OCCUPANCY RATES
Monthly Levy Flats & Cottages
From R550,000 to R800,000
Monthly Levy
| Single person | R 4550-00 |
| Couple | R 6,550-00 |
Rooms From 01 April 2026
| Category | Name | ADL Score | New Residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat 1 | Basic care | 0-4 | R 11,930 |
| Cat 2 | Minimal care | 5-10 | R 12,600 |
| Cat 3 | Assisted living | 11-15 | R 13,580 |
| Cat 4 | Part care | 16-25 | R 14,930 |
| Cat 5 | Full care | 26-38 | R 17,160 |
| Cat 6 | Maximum care | 38+ | R 18,680 |

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LOCATION
Kendrick House 11, Pittosporum Avenue,
Thornton Cape 7460
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