Grace Medical Centre

Grace Medical Centre Grace Medical Centre is a frail care facility situated in the Velddrif. Officially opened on 1st o

25/12/2025

This festive season, we’re sending warm wishes to our residents, families, and the wider community. Thank you for trusting us with the care of those you love it’s a privilege we never take lightly.

May your Christmas be filled with peace, gentle moments, and meaningful time with those who matter most. Whether you’re celebrating loudly or quietly, we hope the day brings comfort, connection, and a little bit of joy. 🌿

With love and gratitude,
✨ The Grace Medical Care Centre Team ✨

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A little extra care goes a long way. This Christmas, we are making sure every resident feels loved, comfortable, and at...
24/12/2025

A little extra care goes a long way. This Christmas, we are making sure every resident feels loved, comfortable, and at home. 🤍

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This Christmas, our incredible team is going the extra mile to make sure every resident feels truly loved and celebrated...
24/12/2025

This Christmas, our incredible team is going the extra mile to make sure every resident feels truly loved and celebrated.

From thoughtful decorations to special moments shared together, it's these heartfelt touches that make Grace feel like home, especially during the holidays.

Our residents deserve to be surrounded by warmth, joy, and people who genuinely care. And that's exactly what our dedicated staff brings every single day.

📍 Grace Medical Centre, Velddrif
📞 Ready to learn more about our compassionate care? Send us a message or call 022 783 0198

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22/12/2025

This year, we asked our team what they’re most grateful for and their answers remind us why Grace Medical Care is more than just a place of care… it’s a community.

From the residents who trust us with their days, to the families who welcome us into their journey, and the colleagues who support one another through every shift gratitude lives in the everyday moments here. 🌿

We are thankful for shared smiles, small victories, meaningful connections, and the privilege of caring for those who mean so much to so many.

As the year draws to a close, we carry this gratitude with us into every room, every interaction, and every act of care. 🤍

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Caring for someone with dementia doesn’t stop at home it extends online too 💻💙Social media can be a great way to stay co...
19/12/2025

Caring for someone with dementia doesn’t stop at home it extends online too 💻💙

Social media can be a great way to stay connected, but it can also be confusing or overwhelming for someone living with dementia.

Here are 6 simple ways to help them stay safe, supported, and seen in a positive space.

Look out for triggers
Keep communication open
Adjust privacy settings
Involve trusted family and friends
Offer alternatives to scrolling
Create safer online spaces together

Small changes can make a big difference.

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12/12/2025

Colouring With Purpose at Grace Medical Care 💛

Creative tasks such as colouring aren’t just fun… they’re incredibly beneficial for older adults. Mandalas, in particular, encourage calm, focus, and gentle stimulation of the mind. 🌿

✨ Why activities like colouring help:
• They keep hands and fingers moving, supporting fine motor strength.
• They create a soothing, repetitive rhythm that calms anxiety.
• They nurture concentration and mental engagement.
• They offer a sense of pride and accomplishment when a picture comes to life.

At Grace Medical Centre, we believe these small moments of creativity bring joy, confidence, and comfort, reminding our residents that they’re still capable of creating something beautiful.

Because wellness isn’t just medical… it’s emotional, creative, and deeply human. 🤍

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This holiday season, we're reminded that excellent care extends beyond medical expertise, it's about nourishing both bod...
12/12/2025

This holiday season, we're reminded that excellent care extends beyond medical expertise, it's about nourishing both body and spirit.

Our dedicated culinary team understands that mealtimes are more than just nutrition. They're moments of comfort, connection, and joy. Every dish is thoughtfully prepared to honor individual tastes, dietary requirements, and cherished food memories.

From a beloved family recipe that brings a smile of recognition, to seasonal favourites that celebrate this special time of year, we ensure that every plate reflects the dignity and personal attention your loved one deserves.

Because at Grace, even the smallest details, like a perfectly prepared meal are part of our commitment to comprehensive, compassionate care.

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Holiday gatherings can be overwhelming for someone living with dementia. 🎄 The extra noise, unfamiliar faces, disrupted ...
05/12/2025

Holiday gatherings can be overwhelming for someone living with dementia. 🎄

The extra noise, unfamiliar faces, disrupted routines, and heightened emotions create more stimulation than their brain can comfortably process. This often shows up as behaviours that seem confusing repeating questions, withdrawing, pacing, or getting irritable.

The truth is, these behaviours are their way of saying, “I’m unsure. I need help to feel safe.”

There are simple ways to make the day gentler:

Create a calm, familiar corner with a cosy chair, soft lighting, or a favourite blanket.

Keep conversations one on one to reduce confusion.

Protect their daily routine for meals, medication, and breaks.

Prepare family members beforehand so expectations are realistic.

Offer small, meaningful roles like folding napkins or sorting cutlery to give a sense of purpose.

Consider shorter visits or smaller groups to prevent overwhelm.

Remember: if the holidays feel harder this year, it’s not because you’re doing something wrong, it’s the dementia. You’re navigating more than most can see, with love and patience. 💛

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At Grace Medical Centre, care is not a checkbox or a package, it’s a deeply personal journey. Every resident who joins u...
01/12/2025

At Grace Medical Centre, care is not a checkbox or a package, it’s a deeply personal journey. Every resident who joins us has their own story, their own needs, their own level of support, and their own pace. That’s why our pricing can’t be standardised or placed into a simple list.

Our care adapts to the individual, not the other way around. 🌿

This is why we invite families to walk through our doors, meet our dedicated team, and see how we care for our residents with dignity, patience, and genuine compassion. When you experience Grace in person the calm environment, the attention to detail, the hands-on support, you’ll understand why specialised dementia and frail care simply cannot be compared to general elder care.

At Grace, your loved one isn’t just admitted.
They’re welcomed. They’re known. They’re cared for like family.

If you’d like to explore our centre, learn more about our personalised care plans, or chat with our team…

✨ Book a visit through the link in our bio.

Let us show you, firsthand, what care with Grace truly feels like.

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Nourishment is medicine. 💚At Grace Medical Centre, every meal is thoughtfully prepared to support our residents' health,...
28/11/2025

Nourishment is medicine. 💚

At Grace Medical Centre, every meal is thoughtfully prepared to support our residents' health, strength, and healing journey. We believe that balanced, nutritious food isn't just about sustenance, it's a vital part of comprehensive care.

Our kitchen team works closely with our medical staff to ensure each plate delivers the vitamins, proteins, and nutrients needed for optimal wellbeing. From fresh vegetables to lean proteins and wholesome grains, every ingredient is chosen with intention.

Because when your loved one is healing, recovering, or managing chronic conditions, proper nutrition makes all the difference. It supports immune function, maintains muscle strength, aids medication effectiveness, and brings comfort through familiar, delicious flavours.

This is what professional medical care looks like, attention to every detail, from clinical supervision to the meals that fuel recovery and vitality.

Every detail has been thoughtfully planned with your wellbeing in mind. 🍽️

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24/11/2025

Going the extra mile isn't about grand gestures. It's about the small, intentional acts of kindness that happen every single day. It's remembering how someone likes their tea. It's taking time for a proper conversation, not just a quick check-in. It's treating every resident as the individual they are, with a lifetime of stories and dignity that deserves honouring.

Our caregivers don't just provide medical care, they provide companionship, respect, and genuine warmth. Because your loved one deserves more than clinical excellence. They deserve to feel seen, valued, and cared for in every interaction.

This is what professional care that feels like home looks like. This is Grace.

You don't have to navigate this alone. Every detail has been thoughtfully planned with your wellbeing in mind.

📍 Grace Medical Centre, Velddrif
📞 Contact us to learn more about our frail care and dementia services

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4 Church Street
Velddrift
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