Flower Foundation’s concept was born in 1963 when three extraordinary individuals by the names of Moray Franz, Florrie Richter and Dr Archie Borowitz came together to use their foresight and ingenuity to change the lives of the aged around them. The premise was a simple one that has been in practice in Sweden over time, where people were encouraged to give money towards the elderly in memory of a loved one, instead of giving flowers when they passed away. These monies would be used to provide homes and care to the elderly who were in much need at the time.
Welcome to a way of life that not only makes excellent financial sense but will provide you or your loved ones with safe and secure accommodation to be enjoyed for life. Naturally, when you are considering your next step in life, you want to be sure that you are making a sound long-term financial decision and have certainty around entering into a life-long partnership with an organisation who has a solid track record in retirement living.
Flower Foundation has been a trusted champion of senior living for over 50 years and exists to provide residents with a meaningful and independent life, filled with all the activities, friendship and community enjoyed throughout their lives. This is provided alongside professional healthcare and well maintained villages suited to the care and social needs of the residents. A time may come when extra care is needed and Flower Foundation can provide that too, giving you peace of mind for the long term.
Experience an independent lifestyle in beautiful and secure surroundings, where your external property and gardens are maintained for you, giving you the freedom to enjoy yourself and do what you love. With an option of nine (9) villages spread across Johannesburg, you can find your best match in the unique features on offer at each village, coupled with the ideal location and easy access to amenities that best suit you and your family.
For the time you or your loved one will need constant support with dedicated helping hands, we’ll be more than happy to provide the extra care needed. Frail Care offers the benefit of 24-hour supervised care to residents who are no longer able to care for themselves. We accommodate residents in cosy rooms which are either private or shared.
Our select care centre – Waverley Gardens Memory Care – is set up to care for your loved ones living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s. We provide 24-hour supervision and accommodate resident in either private or shared rooms. The residents are overseen by our trusted, professional staff who are trained to manage their condition and provide the best comfort and care.
We offer a world leading model called Life Right or Tenancy Right. This means you need to be 55 years or older in order to benefit but there are more positive aspects to consider
Flower Foundation remains the sole owner of the property; therefore the on-going responsibility of management, maintenance and upkeep of the village and exterior of the units remains the responsibility of Flower Foundation. A monthly levy is applicable to each unit and the levy is based on the services provided at the selected village or Care Centre. The levies are updated annually and any price alternations will be put into effect on the 1st of April per annum. Please review the levy price range listed on the respective village pages.
The leisure and lifestyle options available at Flower Foundation Villages are based on the interests and hobbies of those living there. Programs are available at various times of the month, however, residents can decide which activities they choose to participate in, whether it’s joining one of the hobby groups, going on outings to movies, joining an art class or enjoying the daily exercise walks.
Flower Foundation is one of those rare organisations where staff walk the talk, from those who work in offices to those who work at bedsides. The talk is about caring, and the walk is about doing the caring. I cannot recommend highly enough, the people of the Flower Foundation and in particular the staff at Willowbrook Retirement Village. My father lived at Willowbrook for three years, where he was very happy, safe and extremely well cared for. I live overseas and Willowbrook was the home from home I was sadly unable to provide living so far away.
