Retirement living and care you can trust, since 1904.
Life right and rental retirement homes, 24-hour frail care and community services across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West.
- Registered NPO 001-446
- 82 retirement & care facilities
- 5 provinces
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this stage of life
Whether you want an independent lifestyle, an affordable rental, or round-the-clock care, SAVF has a secure, caring community near you.
BuyLife Right Housing
Secure your own home in a well-managed retirement village, with the freedom of independent living and support close by.
- Houses & apartments
- Secure, maintained villages
- Care available on site or nearby
RentRental & Self-Care Housing
Affordable rental flats and rooms for independent seniors, with a friendly community, security and peace of mind.
- Flats, rooms & occupation units
- Affordable monthly rentals
- Social and community activities
Care24-Hour Frail Care
Compassionate, professional care in our homes for older persons, with comfortable accommodation, meals, nursing and laundry included.
- Professional nursing staff
- Nutritious meals & laundry
- Dignity, respect & companionship
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Featured development · LimpopoYour lifestyle in nature.
Jou leefstyl in natuur.
Die Oog is a secure bushveld retirement estate near Mookgophong. 60 brand-new 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom mid-care units are being built for independent living, with professional care close at hand.
- 60 new units1, 2 & 3 bedroom mid-care homes
- 29-bedHealthcare centre with four levels of care
- 900+ unitsPlanned, making it SA's largest sectional title scheme
- BushveldSecure estate in the heart of Limpopo
More than a century of caring for South Africans
SAVF is a registered non-profit organisation (NPO 001-446) that has served communities since 1904. Every home we run is built on four promises to our residents and their families.
Superior Service
Effective, efficient care that responds to the needs and wellbeing of every resident.
Approachable Attitude
A warm atmosphere where residents and families feel comfortable, heard and special.
Real Value
Care and accommodation where the benefit always exceeds the price you pay.
Family-Friendly Facilities
Accessible, welcoming spaces that are fit for purpose and easy for families to visit.
Figures: SAVF Annual Report 2024/2025
Caring for every generation
Beyond retirement living, SAVF supports children, families and communities through 156 facilities and outreach programmes.
Early Childhood Development
ECD day centres giving young children a strong, nurturing start in life.
ECD centres 6Child & Youth Care
Safe, supportive homes where children and young people can heal and grow.
CYCC 32Social Work
Social work offices offering family care, foster care and child protection.
Social work 3Shelters
Temporary 24-hour shelter and meals for homeless people, especially survivors of violence.
SheltersA legacy of care, built over 120 years
Founded in 1904, SAVF is a nationally registered welfare organisation (NPO 001-446). Over more than a century it has grown into a leading non-profit provider of retirement housing and care for older persons.
Today our 2 263 staff and 1 250 volunteers serve people of every age and culture, from early childhood development to frail care, across 340 towns and communities.
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