22.2.2011

Sheltered Homes

The City of Turku has seven sheltered homes and three group homes for senile people.

The sheltered homes offer the residents a suitable apartment and the necessary services as well a the opportunity to have meals. The residents can meet other residents in the common rooms and participate in various events. The residents make a rental agreement with the City of Turku. In addition to the rent, the residents have to pay separately for the services used.

How to become a resident

The elderly who have difficulties managing daily routines in their own home have the possibility to become a resident at a sheltered home. Inadequate washing facilities, difficult stairs or the use of equipment may cause various difficulties. Apart from needing an apartment, the need for home care services is a precondition for becoming a resident at a sheltered home.  

The social workers within the sphere of services for the elderly and home care services select the residents for the sheltered homes.

For further information, please contact the social workers within the services for the elderly.