Great Oaks Retirement Village - Cape Town

01/01/2026

2026
The year ahead brings new and exciting developments for Great Oaks, but above all, our wish for you is good health, peace of mind, and happiness. May this year be one of comfort, connection, and confidence in the place you call home.

We look forward to sharing more with you as the year unfolds.
Andy and Helen









Great Oaks Retirement Village - Cape Town

31/12/2025

As we close out 2025, we want to share a heartfelt thank you from all of us at Great Oaks Retirement Village.

This special message from Helen and Andy — the Directors and Developers of Great Oaks Retirement Village — is for everyone who has been part of our journey this year: our residents, families, staff, friends, and supporters.

Thank you for the warmth, trust, and community spirit you bring to Great Oaks every day. We’re truly grateful.









Great Oaks Retirement Village - Cape Town

31/12/2025

As we wrap up our 2025 highlights, we’re especially grateful for the Mrs Ethlene Galgut Initiative for CANSA — a cause close to our hearts at Great Oaks Retirement Village.

When we hold functions with purpose, we don’t only raise funds — we raise hope and support. Thank you to everyone who contributed, attended, and helped make it meaningful.




Great Oaks Retirement Village - Cape Town

23/12/2025

A 2025 Christmas memory to treasure

Today our residents were surprised with a joyful brass band—and it was a beautiful reminder of why inclusion matters. At Great Oaks, we make sure every celebration includes all our residents, including those in frail care and memory care, so everyone feels part of the wider community—never on the sidelines.

Carers and residents shared laughter, music, and togetherness, and enjoyed Christmas 2025 immensely.

Research consistently shows that social connection and participation are strongly linked to wellbeing and happiness (and loneliness can seriously harm health).

And there’s growing evidence that music-based interventions can lift mood and support quality of life for people living with dementia.

Medwell SA - Home Health Care Specialists

22/12/2025

May 2025

As we age, vision changes—contrast sensitivity can reduce, glare becomes more challenging, and similar tones can “blend” together. For many older adults, and especially for those living with memory loss or dementia, this can make everyday navigation feel uncertain.

That’s why colour differentiation is more than an aesthetic choice at Great Oaks—it’s about confidence, independence, and dignity.

✔️ Clear, high-contrast signage supports readability
✔️ Distinct colours and edges improve wayfinding
✔️ Consistent visual cues reduce stress and support calmer movement throughout the village

And our street names carry meaning too. Names like Glynis Pond and Doreen’s Garden honour the people who helped make Great Oaks possible. These are not just signs—they are stories, woven into the village as a lasting legacy.

Because at Great Oaks, the details aren’t small… they shape how people feel, move, and belong.

19/12/2025

April 2025 Memory - Luxury wellness, beautifully supported.

At Great Oaks Boutique Retirement, we elevate daily care with the Rhapsody Bath by Arjo — a spa-inspired bathing experience created for older adults, where comfort, dignity, and safety come first.

To ensure every step feels effortless and refined, we complement this with Arjo Sara Stedy & Sara Flex for secure movement and transfers, and the elegant Milano Chair for stable, comfortable seating.

What truly sets Great Oaks apart is our person-centred care, delivered with direct management involvement and hands-on attention — ensuring every resident is known, supported, and cared for as an individual.

Bespoke care. Boutique living. Exceptional wellness.

18/12/2025

March 2025 Memory

One of the quieter successes at Great Oaks Retirement Village is in the details—like care-specific seating designed for older adults.

Positioned outside the Doctor’s office with reception nearby, this space offers a gentle moment to rest, orientate, and feel supported—exactly where it matters most.

We chose soft, coastal blue-green tones to create a sense of calm and clarity, while still feeling warm and welcoming

17/12/2025

What a moment to remember.

In February 2025, we celebrated the official opening of Great Oaks Retirement Village, developed by Constantia Life Developers. Surrounded by residents, families, friends, partners, and our dedicated team, we raised a glass to a new beginning in Constantia.

Great Oaks is built on the belief that beautiful spaces, nature, and personalised care create the foundation for thriving community living—every single day.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

14/12/2025

12/12/2025

Journey Through Great Oaks

As we count down to Christmas.

Enjoy the memories with us!

From the very first tile to the final swim, every detail of our hydrotherapy pool at Great Oaks Retirement Village, developed by Constantia Life Developers, is designed with care.
The mosaic pattern you see here took hours of careful design work. The calming blues and greens form part of our neuroarchitectural approach. The green lines are intentionally woven into the pattern to give the eye gentle “rest points”, helping residents avoid feeling dizzy or visually overwhelmed when they look at the wall.
An Arjo hoist system is discreetly integrated into the ceiling, making it safer and easier to lift residents into and out of the pool. This allows our dedicated occupational therapist to focus on personalised care and therapy, knowing that transfers are supported and dignified.

This is what Boutique Retirement – Bespoke Care looks like in practice.

01/10/2025

Breaking News: Just Announced!

We are proud to share that Great Oaks Retirement Village, developed by Constantia Life Developers, has just been awarded a 2025 SAPOA Property Award for Innovative Excellence.

This national recognition celebrates Great Oaks as a benchmark in senior living and excellence in care, highlighting our commitment to creating a community where dignity, belonging, and quality of life come first.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to SAPOA and the judging panel for this honour, and to our incredible Great Oaks team whose dedication and vision made this possible.

Great Oaks is proud to stand as a leader in senior care, and this award belongs to every resident, family member, and staff member who makes our community shine.