Day stay at Hrafnista Ísafold

Emphasis is placed on social participation, perception and the impact of the environment and experiences on well-being and well-being.

The goal of day care at Hrafnista is to maintain the individual's independence and break social isolation. With day care, it is possible to extend the time that older people can live at home.

Individuals arrive in the morning and engage in organized work at Hrafnista, then return home in the afternoon. The different needs of the individuals largely determine how much they utilize the day care.

Daytime space

There are a total of 20 spaces in the daycare:

• 16 public daycare spaces
• 4 specialized spaces for people with dementia

Between 40 and 50 people use the spaces at any given time.

An application for day care must be in writing and must be accompanied by a referral from a doctor or a nursing note, along with a request for physical therapy if that service is requested.

Day care centers in Iceland are operated with daily fees from the state. Day care center guests pay a daily fee for their stay each time according to regulations on day care for the elderly.

Day care centers collect payment from guests according to the state fee schedule. The fee includes transportation and meals.

Catering

Day guests are offered breakfast, lunch, and afternoon coffee at Ísafold.

Driving service

A shuttle service is available for day care center guests to and from the homes of those who need it.

Other services

Ísafold also has physiotherapy, a hair salon and a podiatry clinic that daycare guests can use. See more about services at Ísafold.

Guests are asked to report absences by phone. 535 2250.