We support your health and wellbeing during your short-term care stay, while your informal caregiver gets the rest they need.
We are located in the spacious and bright premises of the Kivelä Senior Centre.
Contact information
We provide short-term care both during the informal caregivers’ statutory days off and for those receiving informal care who do not have an official care agreement. In exceptional circumstances, we may also provide short-term care to people living alone.
If you are already using the City’s senior services (such as informal care or home care), discuss the possibility of short-term care with your personal care worker or home care staff. If you do not yet receive senior services, please contact Senior Info. Go to the Senior Info page
Short-term care is subject to a fee. The fee depends on several factors, including:
- whether the care provided is 24-hour or part-time
- whether the care is provided in a care home or in a service housing facility
- whether the care replaces the statutory days off for an informal caregiver.
Personal documents
- Up-to-date medication list
- ID card or other form of identification
Medicines
- All your regular medicines and any medicines you may need to take, in their original packaging or in dose dispensing bags
- Diabetes supplies, wound care supplies or other medical supplies, if you use them
Clothing and footwear
- Comfortable indoor and outdoor clothing that can be washed at 40 degrees
- Sturdy indoor and outdoor shoes
- Nightwear
- Enough changes of clothes
Don’t forget to label all your clothes!
Toiletries
- Personal care and hygiene products and protective products
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Comb
- Shaving equipment
- Any skincare products
Assistive equipment
- Glasses, hearing aids and their batteries
- Mobility aids you use on a daily basis (e.g. a walker or walking stick)
Other necessary items
- Phone and charger
- A small amount of cash, if you want to visit the café, for example
- You can also bring your own magazines or books, for example.
It is advisable to leave valuables, such as jewellery and expensive electronic devices, as well as your security wristband, at home.
The duration of a short-term care period is determined by your indivudual need for treatment. The period may take place once or at regular intervals.
Short-term care can also be provided on a part-time basis, for example as day care or night care.
The Granit Short-term Care Unit is located at the Kivelä Senior Centre in Töölö, in a cosy and community-oriented environment. During your short-term care period, you can also participate in events and cultural activities at the senior centre.
We respect your privacy and your right of self-determination. You can participate in joint activities when you feel up to it, or spend time on your own.
Granit is located in the accessible premises of the Kivelä Senior Centre. The building has a lift, so you can move easily within the facilities.
The yard is peaceful and easy to get around. The facilities support a safe and smooth daily life.
You will have your own room with a bathroom to use during the period.
You also have access to the shared dining area and lounge. A small library and a gym are located next to the other shared areas. We can show you how to use the gym.
The common lounging room and dining areas allow you to
- spend time with others
- participate in joint activities
- meet your loved ones
The food comes from Kivelä’s own kitchen. We enjoy our meals together in a peaceful and unhurried atmosphere.
We consider your meal preferences and your individual needs.
You can spend time outdoors in the garden and the surrounding area according to your resources.
The surrounding area provides
- parks and recreational trails
- shops and other services
- good public transport connections
Being outdoors and the natural environment support your wellbeing and give meaning to your everyday life.
Your daily life is shaped according to your own daily routine. Your day will include, for example
- the support and care you need
- moments of rest and time to yourself
- opportunities to participate in joint activities
We organise shared events and outdoor activities. You can decide for yourself which activities you’d like to participate in. A printed copy of the weekly programme is posted on the noticeboard.
Your loved ones can visit you at their convenience.
We are located along good public transport connections. We don’t have our own parking spaces, but there are some paid parking spaces along the street.
Your guests can
- spend time with you in your room or in the common areas
- bring snacks and enjoy them with you
- visit Restaurant Kivelä with you. The restaurant is open on weekdays from 10.45 to 13.30. Find the lunch menu here(Link leads to external service)
Your loved ones can also bring a pet with them. However, please arrange this with the staff in advance.
You can go for a walk with your loved ones. Please let the staff know in advance or when you leave.
Our multi-disciplinary team supports your everyday life. Your appointed nurse will be by your side and take care of all your day-to-day needs.
Your appointed nurse will
- draw up a treatment plan together with you
- cooperate with your family
- take your wishes and preferences into account
- support your right of self-determination and your ability to act according to your own resources
Contact information
Granit Short-term Care Unit
+358 40 334 5644(Link starts a phone call)
You can also call us if the front door is locked.
Senior centre supervisor
+358 50 565 5807(Link starts a phone call)
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