We are located on the second floor of stairwell A of the Roihuvuori Senior Centre. The facilities provide a safe and communal environment for rehabilitation.
Contact information
You can be admitted to a rehabilitation period if it is deemed necessary in a service needs assessment.
If you are already using the City’s senior services (for example home care), please discuss your assessment and rehabilitation needs with your home care staff or your designated worker. If you are not yet registered for senior services, please contact Senior Info. Go to the Senior Info page
We charge a short-term care fee for fixed-term assessment and rehabilitation periods.
Personal documents
- Kela card
- ID card or other form of identification
- Up-to-date medication list
- Taxi card, if you have one
Medicines
- All your regular medicines and any medicines you may need to take, in their original packaging
- Diabetes supplies or other medical supplies, if you use them
Clothing and footwear
- Comfortable indoor and outdoor clothing that can be washed at 40 degrees or higher
- 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
- Shaving equipment
- Comb
- 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
- Home keys
- Phone and charger
- A small amount of cash for travel to and from home visits (and possibly for a pedicure, a barber or a visit to the café)
- 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 safety wristband, at home.
The duration of the period is tailored to you and depends on your needs.
During your assessment and rehabilitation period, you can also participate in the communal activities of the senior centre, including the exercise and culture activities.
We respect your privacy and your right of self-determination. You are always welcome to join the shared activities.
The Melukylä Assessment and Rehabilitation Unit is located on the second floor of stairwell A of the Roihuvuori Senior Centre. Our premises are accessible.
- The building has a lift.
- Moving between the areas is easy.
- The yard is peaceful and uncluttered.
The facilities support safe movement and spending time together.
You will live in a room for 1–2 people, with its own toilet and bathroom.
The common areas include a dining area and a lounge. There is a small library in the lobby of the Roihuvuori Senior Centre and a gym on the ground floor, and we can provide instructions on how to use the equipment.
The common lounging room and dining areas allow you to:
- spend time with others
- participate in joint activities
- meet your loved ones
You will enjoy your meals in the common dining area with the others or in the restaurant downstairs. We take your meal preferences and your individual needs into consideration.
Mealtimes are peaceful and unhurried.
You can spend time outdoors in the garden and the surrounding area.
Nearby you’ll find:
- parks and recreational trails
- shops and other services
- good public transport connections
Being outdoors and the natural environment support your wellbeing and rehabilitation.
Your daily life is shaped according to your own daily routine. The day includes:
- basic care and support
- moments of rest and time to yourself
- opportunities to participate in joint activities
We organise many kinds of recreational and outdoor activities. We encourage you to participate in our many kinds of group activities. A printed copy of the weekly programme is delivered to your room.
Your loved ones can visit you at their convenience. We are well served by public transport. There are a few dedicated parking spaces with a 2-hour restriction in the yard, and there are some free parking spaces on the street.
Guests can:
- spend time with you in your room or in the common areas
- bring snacks and enjoy them with you
- visit the restaurant downstairs with you. The restaurant is open on weekdays at 8.30–15.00 (lunch 11-14). You can find the lunch menu here(Link leads to external service)
You can go for a walk with your loved ones. Please let the staff know, either 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.
- Practical nurses and nurses ensure your day-to-day care and wellbeing.
- Your doctor is responsible for your medical care.
- A social instructor can help you with matters related to services and life circumstances.
- A physiotherapist and an occupational therapist are responsible for the assessment of your functional capacity and rehabilitation.
Our work community also includes a care assistant, leisure time assistants, a client advisor and a supervisor.
Contact information:
Melukylä Assessment and Rehabilitation Unit
+358 9 3106 0733(Link starts a phone call)
Our doorbells are located by the front door of the Roihuvuori Senior Centre and outside Melukylä.
Supervisor
+358 9 3107 9097(Link starts a phone call)
You can keep up to date with the latest news from the Roihuvuori Senior Centre via our social media channels.
Roihuvuoren seniorikeskus - Helsinki(Link leads to external service)