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Munkkiniemi Service Housing Unit

Munkkiniemi Service Housing Unit offers assisted living for those of you who need 24-hour care and support in your daily lives.

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We are located in Munkkiniemi Service Home in the verdant environment on Professorintie. It is important for us that you can live a safe and peaceful life of your own preferences, in accordance with your own wishes and ways.

Contact information

Professorintie 3, 00330 Helsinki View location on service map
Finnish, Swedish
P.O. Box 8184, 00099 City of Helsinki

How can you move in with us, and how much does it cost?

You can move in with us following an assessment of your service needs. Find out more about how to apply for housing services for the elderly.

24-hour service housing covers the care and treatment you need, activities that support your functional capacity, services related to meals, laundry and clothes care, washing and cleaning, as well as services that promote participation and social interaction.

You pay rent as well as a monthly fee based on your net income, to cover the services included in the 24-hour service housing.

Find out more about 24-hour care.

Read more about fees for senior services.

What is it like to live at Munkkiniemi?

At Munkkiniemi, you can live your daily life in your own way. We listen to you and take your wishes and abilities into account, and plan your daily routines together so that they feel natural for you.

We respect your privacy and your right of self-determination. You can participate in our joint activities whenever it suits you, or spend time by yourself.

Facilities and accessibility

Our facilities are located in residential buildings with lifts, among the verdant yard. We enjoy spending time outdoors and in the natural surroundings whenever weather permits.

Your room – your home

Our apartments are spacious, some over 60 m2, and some people share an apartment with another person. You can furnish it with your own furniture, textiles and important belongings, in order to make your environment feel safe and familiar.

Common areas

In the shared Tupa or Kammari dining and lounging areas of your building, you can spend time with the other residents or participate in joint activities.

Meals

You will enjoy your meals in Tupa or Kammari with the others, or in your own room. We take your meal preferences and your individual needs into consideration.

Mealtimes are pleasant and unhurried.

Garden and local environment

You can spend time outdoors in our own verdant and delightful yard. There are shops, cafés and other services nearby in Munkkiniemi.

What is everyday life like with us?

Your daily routine is tailored to suit your daily rhythm, and will include everyday activities, time for yourself and for rest, as well as joint activities, which you can participate in when you wish.

Don’t forget to see the events available at the Munkkiniemi Service Centre!

We organise regular community meetings. We discuss shared issues at the meetings, and you can also bring up your wishes there.

Information for family members and loved ones

Your loved ones can visit you at their convenience. We are well served by public transport. There are parking spaces in our yard, and there are also free streetside parking spaces nearby.

Your guests are welcome to spend time with you and participate in our shared activities and events. Please let us know if you leave the premises, so that we won’t be worried.

Your guests can also bring a pet with them. However, please arrange this with the staff and your housemate, if you have one.

The Maukas ja Makea restaurant is open Mon–Sun 9.00–14.00. You can find the lunch menu here(Link leads to external service)

Personnel and contact information

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 participates in the everyday activities and instructs the staff with ergonomic work positions.

Contact information:

Munkkiniemi Service Home 
+358 9 3106 4522(Link starts a phone call)

You can also call us if the front door is locked.

Senior nurse +358 9 3104 1981(Link starts a phone call)

Head nurse +358 9 3104 8630(Link starts a phone call)

Social media

You can keep up to date with the latest news from the Munkkiniemi Service Home via our social media channels.

Riistavuoren seniorikeskus(Link leads to external service)

Munkkiniemen palvelutalo(Link leads to external service)

Location

Professorintie 3, 00330 Helsinki
Location on map - Open larger map(Link leads to external service)