A STUNNING RETIREMENT VILLAGE IN GHANA | LIVING IN GHANA

Ghanaians are known for their friendly and hospitable nature, making it easier for expats to assimilate and feel at home. For this reason it’s not uncommon for people in the diaspora to consider Ghana as a place to retire and make home. However, are there retirement villages in Ghana? Retirement villages are specialised communities that offer various housing options and services for the elderly.
In this video I share with you Royal Olive Court, which is a purpose-built facility made to cater for adults and seniors over 60 who need residential retirement and assisted living care.
The facility is located at Afienya-Mataheko, a serene location in one of the well-planned suburbs within the Greater Accra region of Ghana.
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[@naana-scelyne6370]

Wow! As a US RN im glad to see such facilities in Ghana. Great video

[@lindaofori3914]

The second place I have seen in Accra so far, I'm definitely doing this on my lands with my background

[@jaytshianda]

This is so sad. Let's keep our culture and traditions. I am a nurse working in a nursing home. Even if the place is beautiful, nice staff there is nothind like home. The reality is that people leaving there are deeply depressed and unhappy. they are always sad cuz they do not understand why their family don't take care of them anymore . Let's keep our african family values. We should stay at home with our eldery people and make them happy. They took care of us and it's our turn to take care of them

[@flynnsekyi8662]

What about choices? Many people can't get their love one home help and some bad siblings who don't care

[@jaytshianda]

If you don't live or work there, you will never be able to understand the sadness of the elderly. They feel abandoned and rejected. They believe they have become useless to their families. 😢😢😢

[@user-dq7xr6kc9b]

With respect the reality of 'lets keep our cultural values' is the daughters of the family becomes the main caregiver. It is a BIG thing to put on someone and Ghanaians are often too quick to suggest remedies they themselves would not cope with. 20+ years caring for an elderly family member, while raising your own young family and working full time? This is why women get crushed under the weight of responsibility. If the responsibility was _truly_ shared maybe it would be different. But the reality is that is rare.

[@yeboahdorcass-qy6og]

Not all circumstances allow you to look after your love one. My dad was down with stroke and was staying with my mum, which was very challenging for my mother to look after him. We the siblings were in different towns working, which was far from home. I in particular was working as a nurse in the northern region and I didn’t get transfer to look after my father before he passed on. I remember how refreshing it was when I come home to give my dad a proper bath and manage him with my skills. I highly recommend such facilities because old and elderly sick people can be difficult to manage by unskilled and undedicated person, especially dementia patients.A family member can look after a loved one when sick but with the elderly their condition changes at anytime and non trained person wouldn’t be able to notice detorioration in health. Living in such homes will prolong their life and improve their quality of life at old age.

[@lucysiringwani9931]

@@yeboahdorcass-qy6og. Well said. Our cultural norms are naturally fulling apart due to global changes as you mentioned. People in diaspora will appreciate such a facility. I like the idea that you do supported living, as well as opening up the space for the elders in the community to access. For most well to do parents, their big mansions can also becoming isolating. Way to go.

[@nothingbutfacts1676]

This facility will do extremely well. Most people who can afford to locate to Ghana are retirement age however, they don’t have care. Also, single older people visiting Ghana who need care.

[@JasmineAmaa]

I think so too ❤️

[@nanaobben5166]

Agreed ❤

[@py20]

This is brilliant and perhaps inevitable, but my preference is for us to continue to uphold the cultural norm of taking care of our elderly ourselves at home as much as possible. Wishing the residents and staff a great experience. Thanks, ladies.

[@folktalesfromafricana]

With the cost of living and the need to have two income homes that way of life is not possible in the cities.

[@DAPPATHUG98]

That is noble but many times people are not medically equipped to care for their geriatric family members, also it can be time consuming and rob an individual of valuable time.

[@legion1630]

That ship had sailed..we have abandoned that lifestyle and are competing in the other world so it is what it is ..good comment though

[@py20]

@@legion1630 Not really. The vast majority of our people still take care of their elderly at home. So, the ship may have sailed but with only a few passengers on board.

[@Gen5020]

Wish the owners and clients ❤ More satisfying if the owners had their elderly families as clients. The proof of the pudding is in the ...

[@donnab3183]

Beautiful facility. In the U.S., I’ve seen nursing homes that were just cruel, not really a caring environment. I wish them well and continue to care for the elders. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@JasmineAmaa]

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[@JasmineAmaa]

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[@abasika-rw7ok]

Wow.. very beautiful

[@kencampbell9230]

This really touched a raw nerve for me, it is very painful. This is how our elders deserve to spend there diamond days. It can be kinder and more edifying for elders when circumstances around caring for elderly loved ones needs to be managed. Beautiful environment, lovely rooms even shared rooms have privacy. What an example to follow. Thank you Jasmine great find. Royal Olive Court excellent, keep it up. Congratulations Ghana 🙌 🇬🇭.

[@JasmineAmaa]

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[@user-dq7xr6kc9b]

Me too, there can be a long period of recovery from a sickness and full time care. Parents are mobile and making decisions but still you want to keep them safe by putting in adaptations to the house.

[@jamessitati7396]

i am a Kenyan living in the disapora, if i got to a point where i need such a facility i would gladly move here, i am so proud of my people, this is a clean, beautifully constructed and well run facility.

[@dorcasnaadedequaye5725]

I need a job I have been CNA for 12 years in the nursing home and also PCT at the hospital for two years Please I need a job

[@helenafrempong2346]

Ghana is slowly getting there❤

[@JasmineAmaa]

Indeed 🤗❤️

[@vida7993]

Some employees attitudes will collapse it. Poor customer service is our big problem

[@lindaissah8960]

Absolutely 👍 I’m really happy for my country now WOW 😮 We thank GOD that Ghana 🇬🇭 is slowly and gracefully getting there Thank you AMA God bless you 🙏 ❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@0tismadaline]

Wow such a beautiful space,great conversation and it's good to have something like this in Ghana 🇬🇭 😊

[@JasmineAmaa]

It really is needed 💕

[@salomeykoi8963]

Gradually Gradually, Ghana will get there. Very positive. Bless you Jas. Great video

[@JasmineAmaa]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@OVOStephlo]

"YOU ARE ALWAYS ELEGANT WITH INTERESTING CONTENT."

[@JasmineAmaa]

Thanks so much. x

[@lukesky4690]

I’ve always wondered if there was such thing as nursing or retirement homes in Ghana and I’m baffled to see one on your channel cause I never knew there are such homes in Ghana. Like she rightfully said in the video that woe unto u the child sending your elderly away to such homes cause a lot of them prefer living at home with their families and being taken care of by their children as they did for their children so I’m really surprised to see this and never knew nursing homes existed in Ghana Lol. So since she said this is something new and was just built 2 years ago, is this the only nursing/retirement home in Ghana or there’s others out there in the country that we don’t know of.

[@abenaclouds3354]

One thing they are missing is a gym station for the elderly to exercise

[@JasmineAmaa]

Great idea, they are still building snd improving so this maybe on the cards. x

[@joshuasackey8730]

Nice idea. It's a new facility, and it's still under construction. I think management will take into consideration. Big ups to Rahina, Aunty Sharon, and Uncle Sam

[@user-dq7xr6kc9b]

Excellent. My mother enjoys seated yoga and pilates. I looked around our area and there was nothing available. So I've brought a recumbent stationary bike. And she does seated yoga from KZbin. But she misses going to classes. And her swim aerobics classes.

[@lindalaverdure1141]

Jasmine, well done, planning to visit Ghana next year. Go Ghana, great investment

[@lucienjoki4812]

Another video to encourage me to visit Ghana some day❤❤❤❤ Good job Jasmine ❤🎉

[@JasmineAmaa]

Thanks so much 🤗

[@sali9406]

Beautiful facility and a solid manager who knows her stuff.

[@yolebrutus1396]

Thank you so much Jasmine for sharing us all the beauty of Ghana.

[@JasmineAmaa]

My pleasure 😊

[@richyakuoko2360]

That's awesome Jasmine!! Thanks for sharing this video. I never knew they had retirement homes in Ghana now. May GOD bless you with much more success.

[@JasmineAmaa]

Thanks Richy 🙏🏾❤️

[@rochellehenry7334]

Excellent facility and interview as usual 😊

[@JasmineAmaa]

Glad you enjoyed it! X

[@kd3897]

What we are trying to run away from in abroad is coming to/already in Ghana? We die finish 😢

[@adminbentley5752]

Nice one, this has been my dreams, I am happy ghana is catching up slowly

[@JasmineAmaa]

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[@chinenyeezema525]

This is beautiful and helpful I wonder if they have a need for pharmacists as well in the medical team Ghana doing great things 🇬🇭 ❤

[@henrykojomensah5784]

I am impressed!! Nice place and rates are great as well.wish the facility all the best of luck in business. Bless up.❤

[@kajilai]

epic; loving the entrepreneurial initiative.

[@shynot6741]

Beautiful facility, hope the workers are nice to the residents, in America they go to work to get money, but not give the care the elderly clients need. ❤ I will be booking a room once I get to the stage I need to be in a Nursing Home. So impressed with Ghana.

[@user-zn7fw2bp4t]

It doesn't make sense to send your parents to such a place . They take care of you when you were a child why can't you take care of them when they are old. Even if you don't have time for them you have to get someone to take care of them at your home without sending them outside.

[@tequishamcdearmon9152]

This facility is top-notch ❤🇬🇭

[@toria3544]

Happy to see this!

[@howardcash8301]

Jasmine! I love your presentations into these SPECIAL spaces of humanity! Yeah!

[@JasmineAmaa]

Thanks Howard 💕

[@howardcash8301]

@@JasmineAmaa No! Thank You! Blessings!

[@mauveletteburchell606]

Rahina has done an amazing 👏 tour and manager 🙌. The facility is a beautiful place, well kept 😀 ❤ and neatly constructed.

[@niquiniquita4512]

This is an EXCELLENT service ❤👏🏾

[@nanakumiwaah8524]

The facility is OK but where the bell is too high okay 👌 so you have to bring it down thanks

[@EvelynKlompmaker]

Yes I agree

[@rachelabena]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS! Simplistic, airy & not tooo congested….just the right touch. Love that the manager isn’t trying to sell but rather showing you what’s available & it’s enticing enough for you to want to move there. By far the best tour on your channel yet. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ceciliaboateng9791]

I’m speechless. This is amazing ❤❤❤

[@maryananoo5298]

Well done, my people. Almighty God bless you all. Keep it up ❤

[@everymomshub-withdjabakie]

I'm impressed with this. Hopefully we will have more of these

[@keithsalmon2628]

My sister Jasmine, once again another awesome video. Thanks for sharing 👍 🙏❤️🙏

[@nanaobben5166]

Great video Jasmine ❤ They seem very accommodating 🤍 Cute facility and capable manager🌸

[@user-dq7xr6kc9b]

The day centre is a fantastic idea. Having a place to go for activities and food is excellent. I would avise them to have an activities specialist on staff- train one of the nurses. It is so important to keep active. Standard weekly activity timetable people can look forward too. More benches along the walkways as well, so people can sit and rest.

[@anuoluwapo7996]

Thank God my prayers concerning Ghana's moving forward has been answered. Awesome move for those in need of such facilities. God bless the brains behind this and let there be more......❤❤❤❤❤

[@AlfredMensah-yq2mr]

Good job Jasmine

[@andromedab902]

This is a very laudable, impressive, forward-thinking project, that sits close to my heart & my dream too!! Obviously, there's been real experts in the social & health care fields to develop such a scheme!!👌🏾👌🏾 It ticks all the boxes I'm familiar with. Wondering if this is a facility for the elderly frail including those with memory problems/diagnosed with dementia & other functional mental illnesses. Also love the idea of connecting the home to the community!! Real promoting a sense of belongingness!! Seriously, I'm in awe & wish you all the best. Lastly, would they consider student nurses or volunteers, of course with the appropriate expertise? Boy!! Would love to volunteer my MH skills, ie do a virtual presentation on elderly care!!!😅😅

[@lucysiringwani9931]

I would like to volunteer my Art therapy, complex clinical and dementia skills. A very well thought out space. I like the fact that it’s is bang on in the middle of highly built up community.

[@Melanated4ever]

​@@lucysiringwani9931try to contact them, they need more people like you.

[@JackyHapy]

Looks calm and professional. I hope this facility flourishes 🙏🏾

[@aaronlattimore9409]

Wow!!!! Very Nice and very informative. Looking forward to visit Ghana one day.

[@ibiok99]

Lovely facility, excellent services. Brilliant!

[@josephkofimensahboampong774]

So beautiful,the most important is how they can maintain it,keep it clean and keep it well

[@SamAsare]

God bless the owners of this. Our folks who have traveled should be encourage to come out of things like this. I only wish our people will be trust worthy and help owners to recoop their investment.

[@GUYANAECHO]

Standards are up indeed as they should be. Very well done . This is a proud project indeed!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@JasmineAmaa]

Very well done i must say ❤️

[@jazzyfour]

this is the type of biz i've been contemplating on bring down to GH for a minute now. Nursing homes are great resources for ppl in the diaspora to take care of their aging parents and grandparent.

[@phoenix-uw7hb]

AMA no no cool calm and collected but will get in her questions and you will give her answers. Great interview. Great answering skills from the manager. Kudos

[@JasmineAmaa]

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[@catherinebarnes8194]

Beautiful dignified environment, ❤ will recommend this home to person's seeking vulnerable care home in Ghana to people Kudos. 👏

[@tyronegreen2412]

Very well done maybe I can get a room who knows very well done. Hopefully, this facility will repeat itself throughout. Ghana, just like a franchise McDonald's etc.

[@myrnajames1460]

The wall tiles are awful, who chooses them, they would give me an headache, otherwise you are right about the facilities are on par of the West, I pray that it is not just lip services only.

[@barbaraburns8014]

Love everything about this retirement community.

[@lukesky4690]

@myrnajames1460. Get lost hater! It's beautiful.

[@myrnajames1460]

@@lukesky4690 Hi Luke I am not a hater, I found the tiles to be somewhat sycidelic, it has nothing to do with my opinion on the home and what they have to offer, and I will not get lost. If this is your business I hope that you would view my comment favoriable especially as most of your customers are from the West as many of us do not like a too fussy tiling my brother. I still wish you all the best in your endeavour. I still stand by my statement.

[@myrnajames1460]

Pleased for you, I still do b not like the tiles. It seems one canot have an opinnon @@barbaraburns8014

[@lukesky4690]

​@myrnajames1460 And I still stand by my statement that you should get lost if you ain't got nothing positive to say about someone's hardwork establishment! Just cause you "don't " like the tiles doesn't mean everyone don't like it too! FYI the same residents u claim majority is from the west do love the tiles and ain't nobody gonna change the tiles cause of you and just for you. Even in the west majority of the tiles in the nursing homes are plain and nothing fashionable so again what matters most is the people and sure the residents are not compaining.U people talk too much and complain about the little unnecessary stuff so get a life and wish u well too.

[@coconuncy]

Brilliant concept and way of offering employment opportunities to Ghanaians as well! Beautiful conversation, the manager is so caring and passionate 💚

[@JasmineAmaa]

❤️

[@petersonnyoro459]

Put cameras on backyard/frontyards on hallways/living area n all common areas to monitor any abuses occurring please

[@helenbaffo7189]

woow thank you for showing us

[@JasmineAmaa]

My pleasure 😊

[@nanaobben5166]

Thanks Jasmine - GREAT VIDEO😘

[@JasmineAmaa]

Aww Nana, thank u xx

[@InnGodWeTrust]

I really congratulate the one behind this home. Its about time we have to think about our elders.❤

[@EvelineAwah]

Beautiful innovation

[@yvonnequaynor290]

Simply amazing by our Ghanaian standards!!!Of cause there's more room for improvements. Thanks to the great visionary who created this facility. Our elderly need more care and attention, but the present economic trend is keeping family members so apart, making us unable to maintain our proverbial African/ Ghanaian cultural values of living with our elderly family members. Great job!

[@awuradjoasimpson8453]

Great to know about these facilities ❤❤

[@JasmineAmaa]

❤️❤️

[@MrRandymens]

This project is definitely called "Late Ghana " You need more in the 16 regions Life of the Seniors 😊😊😊

[@frankkyereme7125]

*super good*

[@waynepayne2802]

This is a very nice Living Facility but is lacking safety hand railing doesn't fit the handi cap criteria it's very important to any developer you must have handi cap Facilitation some seniors doesn't have good Balance so the safety Rails are a must. Otherwise the Facility looks Miraculous.

[@petermarno6695]

brilliant

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

Royal Olive Court a real estate beautiful place

[@MargaretAntwi-im3we]

Wow impressive ❤👍

[@KobbyKobby777]

This is amazing.

[@JasmineAmaa]

I think so toox

[@feliciayankson4580]

Very nice facility but, I think it’s a little expensive for average Ghanaian citizens

[@ufiad-digitalchannel6304]

It's for international grandmom and dads

[@MsArtelia]

Hi there Jasmine from San Diego California

[@bennygati324]

VERY BEAUTIFUL 😍 PLACE, JUST LIKE THE STATES 👌. VERY NEAT TOO

[@JasmineAmaa]

Yes its really well done, i was impressed x

[@suntanglory]

Nice nursing/retirement home,it's like manchester united.They should have called it old trafford,like manchester united.😅Sending you love Jasmine!❤❤

[@yolebrutus1396]

This is wonderful ! I want to know the price for independent senior .

[@JasmineAmaa]

Please call or WhatsApp [phone]

[@karenkirosingh6372]

Excellent

[@yolebrutus1396]

I want to know if they have apartment for seniors citizens in Ghana ,?

[@JasmineAmaa]

Please call or WhatsApp [phone]

[@reginarichter4935]

Our culture is different, we love to be with our children and grand children. It's they turn to take care of us.

[@Melanated4ever]

Not everyone has Fam or friends!

[@kofiabradu9524]

ad3n aa culture...embrace change cuz da world is changing

[@ufiad-digitalchannel6304]

This is for our international grand mothers and fathers not ghanaians .....😮😮

[@frommygardentoyou]

Lovely.

[@deeclem2191]

Beautiful 😍

[@fleekghtv4533]

Nice facility.

[@kojoapaah4109]

Good idea keep it up It will bring jobs as US .

[@livitet]

Great great❤

[@judithdouglasbey5444]

This is the move.

[@Luv2TravelWithWave]

Love they brick work of the building. Who is the contractor❤

[@JasmineAmaa]

Its beautiful indeed. Not sure x

[@ceciliamokam1263]

Good facility and very clean.

[@JasmineAmaa]

It sure is!

[@ItsNana324]

Family what about the size of the beds? Aren't they small?

[@edith12342]

i need to retire here please send me information now this is wonderful in Ghana

[@JasmineAmaa]

I shared it in the video. Call or WhatsApp [phone]

[@tropical5491]

Beautiful! May Gods bless your endeavors

[@luciakahaka3458]

Nice place ❤

[@evansaidoo]

Woooow what an incredible investment.. great work, Just like Germany here. Great work

[@zoeyamponsah3736]

Add oware and dame to the games

[@malikekon5062]

I've been thinking how I can use my Masters in Aging on the continent.

[@elizabethgilman5575]

Wow so beautiful, do they have to bring their own diapers and wipes, or you do provide all in the price, what about their medication

[@JasmineAmaa]

Their packages can be customised to suit the individual. Please call or WhatsApp [phone] they will be able to answer all your questions. xx

[@elizabethgilman5575]

Ok thank you

[@EvelynKlompmaker]

Nice. Can outsiders come and do thier internship there?

[@elizabethlongdon3918]

Nice place. Pls don't knot the curtains. Curtains are not to be knotted. Use a holder instead. Well done.

[@sampeasah3295]

I did not see a room with kitchen and refrigerator? Do they have a room like that for independence?

[@joanasefah6645]

I don’t think kitchen will be advisable

[@carolinagirl9654]

I like what I see, will you allow elderly couple to share space together can you accommodate dementia couple?

[@JasmineAmaa]

Iam pretty sure since they tailor packages to suit individual needs. Just call or WhatsApp them on [phone]

[@evelynoduro7948]

I really enjoyed this video. This is beautiful and they are doing an amazing job. Well done Jasmines 👏🏾👏🏾

[@JasmineAmaa]

Thank you so much! Its indeed very well done 💕

[@sanp6092]

I wonder if a couple who have been married for 60+ years want to be there in the village together. Are you able to accommodate?

[@JasmineAmaa]

Please call them, i am sure its possible x

[@MA-yh2ko]

Is there an elevator?

[@ritab4482]

The concept is admirable however the rooms are depressing. Having lived outside all my adult life there are feedback I would like to provide. The tiles on floors and bathroom are too busy, consider ie people with fading eye sight issues. The toilets are too low, especially when one has mobility issues, it is difficult to use low toilets. The toilets need elevation, with hand rails or hand grabs instead of making it look like a hospital. The place could do with professional consultation in making the rooms look and feel appealing, airy, fresh and brighter. The new dining/social room could have been opened instead of having all the columns such a waste of space, think of wheelchair users. For the next phase of the project, a consultation from a professional developer and Occupational Health guidance would assist.