hooldekodude
Hooldekodud are long-term residential facilities in Estonia that provide 24-hour care for adults who cannot live independently due to age, illness, or disability. They combine housing with personal care, meals, medication management, and help with daily activities. Many facilities also offer nursing support, rehabilitation services, and social activities, and some have units tailored to dementia or palliative care.
Hooldekodud can be municipal institutions or private providers. They operate under national social welfare and health
Admission is typically based on an assessment by local social welfare authorities to determine the level of
Facilities vary in size and layout, with single or shared rooms and 24-hour care teams including carers
Overall, hooldekodud play a central role in Estonia's long-term care system, supporting older people and others