San Francesco retirement home in Bologna
The San Francesco nursing home for the elderly in Bologna was founded in the sixties, thanks to the will of the order of Friars Minor of Emilia-Romagna.
Casa Francescana “San Francesco” in Bologna offers assistance to elderly people in need and destitute, as long as they are self-sufficient. It is located in a part of the Monastery of Santa Caterina di Bologna, granted by the nuns of the fifteenth-century structure located in the heart of the city.
The fees are low because part of the self-sufficient guests are followed by the city’s Department of Mental Health.
The structure
The San Francesco nursing home for the elderly in Bologna has 24 single rooms, from which guests can enter and exit freely from 7 am to 9 pm, to cultivate interests and relationships in the city center.
Facilities
(*service not included in the fee and on request)
Basic 24-hour assistance
Ongoing support for guests' daily needs.
Day nursing 7/7
Nursing care available every day during the day.
Presence of the doctor on a weekly basis
Medical examinations scheduled once a week.
Physical activity
Guided physical exercises to maintain mobility.
Hairdresser *
Hair care and hairstyling service available by appointment.
Podiatrist *
Specialist foot care on request.
Laundry for personal clothing *
Washing and care service for personal clothing.
Taxi with escort *
Transportation with assistance for visits or external errands.
Catering
The catering service of the San Francesco nursing home for the elderly in Bologna is provided by the staff of the facility’s internal kitchen. Breakfast is served until 8 am, lunch at 12 noon and dinner at 6 pm.
Relatives who wish can stop for lunch, subject to notice from the kitchen staff. A snack is also provided, served in the afternoon to those who wish it.
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House rules and rhythms
The San Francesco nursing home for the elderly, located in the historic center of Bologna, allows visits from relatives and friends of guests every day, from Monday to Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., always respecting the times and rhythms of wakefulness and rest of the guests.
In case of need, the relative can also stay all day, 24 hours a day.
