Komunita RAFAEL n.o.

Komunita RAFAEL n.o. is a non-governmental organization providing health and social services for people with chronical, long-term or terminal illnesses, for people with mental and physical disabilities and their families. We operate a center called Dom RAFAEL, in which there are various health and social care units: a hospice, a nursing home, a specialized unit for people with Alzheimer disease or other neuro-degenerative diseases, and a daily center for young people with disabilities and special needs. All of them are low-capacity community-type units with strong involvement of families and volunteers. The total capacity is 60 beds and 10 places for a daily stay. The services are provided by interdisciplinary team of professionals, including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists, social workers, etc. The main goal of our center is to preserve the quality of life of people we take care for. We accompany them in their daily routines. An integral part of our services are therapies such as music therapy, art therapy, ergo therapy and many others. They bring a new alternatives and opportunities for people with disabilities and often have a healing effect. Therapies allow to express yourself, develop individual skills, maintain brain and body abilities, be aware of own feelings and emotions, and facilitate communication. Dom RAFAEL offers also spiritual and psychological support for our patients and clients, and their families in the life situation they find themselves in. The main attributes of our services are humanity, dignity and professionalism. The comprehensive and warm atmosphere is an essential part. Our center Dom RAFAEL is situated in Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia. It is located on a very attractive area of Petrzalka city park with many trees and lots of greenery around the center. The center is easily accessed by public city transport.