Welcome to Hrafnista Skógarbær

Hrafnista Skógarbær started working in 1997 and has been run by the Seamen's Council since 2019.

Warm surroundings of Skógarbær

Hrafnista Skógarbær is located in a green environment by Mjóddina in Reykjavík. The home has a large garden that is used for outdoor activities. Hrafnistu Skógarbær runs a cafe where you can sit down in a beautiful environment and enjoy coffee drinks and refreshments. There are various hiking trails near the home and a short walk to the natural pearl Elliðaárdal where you can enjoy the outdoors.

Pleasant Namaste moments

Warm and pleasant moments with the aim of improving the well-being of the population and reducing unrest A Namaste approach gives staff tools to approach the population with care and love in a personal way.

Diverse social work of residents

In the home, most opportunities are taken to bring everyday life to life through the participation of residents and staff Thus, it is not uncommon to see various decorations and themes when walking around the home.

Practical information about transportation to Hrafnista

Who has the option of applying for a transfer to Hrafnista?
Individuals who can no longer live at home despite the support of health and social services can apply to move to a nursing home.
Is it possible to inspect the homes?
You can book an inspection of the homes through the booking system on Hrafnista's website.
How do I apply to move to a nursing home?
Applicants must contact their family doctor.

Applications for transfer to a nursing home go through the Skills and Health Assessment Committee of the health district the individual is domiciled.

The skills and health assessment committee takes care of waiting lists for the homes.
What are the next steps?
Hrafnista contacts the applicant if the application has been approved.
What needs to be brought?
The nursing home's manual states what needs to be brought during the transfer to the home.

Apply to move to Hrafnista

Those considering a move to Hrafnista are required to apply for a skills and health assessment to the Skills and Health Assessment Committee in the health district in which the individual is domiciled Skills and Health Assessment is a professional individual assessment of the needs of individuals for permanent nursing and living in a nursing home.
Hrafnista's main goal is to provide excellent service so that residents, other service recipients and relatives experience safety, trust and well-being. To support this goal, Hrafnista works according to a philosophy that describes what experience, culture and feeling we want to create for service recipients, residents, relatives and staff.

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