Welcome to Hrafnista Hraunvangi

Hrafnista in Hraunvang was built by the Seamen's Day Council and started operating in 1977. 24-hour nursing and medical services are provided. Day care and short-term stays can also be attended there.

Hraunvang's warm environment

Hrafnista Hraunvangi is located on the edge of Hafnarfjörður's lava overlooking Hafnarfjörður, Keili, Snæfellsjökull and out to Faxaflói. On the grounds of the home there is a putting green that relatives can use with residents. Hrafnistu Hraunvangi runs a cafe where you can sit down in a beautiful environment and enjoy coffee drinks and refreshments

At the home, there is a quality of life core that reflects the interaction between a nursing home, rental apartments and a service center. Through active cooperation between those who live, work and go there, a core is formed with diverse services. It contributes to increased safety, greater well-being and improved quality of life for older people.

Pleasant hours in the cafe

In the cafe, residents and guests have pleasant times where coffee drinks and other refreshments are offered. The view from the cafe is unique over the lava and out to Faxaflói.

Social work

The home has an extremely thriving social life, where residents and guests enjoy fun time together. The home also has activity managers who encourage residents to participate in the entertainment that suits them at any given time.

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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