St. Gallen offers a surprisingly broad range of housing and care solutions for older people who want to stay in the city and remain connected to familiar places, neighbourhoods and social networks.
Services
A particularly helpful starting point is the brochure “Wohnen im Alter in der Stadt St. Gallen” by Pro Senectute St. Gallen. The brochure provides a clear overview of different housing options in the city and presents specific apartments for which older residents can apply. It also explains access requirements and shows which organisations are responsible for each offer. For anyone planning their next step early and realistically, this brochure is highly recommended.
Stadt St.Gallen – hallo.sg.ch
Pro Senectute – prosenectute.ch
Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz – redcross.ch
Selbsthilfegruppen St.Gallen – selbsthilfe-stgallen-appenzell.ch
Benevol – benevol.ch
Spitex – spitex-stgallen.ch
Palliativer Brückendienst – ostschweiz.krebsliga.ch
Stiftung Zeitvorsorge – zeitvorsorge.ch
SeGeWo – segewo.ch
Over 13 retirement homes
Beyond independent living, the city of St. Gallen has more than 13 residential and nursing homes for older people. These facilities cover a wide range of care levels, from assisted living to full nursing care, and are distributed across different neighbourhoods of the city. These are my Favorits.
Stiftung Halden
Stiftung Halden offers residential and care services with a strong focus on quality of life, dignity and individual support. Its integration into the city and professional care standards make it a well-regarded choice.
Stiftung Halden | halden.ch
Wienerberg Wohn- und Pflegehaus
The Wienerberg residential and nursing home is known for its comprehensive care services and its calm, residential setting within the city. It combines medical care with social and cultural activities.
Wienerberg Wohn- und Pflegehaus | wienerberg.ch
Alterszentrum am Schaeflisberg
The Alterszentrum am Schaeflisberg provides both housing and care for older adults and places emphasis on continuity, familiarity and professional support in later life.
Alterszentrum am Schäflisberg | amschaeflisberg.ch
