Social care center “Valka”
Social Care Center “Valka”
The Social Care Center (SAC) “Valka” of the Vidzeme Committee of the Latvian Red Cross (LSK) provides social care and rehabilitation services to seniors and adults with disabilities. The center accommodates clients whose health conditions limit or prevent independent self-care, as well as those whose relatives cannot provide the necessary care due to lack of time, skills, or knowledge.
Service Fee: From January 1, 2024, the fee for staying at SAC “Valka” is €31.80 per day. Clients can choose from furnished single, double, and triple rooms.
Medical and Support Services:
Family doctor consultations provided by practices in Valka city.
Access to specialist consultations with transport provided by SAC “Valka.”
Daily care from nurses, social workers, rehabilitation specialists, and caregivers.
Availability of technical aids as needed.
Access to urgent medical assistance daily from 8:00 to 20:00.
Individualized Care: Social workers assess each resident’s ability to manage daily activities. Based on these evaluations, a personalized social care and rehabilitation plan is developed.
Services Provided:
- Long-term social care and rehabilitation in a comfortable environment.
- Short-term care for clients whose relatives need temporary assistance.
- Age-appropriate and health-conscious meals four times a day.
- Living space and necessary daily items.
- Emergency medical services, family doctor care, medication, and hygiene supplies.
- Specialist consultations as needed (with a referral).
- Technical aids based on individual functional needs.
- Assistance with self-care, participation in events, and outdoor activities.
- Support in resolving personal social issues (e.g., renewing passports or ID cards).
- Help during the adaptation period.
- Physical activities under a caregiver’s supervision.
- Regular walks for those unable to manage independently.
- Celebration of holidays together.
- Opportunities to meet and stay connected with family members.
- Specialized transport for travel to/from medical facilities.
- Spiritual support (collaboration with congregations and pastors).
- Access to books, magazines, and television.
- Participation in center activities, including sports, cultural events, and games.
- Supervised opportunities to engage in cooking activities.
Required Documentation for Admission:
- Client’s passport or ID card.
- Application from the client or an authorized person.
- Medical certificate No. 027/u from a family doctor.
- Copies of hospital discharge records (if available).
- Copies of blood/urine test results or referrals for these tests.
- Copy of a lung X-ray description (not older than six months) or a referral for the examination.
- After receiving the documents, the social worker and nurse assess compliance with legal requirements, initiate the administrative process, and decide on the client’s admission.
Contact Information:
Manager: Sandra Strazdiņa
Phone: +371 29457508
Email: sac.valka@redcross.lv
Reception hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00–16:00
Nurses’ Station: +371 25592141
