Hogewey, Dementia care facility in Weesp, Netherlands
Hogewey is a care facility for people with dementia in Weesp, made up of 27 houses for 188 residents. The grounds include streets, squares, shops, a restaurant, a theater, and a supermarket within a protected area.
In 1992 the management team at nursing home Hogewey began talks about improving Alzheimer care. The facility was built and opened in 2009.
Residents live in one of seven lifestyle settings, including urban, Indonesian, tradesman or religious-themed households. The facility offers each household a framework that mirrors familiar habits and routines.
Caregivers and medical staff wear everyday clothes instead of uniforms and support residents around the clock. The environment is secured but allows free movement within the grounds.
Each resident contributes roughly 5000 euros monthly for full care services, comparable to standard nursing home costs in the Netherlands. This fee covers accommodation, support, and all daily activities.
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