Life Path St Catherine’s Hospital in Pietermaritzburg, KZN 

MENTAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL for adolescents and adults

Life Path St Catherine’s Hospital in Pietermaritzburg is a private Mental Healthcare hospital of the Life Path Health Group.  Their experienced multi-disciplinary team consists of highly qualified medical professionals and 24-hour nursing staff. Medical aids and hospital plans cover inpatient mental health treatment for adults and adolescents.  Established in 2023, Life Path St Catherine’s Hospital is fully registered with the Department of Health of South Africa.

The 36-bed mental health hospital was designed with the patient’s needs in mind, with comfortable rooms, modern equipment, and a team of experienced and qualified professionals committed to providing the highest standard of care.

Life Path St Catherine’s Hospital is named after co-founders Jack and Sue Bassage’s daughter, Catherine, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at an early age. For years, they walked the road of treating Catherine’s condition and became deeply involved in Pietermaritzburg’s mental health community. Over the years, they have recognised the shortcomings of the existing services in the area. Their dream of a new hospital became a reality. Life Path St Catherine’s Hospital now stands on the leafy suburban plot where the Bassage residence used to be.

More About Life Path St Catherine’s Hospital

Life Path St Catherine’s Hospital provides in-patient hospitalisation and is a Designated Service Provider for major Medical Funds:

• Adult Mental Health Treatment
• Adolescent Mental Health Treatment

Multi-Professional Team

The multi-professional team consists of the following team members:

• Psychiatrist
• Psychologist
• Nursing Staff
• Occupational Therapist
• Social Worker

 Treatment Programme

The programme focuses on the specific needs of our patients according to their symptoms, diagnoses and level of functioning.

Occupational Therapy Programme

Daily group sessions take place whereby the patients develop life skills to improve their level of functioning once they leave the hospital.

The group sessions focus on:

• Stress management
• Self-esteem
• Communication and interpersonal relationships
• Relaxation
• Day programme planning and living a healthy lifestyle
• Creative activities

 Accommodation

• Life Path St Catherine’s Hospital offers accommodation with an upmarket ambience
• En-suite bedrooms
• Air-conditioning in all areas
• Lockup cupboards
• Wheelchair friendly

Recreation

• Separate areas for smokers and non-smokers
• Courtyard
• Exercise equipment

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