Bumhudzo Old People’s Home: Full Review 2025

Imagine a place where every corner is lit by an elderly smile, every home filled with compassion just like the morning sun, and where Zimbabwe’s seniors find not just care, but a true home. Welcome to Bumhudzo Old People’s Home, a beacon of hope in Chitungwiza’s Manyame Park. Finding quality care for our elderly has become increasingly difficult in the harsh economic climate we are living in, yet this institution stands tall among them all. Whether you seek to place a loved one in care or are curious about this exceptional facility, this detailed guide will take you through all that Bumhudzo has in store.

History and Background of Bumhudzo Old People’s Home

Bumhudzo Old People’s Home was founded in 1974 by the Salvation Army Students Fellowship (SASF) Territorial 80th Anniversary Appeal, and this marvelous place was opened on 26th October 1974 by Councillor Tony Tanser, Mayor of Salisbury, during the inauguration ceremony and over the years has grown into a centre of excellence despite many challenges down the years.

Its situated at Stand 287 in St. Mary’s Chitungwiza, the institution has grown steadily from its humble beginnings. The construction of an adjacent hospital in 1980 was a major expansion of their care facilities. Today, the home has more than four blocks and accommodates in excess of 40 aged residents, making it one of the largest elderly care homes in Zimbabwe.

Under the able leadership of the Salvation Army, Bumhudzo has continued its commitment to service for the most vulnerable members of society. The integration of this facility into the local community has created a unique environment that does not make the residents feel isolated but rather keeps them connected to the vibrancy of life around them. This commitment to community integration makes Bumhudzo different from the other elderly care facilities within the region.

The name “Bumhudzo” is in itself a great meaning within the local culture: comfort and care in old age. Over years of operations, the home has answered to this name and given those who seek shelter not just physical care but emotional and spiritual support as well. Services Provided at Bumhudzo Old People’s Home

Bumhudzo provides health services , and it has a medical team of its own. According to Major Angeline Kapere, the administrator of the centre, health monitoring and care are done on a daily basis. The availability of an on-site doctor ensures that the residents receive timely medical attention whenever needed.

Bumhudzo offers basic care and innovative rehabilitation and engagement programs. A thriving chicken project under the management of Projects Manager Captain Emmanuel Moyo at the institution currently has close to 200 birds. A thriving vegetable garden serves more than one purpose: it provides fresh vegetables for the kitchen, just as it provides much-needed therapeutic physical activity for the residents.

Their dietary program in Bumhudzo would be worth mentioning, considering nutritional excellence combined with local ingredients. Most of these are grown in their own garden to ensure freshness and quality. The kitchen staff prepare balanced meals that cater for the varying needs of all residents with regard to nutritional needs and restrictions.

Other basic aspects of life in Bumhudzo include social activities: community visits, cultural events, and recreational activities that keep the residents busy and their minds sharp. These often take the form of traditional music sessions, storytelling sessions, and craft workshops that entertain the residents and help them to remember their cultural heritage.

Contrary to this notion, Bumhudzo does not restrict its services to persons above the age of 60. It admits younger people whose health conditions require special care after proper vetting through the Department of Social Welfare. This relaxed policy on admission ensures that whoever is genuinely in need will be admitted to the facility.

What We Love About Bumhudzo Old People’s Home

The heart of Bumhudzo is a deep connection with the community. Far from alienation, as most traditional care facilities are predisposed to, this home thrives on regular interaction between its residents and members of the local community. Visitors often spend time with the elderly, creating that warm family-like atmosphere, which makes Bumhudzo special.

Some notable features of this facility include self-sustaining initiatives whereby the residents engage themselves in profitable activities through its poultry project and a vegetable garden. The projects provide them, besides fresh vegetables, with meaningful activities which give them a chance to be purposeful and contributing.

Most impressive, however, is the commitment of the staff. The medical professionals, as much as the support staff, really care about and are committed to their work. They realize that taking care of the elderly requires much more than medical expertise; it calls for patience, understanding, and respect.

Also pleasing is the environmental consciousness portrayed at Bumhudzo. There are beautiful gardens within the facility that avail serene moments of quiet and recreation. These green spots add to the general well-being of the residents, thus depicting responsibility toward the environment.

Most impressive, perhaps, is the commitment by the staff and administration: with meager economic gains, almost wholly based on donations, this community has managed to keep a very high level of care. This commitment to dignified, respectful treatment of all residents ensures seniors feel welcomed in the truest sense of home.

It would also be great to visit or support Bumhudzo: the facility is open from Tuesday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. You can also reach them on 077 399 1360 or by email at bumhudzo.home@zim.salvationarmy.org. Community support is welcomed in any form-be it material donations, volunteering, or spending time with residents.

Conclusion

Bumhudzo Old Peoples’ Home is a landmark of how compassion can stand the tests of commitment. Reality, however, stands far from that-the numerous troubles facing this institution keep it striving to meet even the primary needs for the care of elderly citizens. Be it in consideration of taking care of a loved one or your way to help around the community, let Bumhudzo welcome you with open doors into where dignity and care blend under one roof.