LA VIE & MEDWELL Merger
Frequently Asked Questions about the Merger
Q: Why did Medwell SA and La Vie Care merge? A: The two companies merged to create South Africa’s largest care provider, leveraging their complementary strengths to expand their national footprint and enhance service delivery in the Home Health Care and Retirement Village sectors.
Q: What are the benefits of this merger for clients? A: Clients will now have seamless access to a broader, more comprehensive range of services, including enhanced specialized memory care and home nursing services with a registered practice number, which allows for claims from medical aid schemes where applicable.
Q: Will the company names change? A: Initially, the Medwell SA and La Vie Care brands will be maintained. A single, inclusive brand name will be introduced at a later stage.
Q: How does this merger affect existing services? A: The merger is designed to expand service offerings and provide seamless access to a full range of services from a multidisciplinary team of trusted doctors, nurses, therapists, and ambulance providers within their network.
Q: What is the new entity’s geographic reach? A: By combining Medwell SA’s national footprint with La Vie Care’s strong presence in Gauteng, the new group has a national reach, operating 28 care centers nationwide with more planned.
Q: What happens to the current employees? A: The new group is committed to staff development through La Vie Academy, a formal training institution that provides recognized qualifications to employees. The combined entity employs 1,200 people, a number that is continuously growing.
