Housing for older people in Prague
In later life, what matters is what you can reach on foot: the doctor, the pharmacy, a shop, a bench in the park. Which Prague neighbourhoods do this best, and where to look for care homes and day centres.
What matters in later life
The ranking gives most weight to doctors and pharmacies per resident, then to shops within 500 metres, quiet and green space, and less to the journey to the centre. So a neighbourhood with a big shopping centre on its edge won't necessarily come out ahead of one with several smaller shops between the houses.
Doctors and pharmacies
You choose your own GP (praktický lékař) and can change them once every three months. We list 5 247 practices and pharmacies in Prague; for each we show which health insurance companies it has a contract with.
Care homes and day centres
When your own flat is no longer enough, a day centre (denní stacionář: care during the day, home in the evening) or a care home (domov pro seniory) can help, and for dementia a special-regime home (domov se zvláštním režimem). An overview of registered services in Prague with capacity and contact details:
What to consider when choosing a flat
- A lift and step-free entrance. A few steps at the front door can make a flat inaccessible within a few years.
- A stop nearby, without a steep hill.
- Ground floor vs a higher floor: the ground floor has no stairs, but tends to be noisier and less secure.
- A quiet street: the quietest neighbourhoods are Hostavice, Lipence and Klánovice.
Frequently asked questions
Which Prague neighbourhood is best for older people?
Going by doctors and pharmacies, shops within walking distance, quiet, green space and connections to the centre, the best are Střížkov, Chodov and Stodůlky.
Where can I find care homes in Prague?
Městomat lists all registered social services for older people in Prague (care homes, special-regime homes for people with dementia and day centres) from the register of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MPSV), with capacity and contact details.