Alters- und Pflegeheim St. Barbara is a residential care home in Kippel, in Switzerland’s Lötschental, offering older people a welcoming place to live in a familiar setting. Run as a foundation, it aims to support the quality of life of older and care-dependent people. The home emphasizes dignity and respect, with staff providing individualized care and support tailored to residents’ needs and interests.

Residents can choose from comfortable rooms with private bathrooms and space for personal belongings. St. Barbara also offers trial stays and short-term accommodation, giving prospective residents a chance to experience the home’s hospitality and dining services. Daily life includes organized activities such as singing, crafts, cooking, bowling and bingo, as well as access to a chapel, regular services and volunteer-led pastoral gatherings.

Food and community are central to the offering. The home has a cafeteria, hosts family celebrations and birthday events, and provides both a lunch table for guests and a meal delivery service for people at home.