Questions & Answers
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Find practical information about HNTK, its setting and the secure referral process.
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Frequently asked questions
For personal or sensitive situations, please use the secure referral form.
What is Huntu Nos Ta Kuida?
HNTK is a private care home for older adults in Curaçao, designed around a familiar home-like setting and personalized support.
Is HNTK an elderly care home or verzorgingshuis in Curaçao?
HNTK is a private care home for older adults in Curaçao. Families may use terms such as elderly care, senior care, ouderenzorg or verzorgingshuis when looking for this type of support. Suitability and individual arrangements are confirmed directly with HNTK.
How many clients can HNTK accommodate?
HNTK can accommodate up to 35 clients, with shared rooms for two, three or four people.
Are apartments available?
Ten adjacent apartments are available, and their residents can use HNTK services.
What facilities are available?
The setting includes spacious rooms, adapted bathrooms, common areas, a dining room and a covered outdoor activity area.
What kinds of activities are offered?
Activities may include movement, creative work, cards, dominoes, bingo, cultural moments, shared household tasks and organized outings.
When are guided activities held?
An activity guide leads activities Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Zumba is offered twice a week, and HNTK organizes a monthly outing.
Which medical and practical services are described?
Doctors from Centro Medico Aesculapius visit twice a week. Physiotherapy is available twice a week for clients who want it. HNTK also describes an on-site prikcentrum, medication delivery by Botica Sta. Rosa, appointment accompaniment, and barber or hairdresser service.
What meal choices are available?
Clients can choose between two hot meals each day. Clients who wish to do so may prepare their own breakfast.
How does HNTK handle a complaint?
HNTK aims to look for a solution together so that care and service can continue to improve.
What are the visiting hours?
Visiting hours are 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
How can I make a referral?
Use the secure Referral / Intake form. Sensitive referral details should not be sent through ordinary email.
What happens after I submit a referral?
Authorized HNTK management reviews the information and follows up about the appropriate next step. Submission does not guarantee acceptance or availability.
Should I email sensitive personal information?
No. Use the secure Referral / Intake form for personal or sensitive details and documents.
Can I upload supporting documents?
The secure referral and general application forms accept permitted document types up to the displayed size limit. Documents are available only to authorized reviewers.
Does HNTK currently list vacancies?
No active vacancies list is displayed at launch. A secure general job application form is available for future consideration.
Is the referral form for emergencies?
No. The form is not monitored as an emergency service. For urgent danger or a medical emergency, contact the appropriate local emergency service.
ACTIVITIES AND RELIGION
Meaningful moments for our clients
HNTK celebrates all official holidays. Clients are free to express their religion. Mass is celebrated once per month, and a praise morning is held twice per month.