With advancement of science and technology, human’s life expectancy is prolonging. Forecasts and statistical data related to demographic structure of population in the world and Republic of Croatia, prove that fact, therefore, the need for planning and designing the adjusted content for third age group as well as homes for elderly is increasing. In order for a person to have successful ageing, it wants to stay healthy and use its free time on useful, meaningful and active way, hence, landscape design of outdoor areas of elderly homes is of crucial importance. In this thesis a brief overview of creation and development of elderly homes is shown. Furthermore, various models of mentioned homes are defined and described, out of which, unfortunately, most do not exist in Republic of Croatia, homes such as villages, intergenerational homes and home sharing projects all of which turned out to be very successful for mental, physical and social health of the user. Homes for elderly in Republic of Croatia mainly belong to the third generation homes and they are divided in privately, state and family owned homes. Although some offer excellent accommodation and services, in most cases landscape of the home is unregulated or insufficiently regulated, providing no or very little content and possibility for activities. Also defined and described are outdoor areas of elderly homes used for therapy and treatment purposes; such as therapy and sensory gardens, garden for motor skills, animal therapy, water surfaces, reflexology paths and other residential spaces out in the open. On the example of home for elderly Saint Joseph in Zagreb inventories and analyses are made and all needed photo documentation is gathered with the purpose of creating functional and esthetically acceptable landscape design.