Top 10 Nursing Homes in Singapore [2024]

Singapore is the largest port in Southeast Asia and one of the busiest in the world. It is a sovereign island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. Singapore is located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, about 85 miles (137 kilometers) north of the Equator.

Singapore is the fourth most overworked city in the world, according to a study by Kisi, an American security solutions company. Most Singaporeans experience the hurdles of juggling their work and personal life, not to mention if they also have to provide care for the elderly at home. Currently, 17.6 per cent of the population here are aged 65 and above, with many of whom have difficulties performing one basic activity such as self-care, and will require some form of care. Therefore, nursing home proves to be one of the very much services needed, especially among the working class community who are struggling to adequately fulfil their roles both at the workplace and at home. It becomes very challenging and stressful to find a point of balance between careers and families. This is where nursing homes, nursing care and home care services come in, to help fulfil the roles and ease the burdens.

Choosing the right nursing home is a big decision, no matter if you need a nursing home personally or are looking for a high-quality nursing home for a loved one. To help you choose the right facilities located near you in Singapore, we put together the 10 best nursing homes list.
 

*The sequence of nursing homes below is in no particular order.*
 

1. St Luke's ElderCare Residence

Photo credit: St Luke's ElderCare Residence

St Luke's ElderCare Residence is a Christian healthcare provider that delivers a full range of integrated services and programmes for the elders through their nursing home in Ang Mo Kio. They are the first 189-bedded residential care service that spans across 6 levels, accommodating 12 households (wards) in total. This is a residential care facility that provides long-term care for those who cannot be cared for at home or in their community. Other than nursing home, they also own over 20 eldercare centres in Singapore.

St Luke's ElderCare Residence centers around empowering the elders to make their own choices according to their interests and lifestyle. Their unique care approach goes above and beyond the basic nursing home concept. For instance, to empower the elders to make decisions on their own, every household consisting of 12-16 elders will have their own kitchen appliances to enable them to make their own tea-breaks and snacks. Furthermore, the dining experience will include local hawker food choices and elders can expect an enhanced presentation of blended food to enable familiarity.

They are located near to the bus stop ID 54229 and MRT Ang Mo Kio MRT station, as well as Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and Thomson Medical Centre, which are within the driving distance approximately of 16 minutes.

Highlights:

• Christian Nursing Home

• Unique care approach

• Over 20 eldercare centres in Singapore
   

2. PCF Sparkle Care

Photo credit: PAP Community Foundation
 

PCF Senior Care Centre is an integrated eldercare facility. This nursing home is founded by People's Action Party (PAP), a major conservative centre-right political party in Singapore. They provide center-based community care services for seniors who are physically frail and in need of supervision during the day while their loved ones are at work. Also, they provide seniors with quality person-centered health and social care services so as to improve on their physical, cognitive, emotional and social well-being.

Before enrolling in PCF Senior Care Centre, elderly will be required to undergo an assessment by the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) for suitability before they are referred to PCF Sparkle Care. They do not have any nursing home to provide overnight stay for seniors in their care. In other words, they provide only daycare service. There are 7 branches of PCF Senior Care Centres in central, north, south and east of Singapore. You may choose any branch based on your convenience.

Highlights:

• Custodial and personal care supported with maintenance exercises

• Provide DAYCARE service only

• Founded by PAP

Customer reviews:

"The visit to Jewel was very well organised and carefully thought of with the elderly in mind. From the moment they stepped out of the centre, to the bus, the destination, toilet breaks and food; every detail was addressed with much care.

The team work amongst your staff was superb. They ensured the elderly were happily engaged, they shared jokes and had friendly chats. They scouted picture moments, snapped dozens of pictures for the elderly to capture the special memories; ensuring no one was missed out.

One point I took away that reinforces why you are so great at what you do is when your staff said "when I first joined, our manager said we must treat the elderly as our parents". With that said and ingrained into the caregivers within your centre, we entrust our parents with you, knowing you always have their best interest in mind." -Hong L.
 

Photo credit: Orange Valley Nursing Home

Orange Valley is one of Singapore’s largest private nursing home operators. They strive to meet the needs of the elderly with five nursing homes strategically located around the island, with over 900 beds in a range of bed types. All their nursing homes are approved to accept residents with government subsidies for elderly step-down care as administered by the Agency for Integrated Care.

They offer a range of elderly friendly room types for you to choose from. This includes single rooms, multi-bedded rooms and premium suites room which are equipped with modern facilities set in a comfortable and safe environment. Their Nursing Home is able to accept residents receiving subsidy from Ministry Of Health. Subsidies are subject to means testing by the Agency Of Integrated Care. Please contact them for more information on subsidy eligibility.

Highlights:

• Premium suites room

• Accept residents receiving subsidy from Ministry Of Health

Customer reviews:

"My mum was there initially for 2 weeks for Respite care as my helper had gone back for Home Leave. The nurses there took good care of my dementia mum such that this time she never complain and want to come home. When my helper didnt come back due to domestic problems back home, Diyana was such an Angel and lend a great helping hand to my family by continuing to take care of my mum at Orange Valley Marsiling while I source for a new helper. Diyana was always in the background assuring me and keeping my spirit up during this crisis. Thank you Diyana!"

- Georgina H.
 

4. Ren Ci Nursing Home

Photo credit: Ren Ci Nursing Home

The first Ren Ci Nursing Home was established at the pavilion wards in 1999. Today, Ren Ci operates two nursing homes in the heartlands, one at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 and the other at Bukit Batok Street 52. The third nursing home will operate by 2023 with more than 330 beds at the upcoming Woodlands health campus.

Ren Ci @ Ang Mo Kio is a purpose-built nursing home with 472 beds that allows the seniors to age in more homely environment with greater autonomy and dignified living in a space-efficient way. Each cluster has rooms with four beds, a shared living space, activity area, dining area and bathrooms, forming a household unit. The design of the home allows for “a smaller-scale and more familiar environment to support residents’ activity of daily living, and yet promotes interaction among seniors.

The 256-bedded nursing home located at Bukit Batok St. 52 has a senior care centre within its grounds, with services for the elderly who need day and dementia day care, and day rehabilitation services. In addition, the Keep Fit Centre (KFC) located within the Senior Care centre is open for Bukit Gombak residents to exercise in the evenings.

If you are a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident, you can undergo a means test to determine your eligibility for subsidy, and thereafter, enjoy relevant level of government subsidy based on the results.

Highlights:

• Keep Fit Centre

• Government subsidies available

Customer reviews:

"There are many friendly staff in this place and have many elderly people housed in it. This is a good place for elderly to be when they are near the end of their life. The staff here provides quality care to the elderly and that their service is top notch"

-General Twilight
 

5. St. Andrew's Nursing Home (SANH)

Photo credit: St. Andrew's Nursing Home

St. Andrew’s Nursing Home (SANH) is a service of St. Andrew’s Mission Hospital (SAMH). SANH aims to deliver holistic and person-centred care to the residents in a supportive environment, where an integrated programme of rehabilitation, psycho-social and nursing care is provided in its three nursing homes (Buangkok, Henderson, and Queenstown). Combining all their nursing homes, they provide a total capacity of 1125 nursing home beds. They care for the frail, sick and disabled, providing holistic wellness for the body, mind and soul. They offer an integrated care programme comprising nursing and psycho-social care, rehabilitation, social and spiritual care. Their clinical staff provide continuous care to ensure the residents are safe and comfortable.

In St.Andrew's Nursing Home, referrals initiated from hospitals, polyclinics or General Practitioners for admission may be made through the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC). Also, eligible residents will be able to receive government subsidies based on the individual’s per capita household income.

Highlights:

• Personalised rehabilitation programme

• Psycho-social care

• Government subsidies available

Customer reviews:

"The nurses at 6B are caring and kind. Sincere in heir attendance towards patients. Hopefully they will continue in this kind of positive attitude!"

-AA B.

"My mother in law Eio Kit Hoonwas a patient until she passed away peacefully yesterday. Her stay here was very comfortable. It is a best home I have ever come across. The staff which are mostly foreigners are very professional, efficient and very caring. When she passed away last night all the staff show lots of compassion. The off duty staff also came to pay their respect. We were very touched. Three cheers to all the staff."

-Ah Hock G.
 

6. All Saints Home

Photo credit: All Saints Home

All Saints Home is a Social Service Agency that provides comprehensive and professional eldercare services to the aged of all backgrounds, many of whom are from low-income families or destitute. They established a 30-bed home at Poh Huat Road. Since then, All Saints Home has grown steadily with capacity expansion and new facilities. Today, with four homes strategically located in different parts of Singapore, and a total bed capacity of 734 beds. They are firmly anchored in their mission to provide quality care, bring joy and comfort, and honour the dignity of residents in a caring Christian environment. Their services include residential, respite and day care, with care plans that are customised to meet the needs of each resident or client. They will soon include home-based care to provide clients with a complete range of care services in the comfort of their homes.

In All Saints Home, referral is required through the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC). You may approach the social worker team at the hospital or polyclinic, and they would assist you in submitting an application to AIC. Government subsidies are available for eligible applicants that meet means test criteria.

Highlights:

• Christian environment

• Government subsidies available

Customer reviews:

"This is a wonderful place with excellent staff who are dedicated and passionate. My mum has been residing there for a few years and we are very thankful for the loving care rendered to her. Keep up the good work! Blessings always!"

-Joanna C. "The nurses are polite, helpful and caring towards visitors and residents. You can see that many are genuinely passionate in their job. They took good care and paid close attention to my mom till the minute she passed on ... Thank you, All Saints Home !" -Ally Y.

7. Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home

Photo credit: Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home

Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home was established in the mid-1960s by the late Madam Lee Ah Mooi who opened the doors of her Kampong Chong Pang residence to retired Samsui women and former Amahs who wanted a trained nurse to help care for them during their twilight years. As their philosophy has always been to help the sandwiched class, they have kept their fees affordable and contribute back in forms of charity discounts or absorbing inflation costs throughout the years. They charge between SG$2,325 to SG$3,900 for private residents and $705 to $1,200 for subsidised residents.

For all subsidised cases, it must be referred to Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home by the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC). Please approach the Medical Social Worker in the hospital or polyclinic for assistance. Family will be means-tested to see if elderly qualifies for any subsidy and the amount of subsidy.

Highlights:

• Affordable price

• Government subsidies available

Customer reviews:

"Super nice people who always are kind and respectful. I wish them all the best!" -Benjamin K.

8. Bright Hill Evergreen Home

Photo credit: Bright Hill Evergreen Home

Bright Hill Evergreen Home is a 436-bedded, accredited non-profit nursing home. They believe that their residents should enjoy life to the fullest encompassing gracious and healthy living, at the same time minimizing ill health and retaining maximum use of their physical and mental faculties.

The home provides high quality round-he-clock nursing care to residents by professionally trained nurses, assistant nurses, nursing aides and healthcare attendants. Together, they help to achieve the desired clinical results particularly in areas such as infection control, prevention of pressure sores and end-of-life care for the residents.

Their home overlooks the beautiful flora and fauna of Punggol Waterway. The peace and tranquility of the surroundings is ideal for recuperation and relaxation. It is conveniently located within 10 minutes of Punggol MRT station, making it easily accessible. The room settings provide residents with privacy and access to the bathroom. All rooms are complete with a pleasant finishing to allow all the residents to feel at home.
 

Highlights:

• Non-profit nursing home

• Peace and tranquility of the surroundings

Customer reviews:

"The home takes care of some patients who have no one else to care for them. Visited an acquaintance there. Staff were very helpful, and caring. Kudos and props to them."

-Hob

9. NTUC Health's Nursing Home

Photo credit: NTUC Health

NTUC Health’s nursing homes are developed with the residents at heart, especially those with dementia and other conditions requiring round-the-clock care. Their facilities are thoughtfully designed to provide a warm and welcoming environment for engaging in both social activities and living. Through their services and support, the residents can benefit from their stay and manage their health and well-being at NTUC Health's Nursing Home. They encourage their residents to perform simple functional tasks independently, volunteer, be active, and regain autonomy and confidence through their customised rehabilitation programmes.

For residents who qualify for government subsidies, the basic cost ranges from $700 to $2,600 a month, depending on your eligibility for MOH subsidies. The amount of subsidy will be determined through the National Means Testing System (NMTS). The private fees include a basic rate starting from $4,500 a month, with the actual cost depending on the resident’s care needs and choice of accommodation.

Highlights:

• Customised rehabilitation programmes

• Subsidy will be determined through the National Means Testing System (NMTS)

Customer reviews:

"My father had a bad fall in October last year. My father moved to NTUC Health Chai Chee Nursing Home in February after. spending months in a community hospital. At Chai Chee Nursing Home, my father received extremely good care by staff nurses who cared for him and treated him with kindness and respect. He also received regular rehabilitation exerises by the therapists there, and his progress was closely monitored by Gary Goh, the Occupational Therapist whom was in charge of his discharge planning

Gary, along with his team, came up with a program to help my father get back to his feet. My father was provided training that allowed him to become more independent. Before my father could be discharged to return home, my father was given an assessment that allowed him to demonstrate that he could do daily necessitates such as personal hygiene and showering. I was given caregiver training to provide for my father's care. Less than two weeks before discharge, a home visit was also conducted by Gary who visited my parents home with my father and myself and Gary assessed how safety can be improved in the home environment in order to ensure to prevent another fall from occurring. He also advised us on getting the necessary walking aids and helped us with the application of these aids. Another special thanks to Dhiren Dev, the medical social worker who helped us with the paperwork in applying the various grants and schemes offered by AIC.

My family is very grateful to all everyone at Chai Chee Nursing Home who helped my father recover from the fall. He is happy to be back home, with his wife. Thank you and please continue the good work that you do." -Sunil N.

10. Sunshine Welfare Action Mission (SWAMI)

Photo credit: Sunshine Welfare Action Mission

Sunshine Welfare Action Mission (SWAMI Home) was founded in 1989, which is an established voluntary welfare organization that provides an integrated nursing home care and services to the elderly. Maintaining a ‘family’ feel, their dedicated staff members work tirelessly to meet the individual needs of each resident and ensure they receive all the care and attention they desire.

In SWAMI Home, interaction amongst the elderly is encouraged through games and calisthenic exercises to keep them active. As family involvement is very crucial for the morale of the residents, they provide many opportunities for building ties through Family Days and Birthday Celebrations.

Highlights:

• Established voluntary welfare organization

• Family Days and Birthday Celebrations

Customer reviews:

"This place has a good energy about it.

A beautiful place for the folks who lives there and they are very well taken care of.

There are many Events organised throughout the year to occupy the Residence's time and fund risers organised yearly to help with the fundings for SWAMI Home.

Many friendly staffs and volunteers.

Staffs are friendly and happy, serving with a heart .

Volunteers are aplenty. They come in many different ages. They help to organise activities for the residence all year round.

This place is called

SWAMI Home for short.

They organise talks and events at the auditorium, from various organisations too.

This place is somewhat spiritual I must say."

-Gryphon