5 Best Elderly Care Services in Singapore 2024

Best Elderly Care Singapore Review
Best Elderly Care Singapore Review
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If you or your loved one needs home or center-based care services, this list of the 5 best elderly care services in Singapore [2024 review] can provide valuable assistance. Our roundup includes private and government-subsidized companies that offer various elderly care services ranging from

  • home care
  • center-based elderly daycare
  • nursing care
  • dementia therapy
  • and rehabilitation services.

The cost of elderly care services in Singapore could vary according to your specific needs. It helps to know that the national government provides subsidies for specific elderly care services. Check with your care provider if they offer subsidized services.

1. Helpling Care

Helpling Elderly Care Review
Helpling Elderly Care Review
Image: Helpling
  • Loved for
    Certified caregivers with housekeeping skills
  • Established
    >9 years
  • Prices
    From S$21/hour
  • Address
    179B Telok Ayer Street, Level 3 Singapore 068627
  • Phone
    +65 3129 0042
  • Website
  • Email
    contact@helpling.sg
  • WhatsApp
    Chat on WhatsApp
  • Helpling is a multi-service company that was founded in Germany in 2014. In 2015, it expanded its operations to Asia with the launch of Helpling Singapore. The company offers a wide range of services, including elderly care, child care, and nanny services.

    If you are looking for elderly care services in your own home combined with housekeeping, Helpling Care is highly recommended.

    Highlights

    • Up to 98% Availability & Fulfilment: Helping Care’s wide pool of caregivers ensures that you are able to get care when you need it, where you need it
    • Caregivers with Housekeeping Expertise: The only on-demand care service that provides experienced caregivers with professional housekeeping expertise to provide care for your loved ones and your household.
    • Dedicated Care Consultant: A care consultant who will advise, arrange, and accommodate a flexible care plan and schedule for your needs. They are with the customer from when inquiry, all the way to the start and end of their care arrangements with Helpling.
    • $25 Off Special Promotion: Quote “CARE25” to get $25 off their elderly care service

    JOB SCOPE:

    • Oral feeding and medication support
    • Exercise and simple activities for seniors
    • Assisted showering, dressing, and toileting
    • Movement with a wheelchair and walking stick
    • Light housekeeping and laundry
    • Accompaniment on neighborhood walks, hospital visits, and care centers

    PRICE: Their elderly care price starts from S$21/hour.

    2. NTUC Health

    NTUC Health
    NTUC Health
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  • Loved for
    • Flexible care options
    • Multiple locations
  • Established
    >20 years
  • Prices
    From S$7.60/hour
  • Address
    55 Ubi Ave 1 #08-01 Singapore 408935
  • Phone
    +65 6590 4300
  • Opening hours
    Mon to Fri 07:00 - 19:00
    (Closed on Sat, Sun & PH)
  • Website
  • Email
    enquiries@ntuchealth.sg
  • NTUC Health is one of the largest elderly care service providers in Singapore. It has been in operation for the past 20 years, covering 32 locations across the island. Its services include elderly day care, home care, and nursing home service.

    NTUC Health is recommended for those who are looking for comprehensive care for their elderly loved ones.

    Highlights

    • Multi-awarded elderly care service provider: NTUC Health is a recipient of the Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Award, Singapore Health Quality Service Award, and AIC Community Care Excellence Award, among others.
    • Island-wide coverage: Wherever you are in Singapore, there is surely a branch near you. NTUC Health operates 26 daycare centres for seniors, 6 nursing homes, and 21 rehabilitation & physiotherapy centres all over Singapore.
    • Flexible care options: NTUC Health offers flexible care options for those who need short-term or ad hoc care services and special add-ons. They have Sunday Care service for those times when the primary caregiver is not available or off duty. Their Daycare+ program provides fun and engaging online activities for senior citizens in the comfort of their own homes.

    SERVICES:

    • Senior Day Care
    • Dementia Day Care
    • Day Rehabilitation
    • Home Care Services
    • Home Nursing
    • Home Therapy
    • Home Medical Service
    • Interim Caregiver Service
    • Disability Assessment
    • Nursing Homes
    • Care on Sundays
    • Respite Care

     PRICES:

    • Home Nursing Service: From S$9.80 per visit
    • Home Therapy Service: From S$32.30 per visit
    • Home Medical Service: From S$58.80 per visit
    • Interim Caregiver Service: From S$331.20 per 6-day shift
    • Home Personal Care: From S$7.60 per hour
    • Disability Assessment: S$250 Nett
    • Nursing Home: From S$4,500 per month
    • Sunday Senior Day Care: S$72 per Sunday
    • Sunday Dementia Care: S$87 per Sunday
    • Daycare+: S$199 per month

    (Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents may be eligible for government subsidies and financial assistance.)

    LOCATIONS:
    Nursing Homes:

    NTUC Health Nursing Home @ Chai Chee
    Address: 35 Chai Chee Street, Singapore 468984
    Phone: +65 6812 8960

    NTUC Health Nursing Home @ Geylang East
    Address: 25 Geylang East Central, Singapore 389708
    Phone: +65 6708 8600

    NTUC Health Nursing Home @ Jurong Spring
    Address: 6B Jurong West Street 52, Singapore 649298
    Phone: +65 6304 8870

    NTUC Health Nursing Home @ Jurong West
    Address: 50 Jurong West Street 93, Singapore 648967
    Phone: +65 6708 8400

    NTUC Health Nursing Home @ Pasir Ris
    Address:12 Pasir Ris Walk, Singapore 518063
    Phone: +65 6372 8200

    NTUC Health Nursing Home @ Tampines
    Address: 1 Tampines St 22, Singapore 529367
    Phone: +65 6372 8388

    Senior Day Care Centres:
    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Boon Lay
    Block 216 Boon Lay Avenue, #01-05, Singapore 640216

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Bukit Batok West
    Block 439 Bukit Batok West Avenue 8, #01-01, Singapore 650439

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Bukit Merah View
    117 Bukit Merah View, #01-201, Singapore 151117

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Bukit Merah
    Blk 141 / 142 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-1172 / 1212, Singapore 160141 / 160142

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Chai Chee
    35 Chai Chee Street, Level 2, Singapore 468984

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Ci Yuan
    Ci Yuan Community Club, 51 Hougang Avenue 9 #03-01, Singapore 538776

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Dakota Crescent
    62 Dakota Crescent, #01-315, Singapore 390062

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Fengshan
    91 Bedok North St 4, #01-1527, Singapore 460091

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Geylang East
    25 Geylang East Central, Level 3, Singapore 389708

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Heartbeat@Bedok
    11 Bedok North Street 1, #02-02, Singapore 469662

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Henderson
    95B / 95C Henderson Road, #01-22 / 01-40, Singapore 152095 / 153095

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Jurong Central Plaza
    Blk 493 Jurong West Street 41, #02-01, Singapore 640493

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Jurong Central
    402 Jurong West St 42, #01-525, Singapore 640402

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Jurong Spring
    6B Jurong West Street 52, Level 1, Singapore 649298

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Jurong West
    50 Jurong West St 93, Level 2, Singapore 648967

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Kampung Admiralty
    676 Woodlands Drive 71, #07-02, Singapore 730676

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Marsiling
    172 Woodlands St 13, #01-303 / 01-315, Singapore 730172

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Pasir Ris Central
    112 Pasir Ris St 11, #01-657, Singapore 510112

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Pasir Ris
    12 Pasir Ris Walk, #01-01, Singapore 518063

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Punggol South
    571 Hougang St 51, #01-119, Singapore 530571

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Radin Mas
    51 Telok Blangah Crescent, #03-01, Singapore 098917

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Serangoon Central
    264 Serangoon Central, #01-207, Singapore 550264

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Taman Jurong
    349 Corporation Drive, #01-502, Singapore 610349

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Tampines
    1 Tampines, St 22, #01-01, Singapore 529367

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Toa Payoh
    169 Toa Payoh Lorong 1, #01-1052, Singapore 310169

    NTUC Health Senior Day Care @ Wisma Geylang Serai
    1 Engku Aman Turn, #03-04, Singapore 408528

    3. Agency for Integrated Care (AIC)

    Elderly Service Singapore
    Elderly Service Singapore
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  • Loved for
    Wide range of services
  • Established
    >30 years
  • Prices
    From S$24.50/hour
  • Address
    No.5 Maxwell Road, #10-00 Tower Block, MND Complex, Singapore 069110
  • Phone
    1800 650 6060
  • Opening hours
    Mon to Fri 08:30 - 20:30
    Sat 08:30 - 16:00
  • Website
  • Email
    enquiries@aic.sg
  • The Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) connects people to various care services including seniors who need access to quality elderly care.

    It began its operation in 1992 as the Care Liaison Services under the Ministry of Health. It later evolved into the Integrated Care Services (ICS) in 2001 and finally, in 2008, it became an independent corporate entity known as Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) under MOH Holdings.

    AIC gives you access to a wide range of elderly care services such as Home Care, Day Care, and Stay-In Care.

    Highlights

    • A long history of successful partnerships: AIC has been doing its business for over 30 years. It is trusted by many clients and it enjoys the full support of the Ministry of Health.
    • Wide range of available services: AIC can connect you to different elderly care services depending on your needs. You can choose between home care, daycare, or nursing home care with specific services under each type.
    • Assists in subsidy applications: If you need financial help, AIC can assist you in applying for subsidies to ease the burden of elderly care expenses.

    SERVICES:

    • Home Care
    • Meals on Wheels
    • Medical Escort and Transport
    • Home Medical
    • Home Therapy
    • Home Nursing
    • Home Personal Care
    • Hospice Home Care
    • Befriending Service
    • Active Ageing Centres
    • Day Care
    • Dementia Day Care
    • Day Hospice Care
    • Respite Care
    • Senior Activity Centre
    • Community Rehabilitation Centre
    • Centre-based Nursing
    • Stay-in Care
    • Community Hospital
    • Nursing Home
    • Shelter and Senior Group Home
    • Medical Care
    • Integrated Home and Day Care (IHDC) Package
    • AIC Wellness Programme
    • Advance Care Planning

     PRICES:

    • Meals on Wheels: S$4.9 – S$7 per meal
    • Medical Escort and Transport: S$40 – S$150 per round trip
    • Home Medical Care: From S$180 per visit
    • Home Therapy: From S$125 per visit
    • Home Nursing Care: From S$80 per visit
    • Home Personal Care: From S$24.50 per hour
    • Hospice Home Care: S$100 – S$150 per visit
    • Day Care: S$945 – S$1,430 per month
    • Dementia Day Care: S$1,260 – S$1,575 per month
    • Active Rehabilitation: S$70 – S$102 per session
    • Maintenance Rehabilitation: S$52 – S$65 per session
    • Centre-based Nursing: S$24 – S$32 per service
    • Nursing Home: S$2,200 – S$4,200 per month
    • Nursing Home Respite Care: S$100 – S$150 per day
    • Shelter and Senior Group Home: S$400 – S$700 per month
    • Integrated Home and Day Care Package (IHDC): S$1,100 – S$2,200 per month

    AIC Link Locations:

    • AIC Link @ Maxwell: 7 Maxwell Road #04-01, MND Complex Annex B Singapore 069111
    • AIC Link @ Changi General Hospital (CGH): 2 Simei Street 3 Singapore 529889
    • AIC Link @ Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH): 90 Yishun Central Singapore 768828
    • AIC Link @ National University Hospital (NUH): 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road Singapore 119074
    • AIC Link @ Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH): 1 Jurong East Street 21 Singapore 609606
    • AIC Link @ Outram Community Hospital: 10 Hospital Boulevard Singapore 168582
    • AIC Link @ Sengkang Community Hospital: 1 Anchorvale Street Singapore 544835
    • AIC Link @ Singapore General Hospital (SGH): Block 6 Level 1, Outram Road Singapore 169608
    • AIC Link @ Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH): 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng Singapore 308433

    4. Active Global Specialised Caregivers

    Active Global Specialised Caregivers
    Active Global Specialised Caregivers
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  • Loved for
    Highly-trained specialised caregivers
  • Established
    >10 years
  • Prices
    From S$28.50/hour
  • Address
    51 Goldhill Plaza
    #12-11
    Singapore 308900
  • Phone
    +65 6536 0086
  • Opening hours
    Mon to Fri 09:00 - 18:30
    Sat 09:00 - 17:30
  • Website
  • Email
    singapore@activeglobalcaregiver.com
  • Active Global Specialised Caregivers was established in 2013 as a pioneer in providing professional caregiving services for the elderly in Singapore. Its roster of competent caregivers undergoes regular training by nursing professionals.

    Active Global Specialised Caregivers is also one of the few elderly care service providers that offer subsidized services. Senior citizens who qualify for subsidy can enjoy full subsidy on various home care services such as home personal care, home nursing and medical services, home therapy, and many more.

    Highlights

    • Highly skilled caregivers: The specialised caregivers are either nurses, nursing assistants, or nursing aides. Most of them have hospital or home care experience and they all undergo regular training by nursing professionals.
    • Subsidised home care services: Depending on the eligibility, qualified clients can avail 30% – 80% subsidy for various services. The level of subsidy is determined through Household Means Testing.
    • 2 subsidised senior care centres: Active Global Specialised Caregivers operates 2 senior care centres located at Ghim Moh and Telok Blangah. These centres provide senior day care, rehabilitation, and nursing services for elderly patients.

    SERVICES:

    • Live-In Caregivers
    • Private Nursing
    • Subsidised Home Care
    • Senior Care Centres
    • Home Medical
    • Home Dialysis
    • Physiotherapy
    • Speech Therapy

     PRICES:

    • Home Personal Care: From S$28.50 per hour
    • Home Nursing: S$128.80 – S$231.84 per visit
    • Home Therapy: S$145 – S$261 per visit
    • Home Medical Care: S$266.70 – S$300 per visit
    • Home-Based Respite Care: S$150.60 – S$271.08 per shift
    • Integrated Home and Day Care Package (IHDC): S$1,248 – S$2,340 per month
    • Live-in Caregiver: S$600 – S$1,000 per month
    • Private Nursing: From S$27.50 per hour
    • Maintenance Day Care: S$50.90 – S$95 per day
    • Dementia Day Care: S$65.70 – S$109.80 per day
    • Active Rehabilitation: S$87.70 – S$131.80 per day
    • Maintenance Exercise: S$55.20 – S$99.30 per day
    • Centre-based Weekend Respite: S$46 – S$90.10 per day
    • Centre-based Nursing: S$24.70 – S$68.80 per visit

    SENIOR CARE CENTRE LOCATIONS:
    Senior Care Centre & Active Aging Hub  @ Ghim Moh
    31A Ghim Moh Link, Singapore 272031

    Senior Care Centre & Active Ageing Hub  @ Telok Blangah Parcview
    Blk 92 Telok Blangah Street 31, #01-255, Singapore 100092

    5. iKare

    iKare Singapore Review
    iKare Singapore Review
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  • Loved for
    24/7 elderly home care
  • Established
    >25 years
  • Address
    7 Jalan Kilang
    #05-01
    Singapore 159407
  • Phone
    +65 6568 3930
  • Opening hours
    Mon to Fri 09:00 - 18:00
    Sat 09:00 - 13:00
  • Website
  • Email
    enquiry@ikarehome.com
  • iKare has over 25 years of experience in providing quality home care services for the elderly in Singapore.

    Dr. Winston Hwang, who sits as its current Medical Director, is an expert in geriatric care and has worked in the field of intermediate and long-term care services for more than 27 years.

    iKare believes that the best care for the elderly is the one provided at home. Its wide range of services includes elderly home care, private nursing care, and caregiver services.

    Highlights

    • Provides free consultation: iKare’s booking process starts with a free consultation with an advisor. You simply call them and share with them your home care needs and specific concerns.
    • Full-time care staff: iKare maintains full-time in-house nurses and care aides who can be deployed 24/7 to your home. This ensures consistent care and familiarity between the patient and the carer.
    • 90% renewal rate: iKare enjoys a high 90% renewal rate among its customers. This is a testament to the quality of their service and their commitment to building lasting relationships with their clients.
    • Regular care reporting: iKare provides regular and comprehensive reports to customers to keep their families updated on their progress.
    • Dedicated Care Managers: iKare’s dedicated Care Managers serve as the single point of contact for your needs. They are in charge of providing regular quarterly updates and proposing additional services if needed.

    SERVICES:

    • Private Nurses
    • Caregiver Services
    • Elderly Home Care
    • Dementia Therapy
    • Respite Care
    • Medical Escort
    • NG Tube Feeding
    • Catheter Care

     PRICES:

    • Dementia Therapy Package: S$980 – S$1,370 for 4 weeks (2 or 3 sessions per week)
      (Call iKare directly to get a quote for other services.)

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