To apply for subsidised nursing home placement,

1) The care recipient must meet all the following criteria:

• Have physical or mental disabilities because of medical conditions like stroke, dementia and other chronic illnesses.

• Semi-mobile, wheelchair or bed-bound and need daily nursing care and help in daily living activities such as toileting, walking, etc.

• Tried all possible care arrangements such as hiring a domestic helper, day care, home care, etc.

• Not able to be cared for at home by other family members or community providers.

2) A referral is also required from a hospital, polyclinic, or medical social worker who is familiar with your loved one’s condition and care needs.

3) Your loved one must be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Subsidies are means-tested, which means that income criteria will apply. Click here to find out more about means-testing.

Please click here for more information about MOH subsidies for Residential Long-Term Care Services.

 
For private nursing home placement, you may approach the service providers directly.

Please click here for more information about Nursing Homes.