Explore Singapore’s community care and caregiving support services. Learn about home care, centre-based programmes, nursing homes, and resources for caregivers, including training and self-care tips.

Care Services at Home 

Care at home enables both you and your loved one to stay in the comfort of your homes. Whether it is delivered meals or home visits from nurses or doctors, help is on hand. 

Meals on Wheels 
Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors who cannot prepare or buy food and lack caregiver support. Meals are tailored to dietary needs, including vegetarian and soft diets. This service ensures seniors receive regular, healthy meals and peace of mind for caregivers. 

Meals on Wheels Singapore | Food Delivery for Seniors

Medical Escort and Transport 
This service provides safe, wheelchair-accessible transport and trained escorts for seniors attending medical appointments. It is ideal for those with mobility challenges or without caregiver support, ensuring they get to and from clinics or hospitals safely. 

 Medical Transport Service for Seniors | Wheelchair Transport

Home Medical 
Home Medical services bring doctors to your loved one’s home for check-ups, prescriptions, and management of chronic conditions, supporting seniors who have difficulty visiting clinics. 

 Home Medical Care Services in Singapore | House Call Doctor

Home Nursing 
Home Nursing offers professional nursing care at home, including wound dressing, tube changes, medication management, and caregiver training. This service eases the burden for families caring for homebound seniors. 

Home Care Nursing Services in Singapore | AIC 

Home Therapy 
Home Therapy provides physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy at home for seniors who need rehabilitation but cannot travel to a centre. Care plans are tailored to each individual’s needs. 

Senior Care Home Therapy | Physiotherapy & Speech Therapy

Home Personal Care 
Home Personal Care supports seniors with daily activities like bathing, dressing, feeding, and light housekeeping. It also offers elder-sitting and respite for caregivers.  

 Senior Home Care Assistance | Personal Home Care Services

Hospice Home Care 
Hospice Home Care delivers palliative care at home for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on comfort and quality of life while supporting families.   

Home Hospice & Palliative Care in Singapore | AIC

Home-based Respite Care 
This service offers temporary day or night relief for caregivers, with trained staff caring for your loved one at home so you can rest or attend to personal matters. 

Home-Based Respite Care | Interim Caregiver Service

Care Services in a Centre or Clinic 

Care centres and clinics provide services near home, making it easier to access care, therapy, and social activities while offering respite for caregivers. 

Active Ageing Centres 
Active Ageing Centres are community hubs offering social, recreational, and wellness activities for seniors. They provide befriending, care referrals, and support for healthy ageing in the neighbourhood. 

Active Ageing Centres | Programmes & Locations in Singapore

Day Care 
Day Care centres offer full-day programmes for seniors needing supervision or companionship while caregivers are at work, including meals, activities, and basic care. 

 Senior Day Care Centres in Singapore | AIC

Community Rehabilitation Centre 
These centres provide physiotherapy and speech therapy for seniors recovering from illness or injury, helping them regain independence. 

 Community Day Rehabilitation Centre in Singapore | AIC

Centre-based Nursing 
Centre-based Nursing delivers nursing care such as wound management and assistance with feeding tubes in a community setting, supporting those who do not require hospitalisation. 

 Centre-Based Nursing | Community Nursing in Singapore

General Practitioner (GP) 
CHAS Clinics, Family Medicine Clinics, and Primary Care Networks provide accessible medical care in the community for seniors and their families. [] 

 General Practitioner (GP) Clinics | Family Doctor

Sheltered Homes 
Sheltered Homes and Senior Group Homes offer assisted living for seniors who are ambulant and have limited family support, providing a safe and elder-friendly environment.

Sheltered Homes - Agency for Integrated Care

Care Centres & Clinics in Singapore | AIC 

Care Services in a Nursing Home or Hospice 

When a loved one’s care needs exceed what can be managed at home, nursing homes and hospices provide round-the-clock support.  

Inpatient Hospice Palliative Care Service 
Inpatient hospices offer end-of-life care, pain management, and emotional support for patients with terminal illnesses, ensuring comfort and dignity.

 Inpatient Hospice Palliative Care Service in Singapore | AIC

Nursing Homes 
Nursing Homes provide long-term residential care, assisting residents with daily activities, nursing care, and rehabilitation in a safe environment. 

Nursing Home for Seniors | Subsidies in Singapore

Caregiver Support 

Caregiving can be challenging, but support is available to help you care for your loved one and yourself.  

 Caregiving Support in Singapore | Support Network & Skills

Caregiver Training 
Caregivers can access training courses—at home or in facilities—to learn skills for safe and effective care, including dementia care and mobility support. Financial assistance may be available. 

Overview of Caregiver Training and Schemes - Agency for Integrated Care

Importance of Self-Care 
Caregivers are encouraged to look after their own well-being. Recognising stress and taking breaks is essential for providing sustained, quality care. 

 Importance Of Self-Care - Agency for Integrated Care

Preparing to Become a Caregiver 
Resources and guidance are available to help new caregivers understand their roles, manage responsibilities, and prepare for different stages of the care journey, including end-of-life planning. 

Roles & Responsibilities of a Caregiver for Senior Patients