Singapore eldercare costs
Compare nursing homes, home care, and day care using official subsidy rules in Singapore dollars
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there no national nursing-home fee average?
MOH does not publish a national private nursing-home fee median. We show official subsidy rules instead of inventing a mid-point. Ask the provider and AIC for the current fee.
What subsidies apply from 1 July 2026?
Eligible Singapore Citizens born in 1969 or earlier can receive up to 80% for residential long-term care and up to 95% for home and community care. Citizens born after 1969 can receive up to 75% residential and 80% community. The monthly PCHI ceiling is S$4,800. Source: Ministry of Health, moh.gov.sg.
What do CareShield Life and MediSave Care pay?
CareShield Life pays S$689 a month for a successful new claim in 2026 (CPF Board). MediSave Care lets eligible severely disabled residents aged 30 and above withdraw up to S$200 a month in cash, depending on the MediSave balance.
How can I reduce care costs?
Ask AIC about means-tested subsidies, CareShield Life claims, MediSave Care withdrawals, and Pioneer or Merdeka Generation benefits. Comparing providers on seniorhelp.care helps you collect current SGD quotes.
How we research and verify this information
Our team compiles this listing from public records and provider data, and reviews it against authoritative sources. Read our editorial standards and research methodology.
- Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) — Eldercare Services & Financial AssistancePublisher: Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) Singapore. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-10-12.
- Ministry of Health — Long-Term Care Schemes & Subsidies (CareShield Life / MediSave)Publisher: Ministry of Health (MOH) Singapore. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-10-12.