Homecare and Centre-Based Medical Services for the Elderly

BRINGING SENIOR HEALTHCARE TO OUR BENEFICIARIES AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY

As a leading charity healthcare provider in Singapore, SATA CommHealth actively engages in senior healthcare programs, ensuring that vulnerable elderly populations receive essential medical services. The organisation wants to do more in serving the seniors and vulnerable and aims to reach out to even more elderly who are in need of our medical services in order to build a healthy community.

Doctors-On-Wheels

For four days a week, our Doctors-On-Wheels team which is staffed by a doctor and nurses on site has been providing free and highly subsidised medical services for the needy elderly and underprivileged in the community since 2007.

Homecare Services

Launched in 2012, SATA CommHealth Homecare Services that consists of Home Medical, Home Nursing and Home Personal Care, is a programme that addresses the needs and demands of the immobile, homebound and physically disadvantaged. The programme focuses on alleviating the health care burdens and medical needs of the homebound, benefitting the immobile, physically impaired (ranging from mild to severe impairment) and non-ambulant persons. Medical care is also given to post-surgery or post-stroke discharged patients who require an extended period of rehabilitation and therapy. The aged sick (chronically ill) who are incapable of performing a range of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) will be assessed and provided with relevant home care nursing services. For the disadvantaged elderly patients, we offer home care and integrated social and senior healthcare so that they can age in place and with dignity.

Care Options Available At Home

Support at home may include medical, nursing, therapy, and personal care services depending on the individual’s needs and care plan.

Doctor-led Visits Medical review and ongoing care support for individuals who find it difficult to attend clinics.

Nursing Support At Home Nursing care may include clinical monitoring, wound care, medication support, and other nursing interventions where appropriate.

Therapy And Rehabilitation Rehabilitation support may help individuals work on strength, mobility, and daily functioning in the home setting.

Personal Care Assistance Support with daily living activities may be considered for individuals who require help with essential routines.

Rehabilitation Service

SATA CommHealth offers a wide range of rehabilitation services which includes occupational therapy and physiotherapy services. The two therapy services are to facilitate a holistic road to recovery and providing patients with strategies that enable them to lead their life as independently as possible. Taking into account the importance of rehabilitation especially for seniors and wheelchair-bound, we mobilise wheelchair-friendly vehicles to ferry them to our Day Rehabilitation Centres.

Community Hub @ Fernvale

Officially opened in 2019, this one-stop service hub offers a suite of services (health, social and financial advice) to the residents living in and around Fernvale area. To meet the ever-changing needs of the residents, the community hub adopts a customer-centric approach to design and develop services to meet these needs and leverages on inter-agency collaborations to plug any service gaps.

Community Clinic (Beach Road)

Opened in September 2024, SATA CommHealth Community Clinic at Beach Road actively serves the healthcare needs of seniors and vulnerable individuals in the community by providing comprehensive medical care, chronic disease management, and promoting preventive healthcare practices. Many seniors and vulnerable residents in the neighborhood face challenges, and we aim to ensure they receive the medical care they need.

How To Get Started

Families often begin by identifying the person’s main care needs, such as medical review, nursing support, rehabilitation, or help with daily activities.

Step 1: Share The Care Needs Tell us whether the support needed is mainly medical, nursing, rehabilitation, or day-to-day assistance.

Step 2: Understand Suitable Options Depending on the person’s needs, support may be arranged at home, in a centre, or through other community care pathways.

Step 3: Plan The Next Step The care team can advise on the most appropriate service route, including whether further assessment, referral, or care coordination may be helpful.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find home medical services for senior healthcare in Singapore?

You can find home medical services for senior healthcare through SATA CommHealth’s Homecare and Doctors-On-Wheels services. These services help seniors who may have mobility, accessibility, or caregiving challenges receive medical and healthcare support closer to home.

What types of home medical services are available for seniors?

Home medical services for seniors may include doctor visits, nursing care, health monitoring, medication support, chronic disease management, and care coordination. At SATA CommHealth, senior care support includes Homecare and Doctors-On-Wheels services, as well as centre-based care options such as Day Rehabilitation Centres and Community Hub @ Fernvale.

Where can I get subsidised medical care for elderly family members in Singapore?

You can enquire about subsidised medical care for elderly family members at SATA CommHealth. SATA CommHealth supports seniors and vulnerable individuals through subsidised care at its medical centres, as well as home and centre-based services.

How can I access subsidized medical care for the elderly?

To access subsidized medical care for the elderly, contact SATA CommHealth to check service availability, eligibility, and suitable care options. Eligible seniors may receive support through subsidised care schemes or SATA CommHealth’s community healthcare services. You can call 6244 6688 to enquire.

How can I enquire about SATA CommHealth’s senior home and centre-based services?

You can enquire about SATA CommHealth’s senior home and centre-based services by calling 6244 6688. The team can advise on available services, eligibility, appointment arrangements, and suitable care options for elderly family members.