Singapore will launch its first private assisted living facility at Parry Avenue in Kovan, with enrolment set for late 2025 and move-in by early 2026. Operated by Perennial Holdings, the project offers elderly-friendly housing with care services, meeting the needs of seniors who require assistance but not extensivenursing care.
Can private assisted living balance quality care with affordability and access in an ageing Singapore?
Hear from Asst Prof Cynthia Chen as she highlights the pilotproject’s potential to shape national standards and scalable models, while calling for tiered pricing, strong partnerships, and inclusive design to ensure long-term sustainability and equity.
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Media Coverage:
Singapore’s first private assisted-living pilot ready by 2026, The New Paper Online, 16 June 2025
Singapore’s first private assisted living pilot ready by 2026; operator taps China’s eldercare expertise, Yahoo News, 16 June 2025
Singapore’s first private assisted living pilot ready by 2026; operator taps China’s eldercare expertise, The Star MY, 16 June 2025