By KakiList Editorial Team·Updated April 2026·Editorial standards
Elderly caregivers in Singapore differ from home nursing — caregivers handle personal care and companionship (bathing, dressing, feeding, supervision), not clinical tasks. For foreign caregivers, MOM EA licensing applies (same framework as maid arrangements). Training matters: ADA Singapore credentials for dementia care, WSQ Higher Certificate in Eldercare, and current CPR/first-aid are the baseline quality signals. KakiList connects you with 125 verified Elderly Caregivers providers serving the Bukit Merah area. Our listed providers maintain an average rating of 4.4★ based on Google reviews. Bukit Merah spans from Tiong Bahru to Redhill, featuring heritage HDB flats and newer developments. Some older buildings have unique architectural features. Whether you live near Redhill MRT, Tiong Bahru MRT or around Tiong Bahru Market, Anchorpoint, IKEA Alexandra, our providers serve all parts of Bukit Merah. Compare providers, read verified Google reviews, and contact them directly via WhatsApp — no middleman fees or hidden charges.
Most elderly caregivers requests from Bukit Merah households cover bathing, feeding, mobility assistance, and medication reminders for seniors. Providers familiar with the area know the access routes around Redhill MRT, Tiong Bahru MRT and Tiong Bahru Market, which keeps job scheduling tight in the Central zone.
Average rating: ★★★★☆ 4.4 across 5589 reviews
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For HDB properties in Bukit Merah, rates track the islandwide average for elderly caregivers. The main cost variables are job complexity and urgency, not location — though providers based outside the Central zone may add a small transport fee.
No — same MOM rules as maids apply. Foreign caregivers must be deployed through MOM-licensed Employment Agencies. Direct hire is illegal and carries S\$5,000+ fines plus 2-year hiring ban. Singaporean or PR caregivers can be hired directly but are rarer in the market.
Hourly (general care): S\$18-30/hour. Dementia specialist hourly: S\$25-45. Day-only caregiver: S\$2,000-3,500/month. Stay-in: S\$2,800-4,500/month. Specialised (post-stroke, dementia): S\$3,500-6,000/month. Agency + levy for foreign hires: S\$1,500-3,500 + S\$60-300/month.
Look for ADA Singapore (Alzheimer's Disease Association) training, WSQ Higher Certificate in Eldercare with dementia specialisation, or equivalent recognised certifications. Generic caregivers without dementia-specific training struggle with behavioural changes (sundowning, aggression, wandering) and fall into managing their own stress rather than the patient's.
Ask for 2-3 recent family references willing to be contacted. Reference calls reveal reliability, temperament under stress, follow-through on care plans, and how they handled difficult days. An experienced caregiver with Singapore track record will have contactable references; those who refuse are signalling something.
Match caregiver experience to conditions. Someone experienced with Parkinson's care differs from stroke recovery or palliative care specialists. Dementia, post-stroke, and general ageing-in-place have different skill demands. Agency should be able to match based on your parent's specific conditions — generic matching without specialisation produces worse outcomes.