Senior Daycare in Singapore — Complete Guide (2026)

In This Guide

1. What to Look For When Hiring
2. Typical Price Ranges
3. HDB vs Condo vs Landed
4. Red Flags to Watch Out For
5. All 90 Verified Providers
6. Senior Daycare by Location
7. FAQ

Senior daycare (also called eldercare daycare or SCC — Senior Care Centres) in Singapore provides structured daytime programmes for seniors who live at home but need supervised activity during the day. This serves families where adult children work and the senior is too active for nursing home placement but too frail to be home alone. MOH licences SCCs; AIC coordinates subsidies under ILTC. Monthly fees run S$400-1,200 after subsidy at VWO-run centres, S$800-2,200 at private. Dementia-specific daycare runs S$1,000-2,800. This guide covers licensing, programme quality, and subsidies.

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Verify MOH SCC Licence under HCSA. Dementia daycare centres have additional specialisation requirements — look for ADA Singapore recognition or dedicated dementia programme credentials.

Check the programme schedule. Good SCCs run structured morning sessions (physiotherapy, gentle exercise, cognitive activities), a nutritious lunch, rest period, and afternoon activities (art, music, reminiscence, outdoor time if weather permits). Centres where seniors sit in front of a TV most of the day are warehousing, not care.

Review staff qualifications. Lead programme staff should have WSQ Eldercare certifications or equivalent. For dementia-specific centres, staff should have ADA training. Ratios typically 1:8 for standard SCC, 1:4-1:6 for dementia daycare.

Ask about transport. Many SCCs provide door-to-door transport from home to centre and back, which is useful since taxi/Grab for seniors can be difficult. Transport is usually included or modestly surcharged.

Look for family support. Quality SCCs provide monthly reports to families on participation, mood, physical changes, and medication observations. Centres that don't document are missing signals that matter for overall care planning.

Contact providers directly for pricing.

Prices are estimates as of 2026 and may vary based on scope, urgency, and property type. Get exact quotes for free.

HDB areas: most VWO-run SCCs are in HDB estates (NTUC Health, Ren Ci, Agape, PCF-Senior). Monthly fees S$400-1,200 after ILTC subsidy for eligible seniors. Transport is usually provided for radius 2-3km around the centre.

Condominiums / private neighbourhoods: some private SCCs (Kwong Wai Shiu, ECON, boutique operators) serve condo and private-neighbourhood seniors. Monthly fees S$800-2,200, with transport charged per-km outside standard radius.

Landed / premium areas: premium senior daycare focused on dementia care or high-need cases (Apex Harmony Lodge programmes, specialist dementia centres) runs S$1,500-2,800/month. Some include hydrotherapy pools, garden programmes, and specialised sensory rooms.

No MOH licence: Unlicensed senior daycare is illegal and uninsured. Check the licence before committing.

TV-only afternoon: If a walk-through at 2-3pm shows most seniors sitting in front of TV, programme quality is minimal. Good SCCs have structured activities through the afternoon.

Low ratios at key moments: Meal time and bath time are when ratios matter most. Understaffing produces rushed meals, choking risks, and falls.

No family communication: Monthly reports, WhatsApp updates, or end-of-day notes should be standard. Centres that provide nothing are operating with zero transparency.

High turnover of senior caregivers: Seniors form attachment to specific staff; high turnover is disruptive. Ask about staff tenure — core caregivers should have 2+ years at the centre.

How many Senior Daycare providers are on KakiList?

We currently list 90 verified Senior Daycare providers serving Singapore. New providers are added regularly after verification.

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How are Senior Daycare providers verified?

Providers with a verified badge have submitted their ACRA business registration number. All providers also display their real Google reviews and ratings for transparency.

How do I get Senior Daycare quotes?

Use our free quote tool to describe your job. We'll match you with up to 5 verified providers who will contact you directly on WhatsApp with their quotes. No obligation.

What is the average rating of Senior Daycare providers on KakiList?

The average Google rating across our Senior Daycare providers is 4.3★ out of 5.0. We prioritize quality — providers with consistently poor reviews are removed.