By KakiList Editorial Team·Updated April 2026·Editorial standards
Senior daycare (SCC) in Singapore provides structured daytime programmes for seniors who live at home — serving families where adult children work and the senior needs supervision but isn't ready for nursing home placement. MOH SCC licensing is required; dementia-specific daycare has additional specialisation requirements. Programme structure (physiotherapy, cognitive activities, structured meals) matters more than facility appearance. KakiList connects you with 89 verified Senior Daycare providers serving the Yishun area. Our listed providers maintain an average rating of 4.3★ based on Google reviews. Yishun is a large residential town with predominantly HDB housing, including many newer BTO developments. Whether you live near Yishun MRT or around Northpoint City, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, our providers serve all parts of Yishun. Compare providers, read verified Google reviews, and contact them directly via WhatsApp — no middleman fees or hidden charges.
For Yishun residents, senior daycare services here regularly handle weekday structured daytime programmes, physiotherapy sessions, and cognitive activities for seniors. Providers familiar with the area know the access routes around Yishun MRT and Northpoint City, which keeps job scheduling tight in the North zone.
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For HDB properties in Yishun, rates track the islandwide average for senior daycare. The main cost variables are job complexity and urgency, not location — though providers based outside the North zone may add a small transport fee.
Senior daycare (SCC) is daytime-only — seniors attend during working hours and return home each evening. Nursing homes are 24/7 residential care. SCC suits seniors who can still live at home with supervision; nursing homes are for those needing round-the-clock clinical care. SCC is often the first step before considering residential care.
VWO (after ILTC subsidy): S\$400-1,200/month. VWO gross: S\$900-1,800/month. Private standard SCC: S\$800-2,200/month. Dementia-specialist SCC: S\$1,000-2,800/month. Transport included for most within standard radius; extended radius adds S\$50-200/month. Pioneer/Merdeka Generation subsidies apply.
Structured daily programme: morning physiotherapy or gentle exercise, cognitive activities (puzzles, memory games, reminiscence), nutritious lunch, rest period, afternoon activities (art, music, outdoor time if weather permits). Centres where seniors mostly sit in front of TV all day are warehousing, not care. Walk through at 2-3pm to see what's typical.
Most quality SCCs provide door-to-door transport within a 2-3km radius, included in monthly fees. For seniors beyond that radius, per-km surcharges (S\$50-200/month) apply or the family arranges own transport. Transport is especially valuable for seniors with mobility limitations — eliminates the friction of attending.
Look for staff calling seniors by name, active engagement (not just sitting in front of TV), clean personal care standards, and family communication protocols (monthly reports, WhatsApp updates). Ask about staff tenure — core caregivers with 2+ years indicate stable quality. High turnover disrupts senior attachment.