Singapore’s first assisted living flats to be launched in February 2021

Singapore, 21 December 2020 – Jointly developed by the Ministry of National Development (MND), Ministry of Health (MOH) and Housing and Development Board (HDB), new community care apartments aiming to expand the continuum of residential options for seniors will be launched for sale in the Build-To-Order (BTO) exercise in February 2021.

Located at Bukit Batok West Avenue 9, the pilot community care apartments will offer seniors aged 65 and above an affordable housing option, which integrates senior-friendly design features—such as grab bars and wheelchair-accessible bathrooms with slip-resistant flooring—to allow residents to move around their homes with ease. There will also be services and programmes to enable meaningful participation and social interactions.

Residents will have to subscribe and pay for a basic service package to enjoy services such as 24-hour emergency monitoring and response. An on-site community manager will also help to link residents up with relevant care services according to their needs, assist with simple household fixes, and organise community activities according to the preferences of residents.

About 160 units will be available under this BTO exercise. Applicants must be 65 years old and above. Allocation of the flats will be prioritised for seniors with more pressing care needs, where at least one applicant or essential occupier requires permanent assistance with their activities of daily living.

From now to 31 March 2021, the public will be able to find out more about the community care apartments at a physical exhibition held at HDB Hub. The exhibition will feature 3D models of the apartments and a mock-up of the communal space. Visitors can also get more details on the service packages, eligibility conditions and flat prices at the exhibition.

A showroom of the flat will be available from 4 January 2021 onwards. Visitors will need to book an appointment via HDB InfoWEB before visiting the exhibition.

– Construction+ Online

Source: HDB