New Hougang facility advances long-term psychiatric care in Singapore
Singapore has opened a new integrated psychiatric facility in Hougang to support long-term mental health care. The center provides a continuum of services, including nursing and rehabilitation, to help patients transition from hospital settings to community-based living.
Why it matters
This model addresses the growing need for sustainable, long-term psychiatric care as the population ages and demand for community-based support increases.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung viewing the origami made by a Compass Home client Jian Cheng (left) at the official opening of Vanguard Healthcare’s Hougang facility on Oct 5.
Listen Summarise A new integrated psychiatric facility in Hougang admits long-stay mental health patients from the Institute of Mental Health, supporting a shift to community-based long-term psychiatric care in Singapore. The facility includes a 257-bed nursing home, a 48-bed rehabilitation home for independent living, and a day care centre opening in 2027, offering a continuum of care as patients' needs evolve. This model helps ageing patients with stable conditions transition from hospital care to supportive, home-like environments, promoting rehabilitation, vocational training, and community reintegration. AI generated
SINGAPORE - Since opening its doors in May, an integrated psychiatric facility in Hougang has admitted 151 long-stay residents from the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) into its nursing home.
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