Day Hospice Care
A safe and supportive environment for patients with serious illnesses.
Introduction
Day Hospice Care supports patients with serious illnesses, like advanced dementia or cancer, with palliative care and social activities at a centre. It also supports their caregivers who may find it hard to manage their loved one’s changing needs during this period.
Who is this service for
This is for clients who:
- Have been diagnosed by a doctor to have a serious illness with a prognosis of less than a year
- Do not require 24-hour nursing assistance
Services provided
Services may include:
- Palliative care: Medical and nursing support to manage pain and symptoms
- Psychosocial support: Emotional and social support for both patients and caregivers during this difficult period
- Transportation for patients to and from their homes
- Games and activities to keep patients engaged
To find Day Hospice Care providers near you, search this map using a postal code, address or your device’s current location.
Cost
Please check with your service providers on the cost. The amount varies based on your household’s income.
To qualify for subsidies, your loved one will need to be a Singapore Citizen or PR. Subsidies are also means-tested (ie there is an income criteria).
Click here to find out more about means-testing.
You may also talk to your medical social worker at the hospital or polyclinic if you need help with the fees.
How to apply
Do talk to a doctor (GP or a doctor from your hospital or polyclinic) who is familiar with your loved ones’ condition and needs. They can help to make the necessary referral.
You may also visit an AIC Link to get help with the application.
FAQs
FAQs
Household monthly income per person is the criteria used when there is a household income. (“Household” refers to the NRIC address)
It is calculated as the total gross household monthly income divided by the total number of family members living together in the household. Gross monthly household income includes basic employment income, trade/self-employed income, overtime pay, allowances, cash awards, commissions, and bonuses.
When there is no household income, Annual Value (AV) is used instead. AV is the estimated gross annual rent of a property if it were to be rented out, excluding furnishings and maintenance fees. It is determined by IRAS, and may be checked via IRAS website. Subsidy levels in 2026 will be determined using 2025 Annual Values.
To check or update your household information for means-testing, please use the MediShield Life Household Check e-Service. Alternatively, you can call the Medishield Life Hotline at 1800 222 3399.