Shared Stay-in Senior Caregiving Services

 

About this service

Shared Stay-in Senior Caregiving Services (Stay-in SCS) is a care model where trained caregiving staff support a group of seniors living together in a shared residential setting. 

This model is most suitable for seniors who:
• Require basic support with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), and 
• Are able to make decisions about their care (or have a Next-of-Kin who can do so on their behalf). 

Stay-in SCS focuses on daily living tasks, meals, housekeeping and social engagement within a home-like environment. 

Note: Medical and nursing care are not within the scope of Stay-in SCS. You will need to engage relevant licensed healthcare providers when requested by the senior or their Next-of-Kin. 

Please read the Stay-in SCS Good Practice Guide to find out more if you are interested in providing this service.

 
Good Practice Guide

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Application timeline

Applications for 2026 has concluded. 

 

AIC is reviewing the capacity and demand for Stay-in SCS to inform planning for future windows. Updates on upcoming application opportunities will be published here when available.

 

Funding

Stay-in SCS is offered as a private service and is currently not subsidised by the government.

 

Training provided

Eligible Stay-in SCS companies may tap on the Community Care Training Grant. All providers must ensure that caregiving staff undergo proper training to deliver Stay-in SCS.

 

You may click here to view the training scope and recommended list of training providers (non-comprehensive) that offer courses for Stay-in SCS caregiving staff. 

FAQs

In Stay-in SCS, trained caregiving staff provide basic support to a group of seniors living together in the same residence with their activities of daily living, meals and social programmes. 

Unlike nursing homes or home care services like home nursing/medical services, Stay-in SCS does not provide medical or nursing care. Any medical or nursing related services must be arranged separately with licensed healthcare providers.

Stay-in SCS is not subsidised by the government. It operates as a private sector-led service model where companies determine their own pricing structures based on accommodation type and services provided.