REDUCING AVERAGE WAITING TIME FOR BEDS IN NURSING HOMES

NOTICE PAPER NO. 225

NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR WRITTEN ANSWER

FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON 04 NOVEMEBER 2025

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Mr Vikram Nair

MP for Sembawang GRC

Question No. 556

To ask the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) what is the current average waiting time for a nursing home bed; and (b) whether the Ministry intends to take any steps to reduce this waiting time.

Answer

1            The median waiting time for a nursing home bed has remained stable at around one month.

2            The waiting time for a nursing home bed depends on the seniors' care needs, family preferences and available capacity. MOH is increasing nursing home capacity from over 20,000 beds today to 31,000 beds in 2030. We will continue to monitor nursing home waiting times and utilisation rates, and adjust our nursing home capacity plans accordingly.