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Nursing Homes/ Old Folk’s Home in Johor Bahru

February 12th, 2009 lawrence.gan

Has it ever crossed your mind that you will one day send your elderly parents to a nursing home (old folk’s home)? If you are a Singaporean, will you also consider the option of sending them to a nursing home in Johor Bahru?

The numbers seem to suggest this as a feasible option. After all, a typical nursing home in Johor Bahru cost around S$650, less than half the price charged in Singapore. On 10th Feb 2009, Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan also cited the other factors which make nursing homes in Johor Bahru a serious consideration:

1. Proximity to Singapore – Facilitate visits and easy access to medical facilities in Singapore during emergencies.
2. Comparative standard of healthcare in nursing homes between Singapore and Johor Bahru.

Some nursing homes in Johor Bahru are listed below:
1. Spring Valley Homecare
2. Orange Valley
3. Deluxe Retirement Home

Clearly, Mr. Khaw has touched on a raw nerve. Relocating across the causeway will not sit in nicely with most elderly and the feeling is just different residing across the BRIDGE from your loved ones. There is still a strong sense of social stigma against this option.

But there are some households which are struggling to make ends meet. Managed delicately, Johor Bahru nursing homes can still turn out to be the better arrangement for some.

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30 Comments Add your own

1. Care for the elderly!!! | February 13th, 2009 at 10:49 AM

We should NEVER send our parents and grandparents to JB nursing home. It is not safe and you KNOW that they will not like it. How does it feel for you if your kids send you to JB to stay in future??? The tendency is for them to visit you less and less cus of the JB jam. Mr Khaw mentioned that there will be affordable health care for all people. If so, why do we need to send our parents to JB because of cost??? No matter what, you should keep your parents close to you. Theyhave never abandoned u rite?

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2. dev khera | March 2nd, 2009 at 12:49 PM

old folks shuld b treated like humans…they brought u up ….so if u ther to treat dem badly…screw off…ok

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3. Anis | August 18th, 2009 at 3:36 PM

most of these homes have good medical facilities and equipment these days. old folks need constant medical care. moreover, they have round-the-clock medicare that doctors and nurses at hand. the workers are experienced and qualified to take care of them. there are people their own age to socialize with. nevertheless, there are also many activities organized full time by the facilitators. so, don’t think in a box. think wider. eventhough old people are staying with us. it is impossible to take care of them when we’re working. as to say it short, we can visit the old folks in the old folks home anytime and not neglect them.

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4. Me | October 27th, 2009 at 5:28 PM

For all those who say that one should never send one’s parents to a nursing home, I envy you. You have the ability to take care of them. They might still be healthy and their mental faculties are intact. They might also have the support of several members of their family. Be thankful.

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5. ayu | February 4th, 2010 at 10:23 AM

yap, ia gree w u…parents shouldn’t be treated like dat…they love us and we shouldn’t pat their love by leave them in oldfolks…rite

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6. bebe | February 23rd, 2010 at 10:52 PM

think it’s easy to just say screw you and i love my parents and would never send them to a nursing home. check your assumptions. have you ever had to wash soiled trousers every day for at least 3 times a day? ever feel horribly inadequate when their illness start acting up and you have no nurse no doctor to turn to? no one likes sending their parents to a nursing home but if homes can provide better medical care than i can then i don’t see why i should be depriving them of it to appease what society views as a stigma. not everyone does it because they are irresponsible.

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admin Reply:
February 28th, 2010 at 9:40 PM
Hi Bebe, it is indeed very draining to give constant attention to elderly.

In addition, your comments is exactly why I really look up to our Health Minister Mr Khaw Boon Wan. He is willing to think from the point of those giving healthcare and propose something seemingly taboo – a cheaper alternative which will provide adequate healthcare to elderly across the causeway.

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7. Jay Bee | March 8th, 2010 at 9:33 PM

I totally agree with “admin” and “me” and Khaw Boon Wan. The Health Minister has guts to state the truth.

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8. Anthony Law Jong Hui | March 25th, 2010 at 12:48 PM

Dear Sir/Madam,

can i get a listing of old folk’s home in Johor Bahru ?

thank you vey much.

Anthony Law

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9. shirl | March 28th, 2010 at 8:31 AM

I, for one, agree that if you can, you should have the old folks at home – however, not many can afford maid service (Singapore) and even if you do, you cannot provide the necessary stimulation and rehab facilities that a good nursing home can – besides when you are at work, who is there to communicate with the old folks except the TV and maid (if there’s no language barrier). So please look at the other side of the story beside before passing judgement.

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10. despair | May 3rd, 2010 at 10:12 AM

i think one will only know the commitment needed only when one experienced it. my brother recently said ‘lock the old man in the rm, it is normal that old ppl fall, its ok to leave him walking even when he is totally bind’.
what comes around goes around.
it is true that alot is needed to take care of a old invalid adult, but treat others the way u like to b treated. i am personally taking care of my 88yr old blind & deaf dad. it is tougth but it is also a joy to me. i hope to have him till he is 105. hahah…..
money is important too.

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11. De M | May 3rd, 2010 at 1:06 PM

Hi Despair,

dun fret! People like you are so noble – it is great to hear about the commitment put in by you towards your elderly dad. May you have plenty of riches in heaven.

De M

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12. cony | May 30th, 2010 at 2:33 PM

I would like to send my dad to nursing home.My really tired to care of him .My father had sick.
Any recommend for the old home is organise by budhism.

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admin Reply:
May 31st, 2010 at 10:56 PM
Check out this link Cony: http://www.malaysianbuddhistassociation.org/v1/images/stories/demo/PDF-2/LHHbrief_Intro.pdf

We hope things work out fine for you and wish you all the best.

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13. Hopeful | July 16th, 2010 at 5:27 PM

Hi, recently I was roped in to assist a distant relative who stays alone all by herself which I have not met before. She is suffering from incontinence and uncontrollable bowel movement, diabetic and short memory, probably dementia. It didn’t help that she is staying alone for many years and neglected by her own children. I was exasperated by her stubborness in not wanting to part with her soiled pants of urine and faeces and do things her way. Her constant clinging for attention 24/7. As a married and working parents with few kids living with my elderly -in-law, I have no choice but to look for a good home for her. It didn’t mean that I don’t care for her, in fact placing her in good nursing home may be the best solutions for her to be treated with dignity in her last phase of her life.

So dev khera and others, pls do not judge others if you have not gone thru what we have been thru. Who wants to send their elders to the old folks home if they can manage?
We are not abandoning them. I believe in karma too.

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admin Reply:
July 24th, 2010 at 11:23 PM
Old Folks Home is certainly not an episode where unfillial children sends their parents over – conversely, fillial children may find it the best option.

Do what you believe is right (touch your own heart).

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14. yong siew ling | July 28th, 2010 at 4:15 PM

Is there any day care centre for old people in Johor Bahru?
Old folks are very lonely at home when their children are busy working till the late hours so its good to send them to a day care centre where they can have some “fun”

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15. kumar | July 28th, 2010 at 5:13 PM

hi
all, LOTUSKRISH CARE CENTRE SDN BHD is a private nursing home located
in Kempas, Johor Bahru is providing nursing care for old and physiatric
patients. all facilities available and charges are very reasonable.
kindly contact Mr Krishna Nair at 0197107631 for further enquiries.

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16. kumar | July 28th, 2010 at 5:15 PM

hi yong siew ling, we do have day care for old ppl too…kindly contact Mr Krishna Nair at 0197107631 for further enquiries.

LOTUSKRISH CARE CENTRE SDN BHD
Kempas, Johor Bahru.

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17. Salina | October 21st, 2010 at 3:48 PM

Dear friends, I really envy those of you who can take care of yr old folks. I would like to take care of my mum who is 76 yrs old and had bouts of dizzyness. But I’m staying abt 50 kms from her. Due to her weaknesses during her healthy days and her stubborness which results in her current situation, my hubby and brother in law do not agree that she stays with us permanently. Besides, me and my mum are of different religions. Now the only solution is me travelling to her house abt 1-2 times a week to help her do her housework.When I need to go and visit her, I’ve to send my hubby to work and fetch him from work as we shared a small car. Yes, it’s tedious and I’m looking for an old folks home to send my mum. Welfare one as we can’t afford nursing homes.But it doesn’t mean that we’ll wash our hands, of course we’ll go and visit her once a while. Can anyone help?I’m desperate !!

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admin Reply:
October 23rd, 2010 at 1:48 AM
Hi Salina, another option would be to get a maid for her. Hope things will turn out better for you.

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18. Eileen | November 10th, 2010 at 4:45 PM

Hi, Kumar.

Regards to LOTUSKRISH CARE CENTRE SDN BHD
Kempas, Johor Bahru.

Do anyone have their web or email address?

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19. Calvin | April 23rd, 2011 at 1:34 PM

The idea for an elder home in Johor is very good idea… I am thinking for more for my own planning in the future than my parents….

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20. Celeste | August 3rd, 2011 at 10:42 AM

Anyone know about Spring Valley Home or Orange Valley Home in JB? Any comments?

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21. Heida | September 23rd, 2011 at 7:21 PM

Karma..Karma..I hope this is true that one gets. My brother (WINSON) actually ignore and neglect the sickness of my father. My father was left alone in his tiny room without care and concern. Everyday, he gets some water to drink and has to wait all day to get some food. WINSON is a rich man running a few food outlets in Singapore, one in Eastpoint and the other in Tampines Mall. He drives a big car and having a maid not only to take care of his household but also working in his food outlet. His wife (Hazel) is a mean and cruel person. They both used my father to look after his childrens for years and now that he is sick they simply let him suffer alone without offering any medical help. I hope their 2 sons (JORDAN and DONN) know what they did to their Grandfather and will return the same treatment to their cold blooded parents when they get old.

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22. single child | December 27th, 2011 at 4:46 PM

i was like many of you who were against the idea of sending parents to homes in malaysia. but my own predicament made me realise sometimes you really don’t have a choice.

i am an only child with 2 elderly parents. my father amputated both his legs and have a history of stroke.

my mother cannot handle the stress of having a maid at home and she definitely can’t take care of my father as she is also old. I have a decent income but not enough to sustain a home stay for my father in singapore.

so what choice do I have? He is still in a singapore home but I am seriously exploring malaysia as an alternative.

so before you start critising, think about what others may be going through.

I am already lucky as my income is still ok. I shudder to think about those single child who aren’t as lucky off as me.

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admin Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 6:33 PM
There is no right or wrong.

Regardless of the arrangement, the key is to ensure the emotion state of your elderly. They should not be made to feel neglected or isolated.

The elderly may feel that if they are sent to JB, they are dumped away by their children. I have seen extremes of both cases.. children whom has sent their parents to JB and took pain and keep a very strict timetable for alternate visit, such that every weekend, there is someone who visit regularly, so that their parents still have the attention from their children. Some made it a point to bring their young children along too, to liven up the mood during visit. Some brought home-made porridge to their parent’s liking. The others brought along the Chinese Lian He Wan Bao.

On the other hand, if you look at some of the cases in local nursing homes, some elderly has not had a single visit from their children for years!

At the end of the day, if you are already intending to send your parents to a nursing home, does it make a difference where it is going to be?

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23. Helpless | May 28th, 2012 at 10:47 AM

I have an elderly aged 75
She is wheelchair bound. I just need a day care for her. Im staying in malaysia. Any ones of any day care in jb? N do nursing homes have day care facilities?

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24. Bebe | October 5th, 2012 at 10:56 AM

Hi,

I need some one to come to my mother in-law house from 1.00-5.00pm.( Monday-Friday ) at Tampoi.

Duty :-
Send her to hospital for treatment (1 hrs) by Taxi.
Cook simple meal for her.
Some housework.

Anyone interest. Pls contact me.
at 02-81262781

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