Home for the Aged Sick


Established in 1979 for the residential and institutional care for the elderly destitutes.


Officially declared open by Dr Tony Tan,Deputy Prime Minister and minister for Defense (then Minister for Education) on 26 november 1994.


Funded by the Ministry of Health,National Council of Social Services and Community Chest.


Financial Assistance


  This programme is meant to help those in dire need of assistance e.g. when the family is unable to settle their household expenses due to illness or death of the sole breadwinner.This is a short-term assistance plan to assist them during the period of financial difficulty to enable to pick up and get going in life


Food Relief


   The Home’s Food Relief Programme has been going on for the last 40 years.Monthly rations of essential food items are given to the destitute aged who is on public assistance. The programme also assists deserving individuals and families.


Scholarships and Bursaries


   For students with financial problems,given on an annual basis. Applicants come from all sections of the community.About $10, 000 is awarded to students from primary and secondary schools,and institutions of higher learning.


Home Help Service


   Volunteers visit the homes of the elderly in the neighbourhood, to assist in household chores, like cleaning, repair and maintenance.


Free Legal Counselling


   With the help of Volunteer Lawyers, free legal counseling has been set up to aid the families out of legal conflicts.Operating on every last Tuesdays of the month, this service aims to guide people with the process and knowledge of legal protocols and the methods of seeking legal help.


Family Counseling


   This service is for families facing with marital problems. Operating on every last Tuesdays of the month is handled by qualified counselors.


Day Care Centre


   The Day Care is the latest addition of SNMH. Located in the Homes building, this service aims to provide rehabilitative care for the elderly to enable to restore and improve their physical health. Elderly, who may have suffered from stroke, had a fall or other incapacitating ailments of old age will find the Day Care a useful option to rehabilitate themselves and also continue to live with their loved ones. Social support and Mental stimulation are included as part of activities of the Day Care.


Meranti Home


   Sree Narayana Mission manages Meranti Home @ Pelangi Village. This is one of the six units at the Social Welfare complex under the Ministry of Community Development and Sports. This Home can accommodate 200 mentally burnt-out male patients.