The Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) has revoked the licences of two nursing homes within a two-week period, citing serious and systemic lapses in resident care and safety. The facilities affected are Windsor Convalescent Home in Pasir Panjang and LC Nursing Home in Siglap. These regulatory actions follow comprehensive audits conducted by the ministry to ensure that nursing homes comply with the Healthcare Services Act, which governs standards for clinical care, infection prevention, and resident safety. In both instances, the ministry identified failures in basic custodial and nursing care, including inadequate management of falls, pressure injuries, and medication administration.
To protect the well-being of the residents, the MOH has deployed interim care teams to manage the facilities during the transition period. This ensures that the 78 residents at LC Nursing Home and those at Windsor Convalescent Home continue to receive necessary support while arrangements are made to transfer them to other homes. The revocation process for LC Nursing Home is scheduled to take effect on November 23, 2026, providing a four-month window to facilitate a smooth relocation for all affected individuals.
The ministry’s decision follows multiple rounds of audits. In the case of LC Nursing Home, the operator was initially notified of non-compliance issues in late 2025 and was given opportunities to rectify these lapses under closer monitoring. However, a follow-up audit in April 2026 revealed that the facility had failed to sustain these improvements, leading to the final decision to revoke its licence. The MOH is also investigating whether the founder and CEO of LC Nursing Home failed to disclose past disciplinary actions during the licence application process.
These enforcement actions underscore the government's commitment to maintaining high standards in the eldercare sector as Singapore becomes a super-aged society. With more than one in five residents now aged 65 or older, the demand for reliable nursing home services is rising. The ministry has indicated it will share its findings with the broader sector to prevent similar lapses and will continue to work with the Agency for Integrated Care to provide training and support for operators to meet regulatory requirements.