Lions Home for the Elders

What Lions Home for the Elders does

Lions Home for the Elders is a Singapore-registered non-profit nursing home organization founded in 1980 by the Lions Clubs of Singapore. It operates two fully equipped nursing facilities — a 230-bed home at 9 Bishan Street 13 and a 154-bed home at 487 Bedok South Avenue 2 — collectively serving 384 residents with a clinical and care workforce of more than 250 staff supplemented by allied health professionals. The organization was initiated after a Lions Club member observed destitute elderly sleeping on wooden planks in Sago Lane, and has since grown into one of Singapore's established community eldercare providers with a 42-bed dedicated dementia ward, rehabilitation, respite, assisted living, and a community-facing Senior Care Centre.

The core service portfolio spans 24-hour clinical care, dementia management and care, assisted living, respite care, rehabilitation services (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy), a Senior Care Centre for disadvantaged community seniors, and public and social welfare programmes. Operationally, the organization runs on a community-led model backed by the Lions Clubs network and a volunteer base of 3,602 individuals engaged in 2025. Underlying technology is limited to standard nursing home IT infrastructure and PDPA-compliant data management systems, with no proprietary platform, mobile application, or AI-driven tooling evident. Outreach and donor engagement are supported by a Golden Times bi-monthly newsletter, annual reports, social media, and multiple ongoing fundraising campaigns.

Revenue is generated across three streams: tax-deductible donations and fundraising proceeds (SGD 2.1M+ raised in FY25/26, with a SGD 1M+ 45th Anniversary Gala in 2025), resident care fees from nursing, dementia, assisted living, and respite services, and government grants and subsidies within Singapore's aged care ecosystem. Donation channels include PayNow, credit/debit cards, Giving.sg, DBS Rewards point redemption, CPF nominations, and structured legacy giving. The organization holds renewed Institution of a Public Character (IPC) status from 27 April 2026 to 26 April 2029, enabling 2.5x tax deductibility on donations of SGD 50 and above, and is governed by a Board of Directors with Christopher Teo serving as Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Data Protection Officer.

Name

Lions Home for the Elders

Legal name

Lions Home For The Elders

Website

https://lionshome.org.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lions Home for the Elders is a Singapore non-profit operating two nursing homes (Bishan and Bedok South) with 384 beds, serving elderly residents through 24-hour clinical care, dementia management, rehabilitation, and respite services, funded by donations, resident fees, and government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elderly Care Services

NAICS

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Long-Term Care Nursing Homes (Custodial LTC) (HLADADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Assisted Living with Enhanced Care / High-Acuity (Aging-in-Place) (HLADABAC), Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ), Dementia & Alzheimer’s Respite Care (HSABAGAF), In-Home Dementia Care Services (Specialized Personal Care) (HLADACAI)

Keywords

• Elderly care services
• Nursing home care
• Dementia management
• Rehabilitation services
• Assisted living

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: As an Institution of Public Character (IPC), Lions Home receives tax-deductible donations. They organize various fundraising campaigns including Flag Days, charity galas, and ongoing campaigns. The organization raised over $1 million at their 45th Anniversary Charity Gala Dinner.
2. Resident Care Fees: Fees from residents receiving nursing home care services, including 24-hour clinical care, dementia management, assisted living, and respite care.
3. Government Grants: Government subsidies and grants for eldercare services as part of Singapore's aged care ecosystem.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lions Home for the Elders operates two fully equipped nursing homes in Singapore (Bishan, 230 beds; Bedok South, 154 beds) providing a continuum of eldercare services including 24-hour clinical care, dementia management with a dedicated 42-bed ward, assisted living, respite care, physiotherapy/occupational/speech therapy rehabilitation, a Senior Care Centre for community-based day care, and public and social welfare programs. Care is delivered by a team of over 250 professional clinical, care, and allied health staff.

Product overview

Lions Home For The Elders is a non-profit nursing home organization offering a spectrum of elderly care services across two fully equipped facilities in Bishan (230 beds) and Bedok South (154 beds). The core service portfolio includes 24-Hour Clinical Care, Dementia Management and Care (with dedicated 42-bed dementia ward), Assisted Living Units, Respite Care, Rehabilitation Services (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy), Senior Care Centre, and Public and Social Welfare programs. The organization operates a digital donation platform supporting tax-deductible contributions via PayNow, credit/debit cards, and Giving.sg integration. Multiple fundraising campaigns (Moments Beyond Home, Light Up A Smile, Fun(d) Drive) support resident activities, outings, and welfare. Volunteer programs offer companionship, entertainment, and assistance opportunities. Publications include the Golden Times bi-monthly newsletter and Annual Reports documenting organizational activities and financials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24-Hour Clinical Care Round-the-clock clinical care delivered by professional nursing and care staff at Lions Home's nursing homes in Bishan and Bedok South to meet residents' medical and health needs continuously.
• Dementia Management and Care Specialized care program for elderly residents with dementia, supported by a dedicated 42-bed dementia ward and tailored clinical, therapeutic, and management support.
• Assisted Living Unit Accommodation and care services for elderly residents who require help with daily activities but do not need intensive nursing care.
• Respite Care Short-term professional care that provides temporary relief for family caregivers, allowing elderly residents to be cared for by trained staff while their primary caregivers rest or attend to other matters.
• Rehabilitation Services Professional rehabilitation services comprising physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy delivered by allied health professionals to help residents maximize functional and cognitive abilities and facilitate return to the community.
• Senior Care Centre Community-based day care service offering professional medical and nursing care, dementia management, rehabilitation, and recreational therapy for disadvantaged seniors in the community.
• Public and Social Welfare Social welfare programs and community outreach services supporting the elderly and families in meeting the challenges of aging, including caregiver and family support programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 38,688 individualized rehabilitation interventions delivered in 2025 (1 staff : 1 resident)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DBS BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDBS Bank partnership allows donors to redeem DBS points for cash donations to Lions Home. For every 600 DBS points donated, $10 goes to the Lions Home Residents' Welfare Fund, which helps residents facing financial hardships to defray costs of medication, nasogastric milk feeds, and resident fees.
• Lions Befrienders Service AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organization of Zoomaraoke fundraiser - a two-day virtual karaoke event where participants joined as listening audience or singing participants. Funds were shared equally between Lions Home and Lions Befrienders Service Association.
• Lions Clubs of SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding organization that initiated and established Lions Home For The Elders. Lions Clubs provide ongoing support through volunteer engagement, fundraising assistance, and community connections throughout Singapore.
• Giving.sgminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline donation platform partner allowing donors to make tax-deductible donations to Lions Home campaigns. Monthly recurring donations can be set up through this platform.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• SATA CommHealth: SATA CommHealth provides community health and eldercare-related services in Singapore. Partial overlap via community-based elderly health services, with comparable charity/non-profit positioning.

Direct peers

• NTUC Health Co-operative: NTUC Health operates nursing homes, senior day care and home personal care across Singapore. Directly comparable to Lions Home in scope (residential eldercare, day care, rehabilitation) and Singapore-centric footprint.
• St. Andrew's Nursing Home: St. Andrew's Nursing Home operates multiple Singapore nursing homes under a non-profit model, providing 24-hour clinical and dementia care to elderly residents. Closely comparable in service mix and non-profit IPC-like positioning.
• AWWA (Asian Women's Welfare Association): AWWA operates community eldercare services including day care and residential programs for elderly Singaporeans. Comparable as a non-profit eldercare provider with multi-service offerings in Singapore.
• Ren Ci Hospital: Ren Ci operates community hospital and nursing home services for the elderly in Singapore under a charity/IPC model. Comparable in elder residential and rehabilitative care delivery.
• Sree Narayana Mission (Singapore): Sree Narayana Mission operates eldercare services including a nursing home in Singapore. Comparable as a non-profit, community-backed eldercare provider serving Singapore seniors.
• Society for the Aged Sick: The Society for the Aged Sick runs a nursing home in Singapore catering to chronically ill and destitute elderly. Comparable in non-profit residential eldercare delivery model.
• Thye Hua Kwan Nursing Home: Thye Hua Kwan runs charity-sector nursing homes in Singapore delivering long-term residential and dementia care. Comparable in mission, scale and Singapore non-profit eldercare model.
• Man Fut Tong Nursing Home: Man Fut Tong is a charity-run nursing home in Singapore providing long-term residential care for the elderly. Closely comparable in non-profit elder residential care positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Econ Healthcare Group: Econ Healthcare is a larger, listed commercial eldercare operator in Singapore offering nursing homes and home care. Comparable in core nursing home services but competes as a commercial, broader incumbent rather than a non-profit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lions-home-for-the-blind

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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