Top 10 Nursing Homes in Penang 2024 [Penang Island only] | Best Eldercare

Penang Island is not only a tourist attraction but also the best choice in Malaysia for retirement. Additionally, Penang is a healthcare haven that is well-known for affordable, first class care. In fact, more than 700,000 foreigners came to Malaysia last year for medical treatments. Nursing care services has hence, become more popular among the elderly who chose to live their retirement life in Penang, as nursing homes provide the highest level of specialized care available outside an inpatient hospital setting.

Here, we put forth a list of options for the top 10 nursing homes in Penang you can choose for your loved ones.

*The sequence of nursing homes below is in no particular order.

1. MINTYGREEN NURSING & REHABILITATION PENANG

Mintygreen Healthcare Group is a nursing and rehab chain in West Malaysia. Finally, they have a footprint in Penang Island, Bayan Lepas. Their nursing facility is designed and built on the 5th floor of the commercial square of Golden Triangle 2 condominium. Their centre is facing the main road of Sungai Ara and 10 mins away from Queensbay Mall and Penang International Airport. Mintygreen Care Center also takes advantage of the amenities in Golden Triangle 2 such as Georgetown Pharmacy, Guardian, MD Clinic, Coffee Bean, Zus Coffee, Family Mart and other F&B outlets.

Drawing on their vast experiences from their KL operation, they are specialised in providing 24 hours nursing care and rehabilitation services that have been highly commendable with years of good track record. Besides, they are well-equipped with medical facilities, elderly-friendly furnished rooms, senior-friendly furniture, patient call bell system, wheel-chair accessible bathrooms, grab bars along the walkway and etc.

Mintygreen Nursing Home Penang provides long term stay, daycare and home care (24 Angels Home Care). In addition, they also provide added value-added therapy services such as physiotherapy, psychological and counselling, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and dietetic services.

Lastly, Mintygreen Nursing Home Penang is just a 10 minutes drive to renowned healthcare institutions such as Pantai Hospital Penang, H Medical Centre and Klinik Kesihatan Bayan Baru.

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Website: https://www.mintygreen-wellness.com/

Address:

Mintygreen Relau Branch : 1-1-8, Imperial Grande, Persiaran Relau, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang.

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Mintygreen Sungai Ara Branch : 35-5-10 & 11 & 12 & 13, Commercial Square, GOLDEN TRIANGLE, 2, Jalan Dato Ismail Hashim, Sungai Ara, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang.

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Contact: 018-2052528 (Sonea) / 018-8746258 (Nadine)

Email: admin@mintygreen-wellness.com

Operating Hours: Monday - Sunday (09:00 am - 05:00 pm)

Price (estimation): RM4000 - RM7000

***Disclaimer: Price might vary based on the patient’s condition and treatment method.

Highlight:

Well-equipped with medical facilities
Provide added value-added therapy services such as physiotherapy, psychological and counselling, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and dietetic service.

2. Penang Retirement Resort

(credit: Penang Turf Club)

Penang Retirement Resort is a high-class retirement resort established by Penang Turf Club and collaborated with Keepers Medi Care Centre Sdn Bhd to provide high calibre of care and living. It has beautifully designed landscaped gardens and several recreational spaces such as karaoke room, hair salon, golf course, cafe, wellness spa and massage center. In addition, they also provide recreational trips for the residents to relax and travel around Penang. Overall, the facility and infrastructure provided by the retirement resort are far beyond our expectation.

Penang Retirement Resort is located among a peaceful and tranquil environment that is free from heavy traffic. The distance between the resort and several hospitals is within 4KM. It is convenient for the residents to make a doctor appointment and to receive faster response whenever there is an emergency. Furthermore, the residents who love to travel can access easily to the Penang International Airport.

Penang Retirement Resort is definitely suitable for the elderly who wish to experience a luxurious and high standard living to celebrate their Golden Years. It is also best for retirees who love to enjoy peaceful and calm environment.

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Website: http://www.myprr.com.my/

Address: 1, Persiaran Jeselton Selatan, 10450 Georgetown, Penang.

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Contact: 012-4478888 / 017-5249668

Email: careline@myknc.com.my

Operating Hours: Monday - Friday (09:00 am - 05:00 pm)

Saturday (09:00 am - 01:00 pm)

Closed on Public Holidays

Price (estimation): RM6000 above

***Disclaimer: Price might vary based on the patient’s condition and treatment method.

Highlight:

Retirement resort
Huge garden & beautiful landscape
Karaoke room, hair salon, golf course, cafe and wellness spa and massage
Overlook Penang Turf Club

3. Eden at Botanica CT

(credit: Eden on the Park Nursing Care Residence)

Eden at Botanica CT is the first integrated senior living resort on Penang Island, in which they provide professional nursing care for seniors who require constant care, as well as offering accommodation to active seniors who seek independent living. Their facilities and services are of international standard, following the Australian care operational model which has been recognized as class-leading.

The residents here can be endowed with awe-inspiring sights of nature as this senior living resort is surrounded by lush greenery and away from Penang's bustling city life. The township of Botanica CT is well equipped with its medical center, health retreat, and modern mall, plus a food and retail village while a five-star hotel is in the pipeline. Furthermore, public transport via Rapid Penang is available in the township, with a mere 12 to 20 km from the Penang International Airport, Bayan Lepas and George Town.

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Website: https://www.edenatbotanicact.com.my/

Facebook Page: Eden at Botanica CT

Address: Suite 6A & 6B, 6th Floor, Wisma MTT, 26, Pengkalan Weld, 10300 Penang. Malaysia.

Contact: 017-311 2699

Email: edenatbotanicaact@gmail.com

Operating Hours: Monday - Saturday (9 AM - 6 PM)

Highlight:

International standard
Integrated senior living resort
Green township, surrounded by nature
Own medical center, health retreat, modern mall plus a food and retail village

4. Johnson Residence (Turf View Care Centre)

(credit: Johnson Residence website)

Johnson Residence (Turf View Care Centre) has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry and the management of private medical centres. They offer 24-hour professional nursing care services to people in need especially the elderly such as wound care management, urinary catheter management and other chronic disease management. They also partner with WELL Rehabilitation Group in providing professional physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to the elderly.

Turf View Care Centre is located near approximately 10 hospitals within the distance of 4 km. Besides that, it is near the popular breakfast and lunch local food stores along Jalan Sekolah La Salle approximately 600m or 7 minutes walk distance. Last but not least, it is situated within a 3 km radius of the Buddhist, Christian, Catholic and Hindu places of worship, which is perfect for the elderly who would like to continue practising their religion while living in the nursing home.

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Website: https://www.johnsonresidence.com.my/

Facebook Page: Turf View Care Centre

Address: Block 14, Medan Lumba Kuda, Off, Jalan Batu Gantung, Desa Scotland, 10450 George Town, Penang

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Contact: 012-774 3326 / 012-638 6623

Email: turfviewpenang@gmail.com

Operating Hours: Monday - Sunday (10 AM-9 PM)

Price (estimation): RM3000 - RM3500

***Disclaimer: Price might vary based on the patient’s condition and treatment method.

Highlight:

30 years of experience in the healthcare industry
Partnering with WELL Rehabilitation Group

5. De Folka Home

(credit: De Folka Home website)

At Defolka, we provide the best nursing care to our residents. We understand that every child would like their parents to live in a safe and comfortable environment. We truly understand the value of “love for parents”. Our residents does not feel like living in an old folks home but rather a place where they can be taken care of. Residents can enjoy their daily activities in our home. They are free to move around in and out of our residents.

We trained all our caregivers to assist in daily routines. We provide assistance in providing comfort, care, medicine reminder, bathing, assist in meals and even basic hygienic care. We understand that every residents want to feel warm and our caregivers are there to provide moral and loving support.

Each of our caregivers will undergo 4 months of training to ensure they are well equipped to handle senior citizen. In Defolka, we emphasized in quality of nursing care. We hope all the senior citizen will enjoy their golden age in Defolka. We are NOT just an ordinary Old Folks Home, we are “Retirement Home” with complete nursing care.

Website: http://defolka.com/

Address:

Defolka Padang Victoria

8, Jalan Padang Victoria, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Defolka Beverly

6, Lorong Tanjung Bunga, Beverly Hills, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang

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Defolka Codrington

26-R, Lebuhraya Codrington, Pulau Tikus, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Contact: +6012-473 3401 / +60124835739 / +60124941123

Email: defolka@gmail.com

Operating Hours: 24 hours

Price (estimation): starting from RM3000

***Disclaimer: Price might vary based on the patient’s condition and treatment method.

🔥 Highlight:

Clean Environment
Large Rooms
Laundry Wash
Daily medical/drug assist
Well trained caregivers
We encouraged daily exercise
Cost-effective, non-medical care

6. Jasper Lodge

(credit: Jasper Lodge website)

Jasper Lodge is a doctors-managed nursing home that provides a warm and friendly environment for the residents. while treating them with respect and sensitivity. The professional team is dedicated to delivering loving, trustworthy, and quality care and treatments for the elderly. Regardless of the level of care required, they also believe that retaining the privacy of their residents is important for them to hold onto dignity and independence.

Jasper Lodge nursing home provides services such as 24-hours nursing care, 24-hour doctors monitoring and regular visit, basic to advanced physiotherapy, a balanced diet and nutritious meals, and senior-friendly accommodation to the residents. They currently have 3 nursing homes in Penang, including Minden Heights, Tanjung Tokong, and Bukit Mertajam.

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Website: https://www.jasperlodge.com.my/

Facebook Page: Jasper Lodge

Address: 12, Cangkat Minden Jalan 12, Minden Heights, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang.

（Minden Heights)

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4-I, Jalan Pantai Molek, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Pulau Pinang.

(Tanjung Tokong)

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Contact: 01548400160

Email: hello@jasperhealth.my

Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday (10AM - 9PM)

Price (estimation): above RM5000

***Disclaimer: Price might vary based on the patient’s condition and treatment method.

Highlight:

Doctor-managed nursing home
Affordable price
Has 3 locations in Penang

7. Clearwater Care Centre

(credit: Clearwater Care website)

Clearwater Care Centre is a nursing care and rehabilitation centre operated by a team of professional caregivers, including qualified State Registered Nurse (SRN), qualified Medical Assistant (MA), certified Physiotherapists, and certified Nursing Aides. They are also known as "Clearwatercare Lover" in this nursing centre, who will attend not only the physical needs, but also the psychological needs of the residents such as their esteem and belongingness.

They provide 24-hour nursing care, geriatric services, specialized nursing care, rehabilitation programmes equipped in premium hospitality and modern facilities. Additionally, they are devoted in creating the luxurious home-like atmosphere to make their residents feel safe, comfortable, and loved.

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Website: https://www.clearwatercare.com.my/

Facebook Page: CLEARWATER CARE

Address: 116A, Jalan York, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Contact: 04-218 9000 / 019-812 5112 / 012-512 2032

Email: hello.clearwatercare@gmail.com

Price (estimation): Premium price: starting from RM4000

***Disclaimer: Price might vary based on the patient’s condition and treatment method.

Highlight:

Owned and run by a group of experienced nurses
Modern bungalow environment with built-in lifts

8. Golden Peacock Nursing Home

(credit: Golden Peacock Nursing Home Penang Facebook Page)

Golden Peacock Nursing Home has been designed to create a comfortable, clean, and friendly environment to deliver attentive and exclusive care to the residents. They provide various types of professional healthcare services to the residents such as nursing care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, acupuncture and other healthcare services.

Golden Peacock Nursing Home is located within a close radius of many healthcare facilities such as Penang General Hospital, Island Hospital, Gleneagles Medical Center, Adventist Hospital & Loh Guan Lye Specialist Center, which makes medical care more accessible to the residents.

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Website: https://www.peacocknursinghome.com/

Facebook Page: Golden Peacock Nursing Home Penang

Address: 8, Jalan Yeoh Guan Seok, Pulau Tikus, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Contact: 04-2275060

Email: goldenpeacockhome@gmail.com

Operating Hours: Monday - Sunday (9AM - 7PM)

Price (estimation): RM2500 - RM3000

***Disclaimer: Price might vary based on the patient’s condition and treatment method.

Highlight:

Spacious and comfortable environment
Plenty of activity areas
Elegant and comfortable private rooms

9. Glory Days

(credit: Glory Days website)

Glory Days have been operated for over 20 years, providing comprehensive healthcare treatment and nursing care to the elderly. They also emphasized on comfort and good living experience. Additionally, Glory Days serves quality and nutritious food to the residents accordingly to the diet balance with the right proportions.

Glory Days Nursing Home has 2 branches in Jalan Vermont and Jalan Free School. They are located in the city, giving more options for the residents to buy their desired items from nearby shops. Also, there are several hospitals near the nursing home.

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Website: https://glorydays.com.my/

Address:

20, Jalan Free School, Jelutong, 11600 Jelutong, Pulau Pinang

RETIREMENT HOME (JALAN FREE SCHOOL)

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2A, Jalan Vermont, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang

NURSING HOME (JALAN VERMONT)

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Contact: 04-2296797 / 016-476276

Operating Hours: Monday - Saturday (9AM-8PM)

Price (estimation): RM2800 - RM3300

***Disclaimer: Price might vary based on the patient’s condition and treatment method.

Highlight:

Operated over 20 years
Nutritious foods from the kitchen

10. Harmony Nursing Home

(credit: Harmony Rehabilitation Home Penang Facebook)

Harmony Nursing Home provides a comfortable and friendly environment with a spacious, quiet garden. They offer comprehensive healthcare services such as 24-hour nursing care, therapy services, visiting doctors, professional medication management, transportation and assisted living to the residents who require residential care, holiday stay or convalescence. They also provide rehabilitation programmes, including stroke rehabilitation, brain injury rehabilitation, spinal cord injury (SCI), amputee rehabilitation, and general rehabilitation.

Harmony Nursing Home is located within close proximity to churches, temples and several hospitals (Penang General Hospital, Loh Guan Lye Hospital and Island Hospital).