Our Care Corner Community Rehabilitation Centre provides therapy for seniors who may have been discharged from the hospital, had surgery, suffered from a stroke, fracture or other conditions that affects their activities of daily living (ADL).

Through therapy, we improve their functional abilities and build their physical strength. We also help them to work towards independence in doing everyday things such as walking, going to the bathroom and dressing.

Extensive rehabilitation programmes and engagement

Reverse physical decline through strength training 

Experienced therapy team to help our seniors regain and maintain strength and mobility

Ways We Support

Maintenance Exercise

Our professional therapists design and review exercises that maintain and maximise the seniors’ functional abilities. Caregivers are also trained on the exercises prescribed.

Active Rehabilitation

Strength, balance and mobility training, basic and complex Activities of Daily Living (ADL) training for those with conditions that affect their mobility and/or functional abilities e.g. walking, dressing, etc.

Professional Team & Resources

Our experienced therapy team of Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist and elderly-friendly equipment help our seniors to regain and maintain strength and mobility.

FAQs

Physiotherapy focuses on treating the senior’s injury and working to improve his/her mobility and strength.

Occupational therapy helps to improve motor skills, balance and coordination. It allows our seniors to acquire the ability to perform everyday tasks and regain independence in all areas of their lives.

We provide therapy to those who need treatment from the age of 16 years old. 

You may want to consider therapy if you:

  • Suffer from a stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease or Dementia
  • Had a surgery which affects your movement and muscle strength
  • Suffer from pain in the neck, back, shoulder or knees
  • Have fall risk, or had previous falls
  • Have difficulties with daily activities of living such as carrying groceries, moving about the house, bathing and doing chores

Our estimated service fees for our Community Rehabilitation programme is between $52 and $88 per session before government subsidy. This cost excludes additional services such as initial assessment and transport.

For government subsidies, we follow the Ministry of Health’s National Means Testing guidelines.

Please speak with a medical social worker, your doctor or a social worker who can help you with referrals and the application process. 

You can also visit the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) website for application details.

We can arrange for transport services to and from your residence within 5 km from our centre. This service is subject to availability.

If you require a subsidy, please contact us.

For Active Rehabilitation, if you attend 2-3 sessions per week, it would typically take 6-12 months to recover and see visible results. 

After every 6 months, our physiotherapist and/or occupational therapist will reassess if an additional 6 months is required or if the senior can transit to Maintenance Exercise.

For Maintenance Exercise, seniors usually attend 1-2 sessions per week.

On average, each session lasts 45-60 minutes.

When you are in recovery, consistency is key. We strongly advise you to attend all sessions to hasten your recovery process, regain mobility and strength, alleviate pain, and improve the quality of life. 

Yes, you and/or your helper can accompany your loved one at the centre. Our therapy team may also offer you tips on how to support your loved one at home for faster recovery. 

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Care Corner Senior Care Centre (Toa Payoh West)

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