For families
Looking for care for a parent or relative is stressful, and often urgent. This is a calm starting point — take it one step at a time, and use the resources below as you go.
Where to begin
- Be clear on the care needed. Assisted living, nursing care, or dementia care? Ask the doctor or hospital discharge planner to note it down.
- Set a rough budget. Use the cost estimator to get a ballpark before you visit.
- Shortlist by location. Being close makes regular visits easier — search the directory by state and town.
- Check licensing. Look for the Licensed badge, and verify directly with the centre and JKM.
- Visit in person. Always. Take our list of questions.
Helpful resources
How to choose a nursing home
The full step-by-step: assess needs, check licensing, shortlist, visit, decide.
Open →Considering in-home care instead?
A residential centre isn’t always the right fit — some families prefer a caregiver who comes to the home. Our sister directory, CaregiverMalaysia, lists independent, ID-checked caregivers you can search by location, rate and availability.
A note for families abroad
Many families living overseas — including Singaporeans placing a parent in Johor — use this directory to search from afar. If you can’t visit yourself, ask a trusted relative or friend to tour on your behalf using the same checklist, and always confirm licensing before committing.