Shared Stay-in Senior Caregiving Services (Stay-in SCS) is a care model where trained caregiving staff provide support to a group of seniors living together in a common residence.
Who is this service for
This service is suitable for seniors who require non-extensive assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and who either:
- Have a next-of-kin (NOK) to make caregiving decisions on their behalf; or
- Are cognitively competent themselves.
Services provided
Trained caregiving staff provide basic support with:
- Daily living tasks (e.g., feeding, dressing, toileting, etc.)
- Meals
- Housekeeping and social activities
The service is primarily delivered by trained caregiving staff, and medical or nursing care is not part of the scope of Stay-in SCS. The senior and/or NOK remain responsible for ensuring that accurate information and instructions are provided to the caregiving staff.
Cost
Stay-in SCS is offered as a private service and is currently not subsidised by the Government. For more details, you may contact the Stay-in SCS companies directly.
List of Companies
Good Practice Guide
This resource outlines recommended practices for those considering or providing this service.
Providing Stay-in SCS
Application Process
Companies interested in offering Stay-in SCS may submit their application here.
All completed applications will be subject to review. Companies are strongly encouraged to read and understand the Good Practice Guide resource before application and to abide by the application deadlines.
Late applications will not be considered.
Application Timeline
There are two application windows per year:
| Application Window | Application Outcome |
|---|---|
| 1 January – 28 February | April – May |
| 1 July – 31 August | October – November |
The current window is open from 10 December 2025 to 28 February 2026.
Training for Stay-in SCS Staff
The Community Care Training Grant will be extended to eligible Stay-in SCS companies.
Stay-in SCS companies can click here to view the training scope for Stay-in SCS caregiving staff. The list of training providers will be published on this page in Q1 2026.
