Golden Years
Based on the "Elderly Welfare Institution Registry" published by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Social and Family Affairs Administration, this site compiles public data of elderly welfare institutions across Taiwan, searchable by city/county for nursing care, long-term care, residential care, dementia care, etc. This site is a neutral data map; the list is not ranked by quality and does not constitute medical or admission recommendations. Currently covers 22 cities/counties with a total of 1062 institutions.
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- Keelung27 institutions
- Taipei95 institutions
- New Taipei214 institutions
- Taoyuan67 institutions
- Hsinchu City9 institutions
- Hsinchu County17 institutions
- Miaoli12 institutions
- Taichung63 institutions
- Changhua58 institutions
- Nantou19 institutions
- Yunlin42 institutions
- Chiayi City17 institutions
- Chiayi County28 institutions
- Tainan115 institutions
- Kaohsiung153 institutions
- Pingtung53 institutions
- Yilan39 institutions
- Hualien17 institutions
- Taitung12 institutions
- Penghu3 institutions
- Kinmen1 institutions
- Lienchiang1 institutions
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Senior Living Information
- How to Choose an Elderly Welfare Institution / Retirement Residence? Licensing, Evaluation, Staff Ratio, and On-site Inspection Checklist
- What's the Difference Between Retirement Villages, Assisted Living, Nursing Care, and Long-Term Care Institutions? A Look at the Four Types of Admission Targets, Staffing, and Selection
- How Are Costs Calculated for Retirement Communities/Elderly Welfare Institutions? Reference for Monthly Fees by Type
- What Care Options Are Available for Elderly with Dementia? How to Choose Between Community Centers, Group Homes, and Institutions?
- Foreign Caregiver or Institutional Care? Qualifications, Process, and How to Choose at a Glance
- Conditions, Documents, and Process for Admission to Senior Welfare Institutions?
- Long-Term Care 3.0 and How to Apply for Long-Term Care Subsidies? (Effective 2026)
- What Are the Elderly Welfare Allowances? A Look at Low- and Middle-Income Living Allowance, Special Care Allowance, and Senior Citizen Payments
- How to Plan for Palliative Care and Advance Decisions? A Look at the Patient Right to Autonomy Act, Hospice Palliative Care Act, ACP/AD
- What Types of High-End Retirement Villages and Senior Housing Are There in Taiwan? How Should High-Asset Retirees Choose?
- What Are the Options for Overseas Retirement? A Comparison of Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines
- Retirement Financial Planning for Seniors: How to Plan Finances, Annuities, and Trusts? A Look at Three-Tier Pensions, Elderly Care Trusts, and Reverse Mortgages
- How to Verify Whether an Elderly Welfare Institution Is Legally Registered?
- What is the Evaluation of Elderly Welfare Institutions? How to Interpret the Ratings and Where to Check?
- What to Do If Care Problems or Contract Refund Disputes Arise After Moving into a Facility? A Guide to Resident Rights and Complaint Channels
- Overwhelmed Caring for Elderly Relatives? A Guide to Long-Term Care Respite Services and Family Caregiver Support Resources
- Elderly Not Ready for Institutions? A Comprehensive Look at Home Care, Day Care, Community Centers, and Other 'Aging in Place' Long-Term Care Resources
- Is Memory Decline in the Elderly Dementia or Normal Aging? Early Signs of Dementia and Which Specialist to See at a Glance
- What to Do When an Elderly Person Falls: Risks, Consequences, and Home Prevention for Seniors
- Elderly Becoming Lethargic and Depressed: Aging or Depression? Signs of Geriatric Depression, Differences from Dementia, and Help Resources
- What Are the Four Long-Term Care "Packs"? A Look at Benefits and Copayments for Care and Professional Services, Transportation, Assistive Devices, and Respite Care
- Elderly with Difficulty Swallowing: Should a Nasogastric Tube Be Placed? Considerations for Tube Feeding and Artificial Nutrition at a Glance
- What to Do When Elderly Relatives Refuse to Move into Nursing Homes or Resist Care? A Guide to Communication and Decision-Making
- Is It a Problem for Seniors to Take Too Many Medications? Risks of Polypharmacy and How to Safely Organize Them at a Glance
- When an Elderly Relative Has Dementia or Severe Disability, Can Family Members Directly Sign Contracts or Access Deposits? A Look at Guardianship Declaration, Assistance Declaration, and Voluntary Guardianship
- Can elderly people still drive? New system for senior driver's license renewal and how to talk about taking away the car keys
- What to Do When an Elderly Person Goes Missing? A Guide to Dementia Wandering Prevention and Choosing GPS Tracking Devices
- Is Hearing and Vision Decline in the Elderly Normal Aging or a Warning Sign? A Look at Warning Signs, Examinations, and Care for Hearing Loss and Vision Decline
- Who Pays for Elderly Parents' Long-Term Care? How to Divide Inheritance Fairly? A Look at Compulsory Share, Wills, and Estate Tax
- Elderly Weight Loss and Loss of Appetite: Normal Aging or Signs of Malnutrition? Indicators and Care for Weight Decline at a Glance
- How to Care for Seniors with Poor Teeth or Dentures? A Comprehensive Guide on Oral Health Warning Signs, Denture Cleaning, and Subsidies
- Elderly bedridden or sedentary prone to bedsores? Causes of pressure ulcers, turning frequency, and care at a glance
- How to Care for Elderly with Urinary and Fecal Incontinence? Prevention of Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis and Choosing the Right Diaper
- Elderly relative is hospitalized and about to be discharged, what's next? A look at discharge planning services connecting to long-term care
- Are Elders Getting Weaker and Thinner Legs Due to Normal Aging or Sarcopenia? A Comprehensive Look at Screening, Exercise, and Diet for Sarcopenia and Frailty
- What to Do When Elderly Suffer from Heatstroke or Heat Injury in Summer? Warning Signs, Prevention Principles, and Emergency Treatment at a Glance
- How to Identify Stroke Warning Signs in the Elderly? FAST Mnemonic, Golden Time, and Post-Stroke Rehabilitation at a Glance
- Should the Elderly Get Vaccinated? A Quick Guide to Government-Funded Eligibility and Timing for Influenza, Pneumococcal, and Herpes Zoster Vaccines
- What Are the Warning Signs of Osteoporosis in the Elderly? A Look at Bone Density Tests, Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation, and National Health Insurance Coverage
- How to Identify and Report Suspected Elder Abuse or Neglect? A Guide to the 113 Protection Hotline and Elder Protection Reporting
- Are the elderly easily scammed? Common fraud identification and prevention, 165 anti-fraud hotline, and warning account freeze at a glance
- What to Watch for in Elderly Diabetes: Blood Sugar Control, Diet Principles, Hypoglycemia Management, and Diabetic Foot Care at a Glance
- Elderly Insomnia and Poor Sleep: Causes of Sleep Disorders in Older Adults, Sleep Apnea, and When to Seek Medical Evaluation
- What to Watch for with High Blood Pressure in the Elderly? A Look at Blood Pressure Control Targets, Home 722 Measurement, and Medication Safety
- Elderly Suddenly Incoherent or Misidentifying People After Hospitalization or Surgery? Understanding Delirium: Differentiation from Dementia, Causes, and Prevention at a Glance
- Elderly with Frequent Urination and Nocturia? Understanding Symptoms, Medication, and Surgery Options for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Elderly often feel dizzy or as if the world is spinning? Understanding common causes, warning signs, and home care for dizziness and vertigo in the elderly
- Is Knee Pain in the Elderly Osteoarthritis? Diagnostic Indicators, Treatment Options, and Home Care at a Glance
- Urinary Tract Infection in the Elderly: Differences from Younger Adults? Atypical Symptoms, Association with Delirium, and Whether to Treat Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
- Is Constipation in the Elderly a Normal Part of Aging? Causes, Warning Symptoms, and Improvement through Diet and Acupressure
- Is Shortness of Breath and Ankle Edema in the Elderly a Warning Sign of Heart Failure? NYHA Classification, Home Monitoring, and Salt and Fluid Restriction at a Glance
- Elderly often cough, short of breath when climbing stairs: Is it normal aging or a warning sign of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? Causes, home care, and smoking cessation at a glance
- Foamy Urine, Edema, and Fatigue in the Elderly: Are They Kidney Warning Signs? Chronic Kidney Disease Staging, Five-Character Mnemonic Symptoms, and Dietary Adjustments at a Glance
- Is Hand Tremor, Slower Walking in the Elderly Normal Aging or Parkinson's Disease? A Look at Three Motor Symptoms, Non-Motor Warning Signs, and Treatment
- What is the Barthel Index? How is it Scored, What Score Qualifies, Where to Get It, and the New 'No Barthel Index' Policy at a Glance
- How to Apply for Long-Term Care Assistive Device Subsidies? 40,000 NTD Every 3 Years, Copayment by Status, Wheelchairs, Electric Beds, etc.
- How is the Long-Term Care Need Level (Disability Level) Assessed? CMS Levels 1–8, Care Manager Evaluation, and 1966 Application at a Glance
- How to Apply for Home Medical Care (Doctor Home Visits)? A Complete Guide to the NHI Home Medical Care Integration Program: Eligibility, Services, and Process
FAQ
How many elderly welfare institutions are there in Taiwan? How many approved beds?
According to the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Social and Family Affairs Administration's "List of Elderly Welfare Institutions," this site includes 1062 elderly welfare institutions across Taiwan, distributed in 22 counties and cities, with a total of approximately 47,310 approved beds (source: official list, public data, continuously updated).
How can I confirm that an elderly welfare institution is legally registered?
According to the "Elderly Welfare Act," elderly welfare institutions must be approved by the competent authority. You can cross-check the institution's name, address, and registration data with the "List of Elderly Welfare Institutions" published by the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Social and Family Affairs Administration; this site uses that list as its data backbone.
What types of elderly welfare institutions are there?
According to official classification, the main types are: care-type, long-term care-type, residential-type, and dementia care-type, corresponding to different levels of self-care ability and care needs of the elderly. You can search for corresponding lists by type or county/city on this site.
What is the difference between retirement villages, residential care, nursing care, and long-term care institutions?
Retirement villages/senior housing mainly focus on active living, with residents mostly able to care for themselves; residential-type institutions serve elderly who can care for themselves; nursing care and long-term care institutions serve elderly who need assistance. The three have different service targets and content. See the "Type Differences" explanation on this site for details.