Well-known Retirement Villages and Senior Housing
The following is a compilation of well-known self-funded retirement villages, senior housing, and co-living residences in Taiwan. Most of these are registered as elderly housing/senior housing, which belong to a different legal category from the Ministry of Health and Welfare's list of elderly welfare institutions on the main page of this site, hence they are listed separately here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some well-known retirement villages or senior housing in Taiwan?
Well-known self-funded retirement villages and senior housing include Chang Gung Health and Culture Village, Runfu Life New Vision, Asia Health Smart Park, Shin Kong Shinban Jieshibao, Junjie Hall, and Kangning Life Hall. The complete list and details of each are provided below on this page. Most of these are registered as elderly housing/senior housing, which is a different category from the government's list of elderly welfare institutions.
What is the difference between a retirement village and nursing homes or long-term care institutions?
Retirement villages/senior housing are primarily for seniors who can still take care of themselves, emphasizing independent living and leisure. Nursing homes and long-term care institutions serve seniors who require assistance or medical care, and are mostly government-registered elderly welfare institutions. The legal categories and care intensity differ between the two. For details, see the type difference explanation on this site.
How much does it cost to move into a retirement village?
Costs vary greatly depending on the institution, room type, and services. They typically consist of a deposit (refundable) and monthly fees (covering accommodation, meals, and basic services). Some may also charge additional care or medical fees. For actual amounts, please refer to the latest announcements on each institution's official website. This page does not list prices to avoid outdated inaccuracies.
How to choose a retirement village or senior housing?
You can evaluate based on neutral aspects such as whether the institution is legally registered, whether future health changes can be accommodated within the same system, whether fees are transparent item by item, location and medical accessibility, environment and staffing. It is recommended to visit in person and obtain written materials before making a decision. This site provides a neutral compilation of public information without ranking by quality.
The information is a neutral compilation from public media reports and official websites of the institutions. It is not an official list, is not ranked by quality, and does not constitute endorsement. For room types, fees, and admission conditions, please refer to the latest announcements on each institution's official website.
Want to know how to choose high-end retirement villages? See Types and Selection of High-End Retirement Villages