Statistics of Elderly Welfare Institutions in Taiwan(2026 Continuously Updated)
The following is a statistical overview of elderly welfare institutions in Taiwan, compiled from the 'Elderly Welfare Institution Directory' of the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Social and Family Affairs Administration: distribution by county/city, institution type, and approved bed capacity. This is a neutral data compilation; the data is based on the official directory and is for reference only. A total of 1062 elderly welfare institutions are recorded across Taiwan, spanning 22 counties/cities, with a total approved bed capacity of approximately 47,310 beds.
Key Data Summary
- The average approved bed capacity per institution is approximately 45 beds.
- The county/city with the highest number of institutions is New Taipei, with 214 institutions.
- Among them, approximately 17 are public and 1045 are private (private institutions account for approximately 98%).
Number of Institutions and Approved Bed Capacity by County/City
| County/City | Number of Institutions | Total Approved Bed Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| New Taipei | 214 | 8,848 |
| Kaohsiung | 153 | 7,323 |
| Tainan | 115 | 5,507 |
| Taipei | 95 | 3,695 |
| Taoyuan | 67 | 3,926 |
| Taichung | 63 | 3,057 |
| Changhua | 58 | 1,907 |
| Pingtung | 53 | 1,782 |
| Yunlin | 42 | 2,014 |
| Yilan | 39 | 1,841 |
| Chiayi County | 28 | 1,365 |
| Keelung | 27 | 1,274 |
| Nantou | 19 | 549 |
| Hsinchu County | 17 | 720 |
| Chiayi City | 17 | 819 |
| Hualien | 17 | 971 |
| Miaoli | 12 | 702 |
| Taitung | 12 | 372 |
| Hsinchu City | 9 | 468 |
| Penghu | 3 | 170 |
| Kinmen | 1 | — |
| Lienchiang | 1 | — |
Number of Institutions by Type
| Browse by Type | Number of Institutions |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Care | 977 |
| Long-Term Care | 60 |
| Residential Care | 30 |
| Dementia Care | 6 |
Distribution of Public and Private Institutions
| Public | 17 |
| Private | 1045 |
Data Source and Compilation Method
The statistical scope covers elderly welfare institutions registered with the 22 county/city governments across Taiwan. Compilation method: Download official CSV directories by county/city, merge them, and remove duplicates based on institution name and address. Approved bed capacity is the sum of the 'approved beds' field for each institution in the directory (institutions without bed data are not counted, so this is a conservative estimate). Institution types are classified into four categories based on the directory's institution attributes and care recipients: nursing care, long-term care, residential care, and dementia care. Some institutions provide multiple types of services. Addresses and institution names are based on the official directory.
Original Data Source and Verification
The data on this page is compiled from the Government Open Data Platform's 'Elderly Welfare Institution Directory' (Ministry of Health and Welfare, Social and Family Affairs Administration, Dataset 8572). The original directory can be verified and downloaded from that page.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Data
How many senior welfare institutions are there in Taiwan? How many approved beds?
According to the "List of Senior Welfare Institutions" by the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Social and Family Affairs Administration, there are a total of 1062 senior welfare institutions in Taiwan, distributed across 22 counties and cities, with approximately 47,310 approved beds (neutral data, not ranked by quality).
Which county or city has the most senior welfare institutions?
The county or city with the most institutions is New Taipei, with 214 institutions; this page only compiles the number from the official list, not ranked by quality or performance.
Are there more public or private senior welfare institutions?
Private institutions are the majority, accounting for approximately 98% (public: 17, private: 1045). The actual registration status is subject to the latest announcements by the competent county or city authorities.
What is the source of this statistical data?
All data is compiled from the publicly available 'Elderly Welfare Institution Directory' (Government Open Data Platform Dataset 8572) of the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Social and Family Affairs Administration, covering official lists registered with the 22 county/city governments across Taiwan.
How is the approved bed capacity calculated?
It is the direct sum of the 'approved beds' field for each institution in the official directory; institutions without bed data are not counted, so the actual total number of beds may be slightly higher than the figure on this page.
How are institution types classified?
Based on the institution attributes and care recipients in the official directory, they are classified into four categories: nursing care, long-term care, residential care, and dementia care. Some institutions provide multiple types of care services and may appear in multiple categories.
How often is the data updated?
This page is updated each time the official directory is refreshed; the last update date is indicated at the bottom of the page. For changes in institution registrations, please refer to the latest announcements from the competent county/city authorities.
Last Updated：2026-07-28