Lianhe Zaobao explores how nursing homes can evolve beyond traditional models to support seniors’ medical, emotional and social wellbeing, while helping them remain connected to the communities around them.
5 April 2026 – As Singapore prepares for the needs of a super-aged society, a Lianhe Zaobao report highlighted calls for nursing homes to provide more than clinical care, with greater emphasis on residents’ quality of life, community participation and sense of meaning.
Healthcare experts interviewed for the article noted that as seniors live longer with frailty, dementia and increasingly complex health conditions, closer collaboration between nursing homes and hospitals will become increasingly important. Stronger coordination could help residents receive the care they need while reducing the need for frequent trips to hospital.
The article also highlighted the importance of designing nursing homes as part of everyday community life. Experts suggested creating more opportunities for residents to interact with surrounding neighbourhoods, participate in community activities and maintain meaningful roles and relationships as they age.
A more home-like and liveable environment was another key theme. Rather than viewing nursing homes solely as care institutions, the report called for environments that incorporate greenery, spaces for leisure and opportunities for social connection, helping residents continue to experience familiarity, autonomy and belonging.
These perspectives resonate with One Aged Care’s belief that quality aged care should honour the whole person. Beyond addressing health and care needs, good care should support dignity, connection and meaningful everyday living — while enabling seniors to remain connected to their families and communities.
As care needs continue to evolve, OAC remains committed to advancing more integrated and human-centred models of care across the ageing journey.
Read the full article on Lianhe Zaobao: 学者:疗养院模式应让住院者既“疗身”也“疗心” (Experts: Nursing Homes Should Care for Both Physical Health and Emotional Wellbeing)
Lianhe Zaobao highlighted One Aged Care’s upcoming nursing homes as part of Singapore’s efforts to expand long-term care capacity and bring care closer to communities.
5 April 2026 – One Aged Care (OAC) was featured in Lianhe Zaobao in a report on Singapore’s plans to develop new nursing homes across 18 locations to meet growing long-term care needs as the country’s population ages.
The report highlighted three upcoming nursing homes under One Aged Care: Orange Valley Nursing Home at Anchorvale, with 225 beds; Orange Valley Nursing Home at Bidadari, with 298 beds; and ECON Healthcare’s new nursing home at Jurong East, with 732 beds.
Orange Valley’s Bidadari nursing home will be co-located with the Bidadari Polyclinic, while ECON Healthcare’s Jurong East nursing home will be developed alongside the redeveloped Jurong Polyclinic. This co-location creates opportunities for closer integration between residential aged care and primary healthcare services.
Speaking to Lianhe Zaobao, Ms Ong Hui Ming, Group Chief Executive Officer of One Aged Care, highlighted how the design and location of the Bidadari development can support both health and quality of life:
“Co-locating the nursing home with a polyclinic, coupled with Bidadari’s concept as a ‘community in a garden’, will allow residents to benefit not only from more seamless healthcare services, but also from an environment that supports their physical and mental wellbeing. As the town continues to develop, residents can remain active, included and closely connected to the surrounding community.”
For One Aged Care, the development of these new homes is part of a broader commitment to strengthen care capacity while creating environments where seniors remain connected to healthcare, their communities and everyday life.
As Singapore prepares for increasingly complex care needs, OAC will continue to work towards more integrated models of care that bring together healthcare access, quality residential care and meaningful community connection.
Read the full article on Lianhe Zaobao: 全国18处增设疗养院 三家将与综合诊疗所设在同地点 (18 New Nursing Homes Planned Across Singapore, with Three to Be Co-Located with Polyclinics)
Bringing together established care providers to strengthen care across the ageing journey
Singapore, 17 March 2026 – One Aged Care (OAC), a regional senior healthcare services group headquartered in Singapore, was established to bring together ECON Healthcare, Orange Valley Nursing Homes and Ambulance Medical Service (AMS) under a unified group.
Operating across Singapore and Malaysia, One Aged Care brings together complementary capabilities spanning community and residential aged care, emergency ambulance services and medical transportation. ECON Healthcare, Orange Valley and AMS will continue to operate under their respective brands, while benefiting from shared capabilities, standards and expertise across the Group.
The establishment of One Aged Care reflects a shared ambition to advance more integrated, scalable and outcomes-focused models of care as ageing populations and increasingly complex care needs reshape the region’s healthcare landscape.
At launch, the Group comprises 16 nursing home facilities with more than 2,400 beds across Singapore and Malaysia, alongside emergency ambulance and medical transport services. By bringing these capabilities together, One Aged Care aims to strengthen coordination across the care journey, share best practices and resources, and expand access to quality care and value-added services.
One Aged Care is focused on building the connections that enable care to work better together — through aligned clinical standards, quality frameworks, shared capabilities and continued investment in service innovation and people development.
The Group’s ambition is to strengthen continuity of care while preserving the established identities, expertise and strengths of each of its operating brands.
Ms Ong Hui Ming has been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of One Aged Care, bringing 20 years of experience in the aged care sector. She previously served as Chief Executive Officer of ECON Healthcare Group. Mr Ong Chu Poh, founder of ECON Healthcare, will serve as Senior Advisor to One Aged Care.
“I am humbled and honored to take on this role,” said Ms. Ong Hui Ming, Group CEO of One Aged Care. “One Aged Care provides a strengthened foundation to support the continued growth of ECON Healthcare, Orange Valley and AMS as established care service providers.
By aligning clinical standards, quality frameworks and shared capabilities at the group level, we can enhance continuity of care and scale best practices across the community and the aged care continuum – while preserving the identity and strengths of each brand.
The establishment of One Aged Care also comes at a time when demographic ageing is accelerating, and care needs are becoming increasingly complex. The sector must continue to evolve towards sustainable and scalable models that deliver meaningful outcomes. My leadership team and I are committed to advancing integrated and comprehensive care that supports families across their care journey.”
The launch of One Aged Care comes as demographic ageing continues to accelerate across the region. In Singapore, approximately 21% of the resident population is aged 65 and above in 2026, with demand for nursing home and community-based care continuing to grow alongside longer life expectancy and evolving care needs.
One Aged Care seeks to contribute to this evolving landscape by building a strong and sustainable care platform with the scale, expertise and governance to support long-term investment in quality, innovation and workforce development.
Richard Seow, Chairman of One Aged Care said,
“One Aged Care brings together established providers under a unified platform with the governance, expertise, and scale to support long-term investment in quality care. As the sector continues to evolve, growing demand must be met by providers who can protect this quality through strong oversight, clear standards and a deep sense of responsibility to the families and communities we serve.
Under the leadership of Hui Ming, and in partnership with TPG, our ambition is to build a trusted group that upholds dignity and compassion, while strengthening care delivery across the region.”
One Aged Care was established by TPG through its mid-market growth fund in Asia. TPG will work alongside the Group’s leadership as One Aged Care pursues disciplined growth and continues to build its capabilities across the region.
For more information, read the original TPG press release: TPG establishes One Aged Care, a senior healthcare services platform to serve growing regional needs
One Aged Care is a senior healthcare services group headquartered in Singapore, with operations across Singapore and Malaysia. The Group brings together leading senior care brands including ECON Healthcare, Orange Valley Nursing Homes, Active Global and Ambulance Medical Service (AMS).
Across the Group, One Aged Care operates 15 nursing home facilities with more than 2,400 beds across the region, alongside emergency ambulance and medical transportation services, and a comprehensive range of services spanning community and residential aged care.
The Group is committed to advancing the health, dignity and quality of life of seniors and families.
The Business Times reports on the establishment of One Aged Care, bringing together ECON Healthcare, Orange Valley Nursing Homes and Ambulance Medical Service.
17 March 2026 – One Aged Care (OAC) was featured in The Business Times following the establishment of the Group as a senior healthcare services platform serving Singapore and Malaysia.
The article highlights the formation of One Aged Care through the bringing together of ECON Healthcare, Orange Valley Nursing Homes and Ambulance Medical Service (AMS), creating a Group with 16 nursing homes alongside emergency ambulance and medical transport services.
It also highlights the opportunity for the Group to strengthen care through shared resources, capabilities and standards across its portfolio of established care providers.
Ms Ong Hui Ming, Group Chief Executive Officer of One Aged Care, was quoted on the Group’s approach:
“By aligning clinical standards, quality frameworks and shared capabilities at the group level, we can enhance continuity of care and scale best practices.”
The article comes amid growing demand for nursing home and community-based care as Singapore’s population ages. Approximately 21% of Singapore’s resident population is aged 65 and above in 2026, underscoring the importance of building care models that can respond to evolving needs and support seniors and families across the care journey.
Read the full article on The Business Times: TPG establishes elderly healthcare firm in Singapore, Malaysia
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Singapore is the Group’s home market and the centre of our broadest care network. With our brands, our capabilities span residential nursing care, rehabilitation, active ageing , senior care centres, home care, and pre-hospital and emergency care.
Together, these complementary capabilities enable us to support seniors and families across different care settings – from promoting healthy, active and independent living in the community to providing specialised nursing and multidisciplinary care for those with more complex needs.
By strengthening connections across the care continuum, we are advancing more coordinated, responsive and family-centred care that enhances wellbeing and quality of life.
One Aged Care has an established presence in Malaysia, providing comprehensive residential nursing home care and rehabilitation services to support seniors with diverse and complex care needs.
Through ECON Healthcare, a Singapore heritage brand founded in 1987 with operations in Malaysia since 2004, we have grown into one of the country’s leading nursing home operators. Our services combine clinical expertise and multidisciplinary care with a whole-person care approach that promotes dignity, wellbeing and quality of life.
We are committed to advancing standards of care and developing innovative, sustainable care solutions to serve the country’s growing senior population.
In Hong Kong, One Aged Care provides comprehensive home and community-based care services, supporting seniors to live safely and independently in the comfort and familiarity of their homes.
Through Active Global, our services encompass home personal care, nursing, rehabilitation, escort services and caregiver support – providing personalised care that promotes independence, wellbeing and quality of life, while offering reassurance to families.
Building on our local experience and professional capabilities, we are committed to expanding access to quality home-based care, strengthening our services and continuing to serve the local community.