Po Chung Chuen Ying Home for the Elderly

History

Po Chung Chuen Ying Home for the Elderly was established in 1991 in response to the increasing need of elderly residential service. It was the second Home cum Care and Attention Service Unit of Tung Wah located in public housing estate. In recognition of a generous donation of $600,000.00 from Ms. Teresa Po, J.P., the Board of Directors decided to name the Home after the mother of Ms. Teresa Po, J.P., as the "Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Po Chung Chuen Ying Home for the Elderly".

Objective

The Home is committed to providing quality service in accommodation, personal care and nursing care to elderly who have poor health and have limited self-care ability. Through the provision of professional services, diversified activities and adequate facilities under a homely environment, the residents are believed to receive holistic care by leading a meaningful and dignified living in the Home.

Facilities

Environment
The Home is located at the public housing estate, with established community facilities including market, park, shopping centres. The location is very convenient which takes only a 5-minute-walk to the MTR station.

Bedrooms
There are 21 residential units (bedrooms) in total and each unit accommodates 4 to 10 residents, with self-contained toilet and bathroom.

Other facilities
Sitting room, dining room, medical room, exercise room, TV room, conference room, nurse duty room, kitchen and laundry.

Service Recipients

Elders aged 65 or above who lacks self-care ability due to poor health or illness, free from contagious disease and mentally suitable for communal living.

Those aged between 60-64 with proven needs can also apply.