List of 10 public/restructured hospitals in Singapore
The public hospitals in Singapore are also known as restructured hospitals that are wholly owned by the government but restructured to run as private companies. Regardless of their ability to afford it, public hospitals run with an aim that everybody can have access.
However, the government-based savings scheme and health insurance plan are eligible for Singaporean citizens and permanent residents only. The expatriates have different charges for the treatment services. The public hospitals are categorized into three regional clusters:
Central region: National Healthcare Group (NHG) and the Alexandra Health System;
Eastern region: Singapore Health Services(SingHealth) and the Eastern Health Alliance (EHA);
Western region: National University Health System (NUHS) and Jurong Health Services (JurongHealth).
Alexandra Hospital
It is a 326-bedder facility registered under NUHS (National University Health System). It claims to be the first integrated general hospital to provide care across all settings from acute to rehabilitative stage, allowing the patients to be treated in the same setting rather than being transferred to another.
Address: 378 Alexandra Road, Singapore 159964 (Google map)
In-patient room rate: General ward charges range from SGD$34 to $479.36 depending on class of ward.
Google review: 4.1/ 5 (165 reviews)
Changi General Hospital
Being a member of SingHealth cluster of healthcare institutions, Changi Hospital is an academic medical institution. It hosts 1000 beds, 130 consultation rooms for specialist outpatient care and minor surgeries.
In-patient room rate: General ward charges range from SGD$43 for an open ward to SGD$508 for a single bed for Singaporean citizens. The charges vary for permanent residents and other citizens.
Google review: 2.9/ 5 (490 reviews)
Institute of Mental Health (Formerly known as Woodbridge Hospital)
It is an acute tertiary psychiatric hospital offering psychiatric, rehabilitative and counseling services. Established in 1928, it is now a 2000 bedded hospital that provides integrative, holistic mental health care services.
In-patient room rate: General ward charges range from SGD$33 for a 8-12 bed and SGD$64 for 4-6 beds; an observation ward would cost SGD$97.
Google review: 2.7/ 5 (176 reviews)
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
Opened in June, 2010, it hosts 795 beds for general and acute care. Being a part of Yishun Health (under the National Healthcare Group) in the north of Singapore, it is designed with green and energy efficient buildings, with wards that have views of greenery and naturally cool air for the patients to have a comfortable and hassle-free experience.
In-patient room rate: General ward charges range from $37 to $480 for a Singaporean citizen, depending on the class of ward.
Google review: 3.1/ 5 (538 reviews)
KK Women's And Children's Hospital
Established in 1858, it is a pioneer of Obstetrics, Gynecology, Pediatrics and Neonatal care services. It is a referral center with a team of 500 specialists and hosts around 800 beds to provide tertiary care services to manage high- risk conditions of women and children.
Opened in June 1985, it was Singapore’s first restructured hospital. Being a tertiary hospital, it is a major referral center with 50 medical, surgical, and dental specialists. It is the only public hospital in Singapore offering a pediatric kidney and liver transplant programme. It is a member of NUHS and attends to more than a million patients each year.
In-patient room rate: General ward charges range from SGD$41 to $851.72 for a Singaporean, depending on the class of ward.
Google review: 3.3/ 5 (483 reviews)
Singapore General Hospital
It is a member of the SingHealth cluster of healthcare institutions and attends patients referred by family physicians and physicians from public and private sectors as well. It is the largest one in Singapore. In the campus, there exist 5 national specialist centers that are co-located. 1,785 beds are set up in the hospital with a staff strength of close to 10,000.
In-patient room rate: General acute ward charges range from SGD$43 to $655 for a Singaporean citizen, depending on the class of ward.
Google review: 3.5/ 5 (525 reviews)
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
It is twinned with Jurong Community Hospital so that patients who no longer need acute care could recuperate in a setting better catered to their needs. It is a member of NUHS with 700 beds that have a window for every patient to optimize natural light settings.
In-patient room rate: General acute ward charges range from $40 to $479 for a Singaporean citizen, depending on the class of ward.
Google review: 2.3/ 5 (553 reviews)
SengKang General Hospital
It is a 1000 bedded hospital serving the healthcare needs in the North Eastern part of Singapore and is co-located with Sengkang Community Hospital. It is a member of SingHealth and was founded in 2011.
Address: 110 Sengkang East Way, Singapore 544886 (Google Map)
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