Hire a private nurse in Taiwan — RN-level care at transparent rates
In Singapore, home care costs roughly S$28–39 per hour for caregiver-level support — and that's an attendant, not a nurse. Complex nursing procedures bill separately at S$80 or more, and overnight cover runs S$100–150 just for a sleepover. In Taiwan, Alma's special nurses — nationally licensed RNs with hospital experience — cost NT$6,000 (≈S$250) for a full 12-hour day shift, or NT$12,600 (≈S$520) for 24-hour one-on-one coverage. Flat rates, no agency fees, medical procedures included.
Singapore vs Taiwan: what a care dollar buys
At Singapore rates, 12 hours of caregiver-level home support costs S$330–470 — before any nursing procedures, which bill separately. Alma's 12-hour day shift in Taiwan costs about S$250 and is delivered by a licensed RN who performs those procedures as part of the job: wound dressing, NG tube feeding, catheter care, medication management.
For 24-hour care the gap widens. Around-the-clock arrangements in Singapore typically combine day rates with overnight charges; in Taiwan, Alma's full 24-hour RN coverage is a flat NT$12,600 (≈S$520), covered by two nurses in proper shifts — not one exhausted person on a sofa.
Included at no extra procedure fees
What separates a special nurse from a general caregiver is the medical scope — all included in the flat rate:
- Wound dressing and post-surgical follow-up
- NG tube feeding, suctioning, tracheostomy care
- Catheter and ostomy care
- Medication management and vital-sign monitoring
- Hospital escort and dialysis accompaniment
- Repositioning for bedridden patients, pressure-ulcer prevention
Alma's rates — same across Taiwan
S$ figures are approximate (S$1 ≈ NT$24); billing is in NT$. Holiday or isolation-ward cases are quoted up front.
≈ S$250
≈ S$270
≈ S$520
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Frequently asked questions
Is the NT$12,600 24-hour rate one nurse working around the clock?
No — 24-hour care is two licensed nurses in proper shifts (day 08:00–20:00, night 20:00–08:00) with a full clinical handover between them.
Are there minimum days or lock-in contracts?
No. Book a single day, a post-op week, or an ongoing monthly schedule — and adjust as needs change.
Which cities do you cover?
Taipei, New Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung, including hospital wards, private homes, and hotels. If your parent lives elsewhere in Taiwan, ask — we can often arrange coverage.
Are holiday rates the same?
National holidays and Lunar New Year carry a surcharge, always listed in your written quote before care starts — never added afterwards.
