Golden Peacock Nursing Home
George Town, Penang
AgeCOPE-member nursing home in Pulau Tikus, George Town. 30 beds. Three care tiers from RM 2,600/month. Attracts international residents from UK, Singapore, and Japan. Free trial stay available. JKM-licensed.
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✓ AgeCOPE Member About
Golden Peacock Nursing Home is a JKM-licensed care home in Pulau Tikus, one of George Town’s most established residential neighbourhoods. The 30-bed facility operates a tiered pricing model (Silver, Gold, Platinum) and has built a reputation for attracting international residents - primarily from the UK, Singapore, Ireland, and Japan - seeking affordable quality care in Penang. The centre is an AgeCOPE member, with JKM registration independently verified.
A second branch - branded as “Balinese Retreat Rehab Care Centre” - operates in Farlim on the island.
Care & services
Nursing care, assisted living, and respite care across three tiers. Doctor visits, physiotherapy, recreational activities, and festival celebrations are included. A free 2-day/1-night trial stay is available - useful for families flying in from Singapore or overseas to assess fit before committing.
What families should know
Pricing: Silver RM 2,600 / Gold RM 2,700 / Platinum RM 2,800 per month - competitive for a central George Town location with nursing care included. The free trial stay is a genuine differentiator for SG and overseas families who want to assess fit in person. No hidden fees stated.
Location
Pulau Tikus, George Town - a well-connected, established neighbourhood close to Gurney Drive. Approximately 10 minutes from Gleneagles Penang and 15 minutes from Penang General Hospital.
Amenities & services
- ✓ Three care tiers (Silver / Gold / Platinum)
- ✓ Doctor visits
- ✓ Physiotherapy
- ✓ Recreational activities
- ✓ Festival celebrations
- ✓ Outdoor activities
- ✓ Free 2-day trial stay
- ✓ International resident community
- ✓ Second Farlim branch (Balinese Retreat Rehab Care Centre)
How we determined this licensing status
JKM-licensed. AgeCOPE member - confirmed via agecope.org.my/membership-directory/ (Penang directory). AgeCOPE membership requires a valid JKM or MOH licence as a condition of entry.
Licensing status can change — licences expire, transfer to new operators, or get renewed under a different legal entity. We cross-reference public sources to be as accurate as possible, but always ask to see the physical certificate during your tour. For JKM, ask for the Perakuan Pendaftaran Pusat Jagaan. For MOH, ask for the CKAPS approval letter.
Operators: email your certificate to hello@seniorlivingmalaysia.org and we will upgrade this listing to a Verified ✓ badge showing the certificate date. While you're at it — one line on cultural fit (halal kitchen, surau, Mandarin-speaking staff, dietary accommodations) helps the families who specifically search for that.
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