Senior Living Malaysia

Penang Buddhist Association Senior Citizens' Home

Georgetown, Penang

5-storey purpose-built NGO senior home opened 2011 by the Penang Buddhist Association. 300-resident capacity, free lodging for poor seniors aged 60-75 without family.

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Penang Buddhist Association Senior Citizens Home 5-storey building George Town
Photo via Penang Buddhist Association Senior Citizens' Home's website

About

5-storey purpose-built NGO senior home opened 2011 by the Penang Buddhist Association. 300-resident capacity, free lodging for poor seniors aged 60-75 without family.

Care & services

See amenities list above. Specific clinical capabilities should be confirmed via direct enquiry.

What families should know

JKM-registered NGO operated by the Penang Buddhist Association. The 5-storey purpose-built home was opened on 9 January 2011 by the then Chief Minister of Penang, Lim Guan Eng. Capacity 300 residents - one of the largest single NGO senior homes in Malaysia. Free lodging available for accepted residents (poor seniors aged 60-75 without immediate family). Specific JKM registration number not separately published.

Location

71 Jalan Perak, 10150 George Town - established residential and commercial corridor in central Georgetown, walking distance to Komtar and Penang Buddhist Association main premises.

Amenities & services

  • ✓ NGO (Penang Buddhist Association)
  • ✓ 5-storey purpose-built building
  • ✓ Opened 9 January 2011
  • ✓ 300 resident capacity (one of the largest in Malaysia)
  • ✓ Free lodging for accepted residents
  • ✓ Aged 60-75 priority for poor seniors without family
  • ✓ Open to all races/religions
  • ✓ Donation-funded

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