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Yayasan Teratai Aged Care Home (Ipoh)

Ipoh, Perak

Established 2012 NGO aged care home in central Ipoh, staffed largely by retired nurses trained in geriatric care. Residential, day care, and respite formats with rehabilitation and counselling.

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Yayasan Teratai Aged Care Centre Ipoh facility
Photo via Yayasan Teratai Aged Care Home (Ipoh)'s website
Yayasan Teratai resident space
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Yayasan Teratai common area
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Yayasan Teratai facility grounds
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About

Yayasan Teratai is a Malaysian NGO foundation that has operated an aged care home in central Ipoh since 2012. The home is housed in a residential building on Jalan Foo Choong Nyit and emphasises a “Home Away From Home” environment, with caregiving largely handled by retired nurses trained in geriatric care.

Care & services

Residential care for long-term residents, day care for those wanting daytime support while living at home, and respite stays for caregiver relief. The NGO model includes rehabilitation activities and counselling services as part of the standard programme. Home-cooked meals are highlighted on the foundation’s own website.

What families should know

Yayasan Teratai operates as a charitable institution rather than a commercial nursing home - costs are donation-based rather than fixed fees, which makes it accessible for families without the budget for private-tier care. The retired-nurse caregiver model is unusual and a meaningful trust signal. Operating hours for visits are 10am to 4pm daily. Best fit for families seeking community-care values rather than clinical nursing capability.

Location

Jalan Foo Choong Nyit, 30350 Ipoh - residential street in central Ipoh, walking distance to Hospital Fatimah and approximately 5 minutes from central Ipoh.

Amenities & services

  • ✓ NGO / charitable institution (est 2012)
  • ✓ Residential care
  • ✓ Day care
  • ✓ Respite care
  • ✓ Rehabilitation activities
  • ✓ Counselling services
  • ✓ Home-cooked nutritious meals
  • ✓ Retired-nurse caregiver team

How we determined this licensing status

NGO/charitable institution operating since 2012. Formal JKM/MOH licensing not disclosed on the foundation's website. The organisation is registered as a Malaysian foundation (yayasan); residential aged care is one programme within a broader NGO mission. Family enquiry recommended for licensing verification.

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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