Full-time nurse aides will be stationed on site, and regular doctor consultations will be available through a partnership with Crawfurd Hospital, a private facility already working with TS Group to offer assisted living care services and accommodation, said Mr Oh.
Other facilities include shared kitchens and lounges, a community garden, a multi-purpose hall for events and a gym with smart equipment to help senior residents track their fitness progress.
An existing basketball court may also be converted into a venue for low-impact sports such as pickleball, which has been gaining popularity here among both young and old, said Mr Eugene Lim, director of The Assembly Place.
Like all co-living spaces, the site will have dedicated community managers who organise events to help build a sense of community among residents, said Mr Lim, whose firm operates 135 co-living spaces in Singapore.
“We are not a nursing home,” he added.
“We want to promote active ageing and also come up with unique programming that allows both the young and old to come together.”
Taking reference from similar multi-generational co-living models overseas, the upcoming space is also mulling a “benefits programme” where younger residents can receive discount vouchers – to apply to rent or other services – if they contribute back to the community.
For instance in Taiwan, a co-living space called Yang-Ming Senior Apartments rents out rooms to both seniors and university students. Students pay lower rent to encourage them to organise activities and interact with their older neighbours.
