Areas Of Care
Rehabilitation Care
What is Rehabilitation Care?
Rehabilitation care supports individuals in improving their physical, mental or cognitive abilities that may have been affected by injury, surgery, illness or age-related decline. By focusing on holistic recovery, rehabilitation helps individuals regain function, improve their quality of life, and continue to carry out daily activities such as walking, feeding and toileting.
At St Luke’s Hospital, rehabilitation has long been a core strength. It combines the hospital’s strengths in gym-based, robotics and conventional therapy with a “high tech, high touch” approach to help patients regain independence and reintegrate into society.
When is professional help needed?
Recovering from an injury, surgery or illness
Struggling with daily tasks (e.g. feeding, dressing, toileting)
Living with cancer, stroke, dementia or other neurological conditions
Experiencing pain, stiffness or weakness that limits daily movement
Facing age-related physical or cognitive decline
Aiming to enhance overall function, mobility and independence
The SLH Difference
Comprehensive Care, Every Step of the Way
From hospital to home, we provide a full spectrum of rehabilitation services — ensuring seamless and continuous support for your recovery.
Holistic Care Philosophy
Our Clinical, Social, Pastoral care model addresses your physical, social and emotional needs, restoring you beyond wellness to wholeness.
Award-Winning Excellence
Nationally recognised for service quality and innovation, we deliver proven rehabilitation programmes designed to guide you towards peak recovery.
Your Care, Our Collective Expertise
Our team of healthcare professionals works together to design a personalised care plan tailored to your unique needs.
Our Holistic Rehabilitation Care Services
By uniquely integrating traditional rehabilitation such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy with art therapy and music therapy, we address not only the physical but also the social and emotional needs of patients.
Physiotherapy
Reduce pain, improve balance, and boost mobility — so you can keep doing the things you love.
- Physical, mobility, and balance training
- Pain relief
- Fall prevention and caregiver training
- Hydrotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Regain independence in daily tasks so you can return to your routine — like self-care, work, and leisure through:
- Retraining to perform daily tasks
- Equipment prescription and motorised device training
- Caregiver training to provide safe support with daily activities
Speech Therapy
Improve speaking ability and swallowing — so you can stay connected and confident.
- Assessing and treating difficulties with chewing or swallowing safely
- Helping with speaking challenges (i.e slurred speech, stuttering)
- Improving memory, attention, and how someone expresses or understands ideas
Music Therapy
Support physical recovery, enhance cognitive function, address emotional well-being, and encourage social connection and self-expression through:
- Improving motor skills and coordination
- Enhancing memory and attention
- Breathing exercises with music
Art Therapy
Support mental well-being through creative expression — helping you explore feelings, manage emotions, and build confidence.
- Creative expression through art
- Increased self-awareness and motivation
- Empowerment and personal growth
We journey with you and your family, offering practical, emotional and spiritual guidance along the way:
- Counselling and social work support to address emotional, practical and financial concerns
- Pastoral and spiritual care to bring comfort, hope and purpose
- Recreational and group activities that foster connection, engagement and well-being
We support families and caregivers with knowledge, guidance and emotional care, helping them provide the best support for their loved ones.
- Caregiver education and training on safe transfers, mobility assistance and home exercises
- Guidance on home modifications and fall prevention to create a safer environment
- Counselling and support to strengthen emotional and financial well-being
IReX Integrated Rehabilitation
& Exercise Programme
iReX, Singapore’s first integrated rehabilitation and exercise programme in a community hospital,
combines therapy and fitness to help you get well, stay well and enjoy greater independence and a better quality of life.
Government Subsidy
If you’re a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident, you may qualify for subsidies based on the National Means Test.
Reach out to check your eligibility — we’re here to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
ST LUKE’S HOSPITAL ADMITS PATIENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING PROFILE:
- Any patient who is 40 years or older can be admitted for medical care and rehabilitation.
- Of any race and religion; and
- Medically stable for physical rehabilitation or continuing care.
- For patients suffering from stroke, hip fracture, amputations and general de-conditioning post surgical / medical conditions
PATIENTS UNSUITABLE* FOR ADMISSION INCLUDE THOSE WHO:
- Have unresolved social problems / discharge plan
- Have drains, traction, or require heavy spinal nursing care
- Require assisted ventilation
*Criteria for inpatient palliative care may differ from the above.
Yes. Patients have a choice of their step-down care institution. You may approach your primary team/doctor in your acute or primary care setting, or community hospital referral team of the hospital you are warded at and inform them of your choice.
Singapore citizens or permanent residents may select the ward class of their choice. We encourage you to choose the appropriate ward class, taking into account financial factors such as availability of insurance coverage and MediSave balance.
* Non-subsidised wards are available for non-resident patients.
The typical duration of each stay ranges from 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the individual needs and condition of each patient.
A discharge plan is a customised plan to cater to the patient’s care needs post discharge. Most patients are discharged to return home but with scheduled follow-up appointments at our Day Rehabilitation Centre, St Luke’s Community Clinic or with Home Care Services. Some patients may be discharged to long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes.
The cost of your hospital stay varies according to the admission type (Rehabilitation, Sub-acute Care or Palliative), length of stay and treatment needed. Please refer to our charges, payment and subsidies page for more information.
