The Social Welfare Department announced today that two additional residential care homes for the elderly (RCHEs) in Guangzhou and Dongguan will become Recognised Service Providers under the Residential Care Services Scheme in Guangdong.

Effective February 1, these homes will offer subsidised residential care for eligible seniors.

With the addition of these two homes, the scheme will now feature 26 RCHEs, achieving full coverage across all nine Mainland cities of the Greater Bay Area. This expansion offers a broader range of choices for Hong Kong seniors wishing to retire within the bay area.

Separately, a new application round is open for RCHEs wishing to join the scheme. Hong Kong operators planning to apply within this year should ensure their applications are filed on or before April 30.

Click here for details on the Residential Care Services Scheme in Guangdong.