Most residents are not opposed to having elder-care centres near their homes, said operators. But some may have reservations because of misconceptions about these facilities.
This is in contrast to the ongoing opposition put up by some Woodlands residents, who have petitioned against the building of a day-care centre at their void decks. They cited reasons like how such a centre would be 'inauspicious'.
Elderly residents may appreciate having an elder-care centre in the neighbourhood, but property agents say these senior-friendly amenities can turn off some potential buyers.
Some property agents and consultants said the value of a property located near any centre serving old folk, such as a day-care centre or hospice, can cause home prices to dip by as much as 20 per cent.
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