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A ‘village’ where Alzheimer’s patients move about freely: Perennial’s new care model in China

The property company initially planned such a facility for Singapore, but has moved the idea to Xi’an

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Sharanya Pillai

Sharanya Pillai

Published Mon, Jun 16, 2025 · 12:00 AM
    • Elderly residents exercising at the Perennial Alzheimer’s Care Village; the development is premised on a novel idea that Alzheimer’s patients should be able to move freely.
    • Elderly residents exercising at the Perennial Alzheimer’s Care Village; the development is premised on a novel idea that Alzheimer’s patients should be able to move freely. PHOTO: ST

    [XI’AN] Near the scenic Qinling mountains of Xi’an is a life-sized replica of a typical Chinese town.

    It features residential blocks, a post office, grocery store, florist and playground. Bus stops line the road running through the town. Geese honk near a fountain, looking for food. Elderly people go about their morning exercise routines.

    This facility is China’s first Alzheimer’s disease care village, built by Singapore-based healthcare and real estate company Perennial Holdings and opened progressively from March 2024.

    Perennial HoldingsDementiaHealthcareChinaAsia-Pacific

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