Ma Cheng Shuk Ying Home for the Elderly

History

Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Ma Cheng Shuk Ying Home for the Elderly, formerly named as Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Ma Cheng Shuk Ying Hostel for the Elderly, was established on 28 November 1991. In recognition of Messrs. Franklin Ma and Marvin Ma, who were advised by Mr. Maximilian Ma, MBE, Mr. Michael Ma and Mr. Lawrence Ma to make a generous donation of $700,000 to support the development project of Tung Wah, the Tung Wah Board of Directors decided to name this Hostel after Messrs. Ma's late grandmother as "Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Ma Cheng Shuk Ying Hostel for the Elderly. The Home was later renamed to "Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Ma Cheng Shuk Ying Home for the Elderly" on 1 March 2000 with all the self-care places being converted to meal places. In response to societal needs and to be in line with the governmental policy on elderly services, the Social Welfare Department approved the Home to convert to a Care and Attention Home providing continuum of care to the residents on 16 March 2006.

Objective

The Home is committed to providing quality service in accommodation, personal care and nursing care to elderly who have weak health and have limited self-care ability. Through the provision of professional services, diversified activities and adequate facilities under a homely environment, the residents are believed to receive holistic care by leading a meaningful and dignified living in the Home.

Facilities

Environment
The Home is located at the public housing estate, with established community facilities including library, park, bank, shopping centre, etc. The location is very convenient which takes only a 10-minute-walk to the MTR station.

Bedrooms
The Home has 2 storeys with 25 self-contained bedrooms for 4 to 6 residents, each equipped with individual toilet and bathroom. Besides, gas water heater, fan, fan heater and all necessary furniture and bedding are also provided.

Other facilities
Nurse Room (regular medical checkup and nursing care), Physiotherapy Room (maintain bodily functions and to slow down the pace of deterioration), Common Rooms (refrigerators, television, telephones, newspapers and magazines are provided), Activity Rooms (audio and visual equipment for meetings and other activities), Laundry (washing machines, hydro extractor and dryer), Interview Room (counseling conducted to residents and their families), and Dining Rooms (Televisions also installed). Home Van service is also provided to bring those clients receiving long term care services for medical appointments.

Service Recipients

Elders aged 65 or above who lacks self-care ability due to poor health or illness, free from contagious disease and mentally suitable for communal living.

Those aged between 60-64 with proven needs can also apply.