Sunway Sanctuary, the nation’s premier senior living residence today marked its second anniversary with a unique, one-night media sleepover that also served to highlight the company’s innovative offerings, award-winning achievements and its ceaseless commitment to enhancing senior living.
The event brought to life significant milestones realised within just two years as Sunway Sanctuary looks to scale up its mission to promote proactive ageing and reinvent retirement living. The residence has witnessed continuous growth as a trusted choice for vibrant, holistic senior living as evidenced by an increase in occupancy rate from 30% in 2024 to 50% in 2025 across 235 rooms.
Sunway Sanctuary also unveiled wellness-based individual programmes, which include a Post-Cardiac Recovery package for patients recovering from a heart surgery for rehabilitation purposes and to ensure residents receive dedicated support as they transition from hospital to home. The Advanced Assisted Care package, meanwhile,comprises various levels of nursing care with options to have upgraded facilities as well as personalised, one-to-one attention.
The residence is also expanding its health tourism solutions by offering stay packages with wellness screenings in partnership with Sunway Medical Centre, for international
guests.
Dr. Khoo Chow Huat, Managing Director, Hospital & Healthcare Operations of Sunway Healthcare Group said: “The expansion of specialised care packages and rehabilitation services aligns with our mission to enhance senior wellness and mobility. We are excited to introduce these new offerings to ensure holistic healthcare solutions for our residents.”
To underline its commitment to integrated healthcare solutions for seniors, Sunway Sanctuary has collaborated with Sunway Home Healthcare to station a full-time physician to provide residents with seamless access to medical consultation, routine screenings and preventive care within the premises.
The event also witnessed the launch of a new rehabilitation facility at the Wellness Centre, equipped with senior-friendly technology to enhance mobility and independence. The facility features smart, air-resistance HUR machines used for strength training and exercises that improve strength, balance and mobility, supporting seniors in regaining confidence and independence in daily life. The machines are digitally-controlled to allow therapists to customise and track exercise and rehabilitation sessions. These safe,
adjustable devices are easy on aging joints, facilitating low impact movement even for those with limited strength.
Other facility services consist of pain management sessions, hot/cold therapy, a combination therapy machine with Transcutaneous Electrical Nerves Stimulation (TENS) and ultrasound treatment for physiotherapy purposes, parallel bars, walking aids for safe gait training, as well as InBody analysis to measure sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass and function).
As part of its’ commitment to enhancing comfort and care, Sunway Sanctuary has also introduced advanced hardware upgrades, including state-of-the-art electrical mobile beds with convenient over-bed tables coupled with in-room vital signs monitoring service, ensuring residents’ well-being is always a priority. To further elevate the experience, the team proudly unveiled the Signature Floor—a thoughtfully-designed and luxurious space that blends comfort with elegance, offering discerning seniors a premium living option with a touch of everyday warmth.
These developments, as well as Sunway Sanctuary’s overarching aim to redefine senior living in Malaysia, saw it recently win its second consecutive Facility of the Year – Active Ageing and inaugural Operator of the Year – Senior Living awards at the 13th Eldercare Innovation Awards 2025 in Singapore.
The residence’s leadership in senior living excellence across the Asia-Pacific region was also recognised when it was shortlisted as a finalist in three other categories – Operator of the Year (Active Ageing), Innovation of the Year (Active Ageing on Lifestyle Programme) and Innovation of the Year (Social Engagement).
“As we celebrate two years of growth and innovation, Sunway Sanctuary remains committed to redefining senior living with world-class care and hospitality. Our latest enhancements reflect our dedication to providing seniors with a vibrant, enriching lifestyle,” said Mr. Leonard Theng, General Manager of Sunway Sanctuary.
As Sunway Sanctuary continues to set new benchmarks in senior living with unparalleled healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle experiences, the anniversary event underscored the residence’s commitment to innovation, excellence and all-inclusive care while simultaneously facilitating an enriching, stimulating environment for active seniors.
