Maybe you’ve known for years you would spend your retirement years in Phuket, or the thought has just crossed your mind and you’re beginning the due diligence process to see if it’s a viable option for you. Either way, here you are exploring your options and to see what Phuket may have to offer someone like you. 

It’s hard to be too specific as someone who’s “retired” could be 50 years old or 80, and may be in search of vastly different things. Barring any health complications that may require a younger retiree to live in a dedicated retirement facility, it’s likely someone in their 50s will opt for a typical residence in a condo or house. While it may sound cliche, the classic concept of retiring to the golf course is certainly a possible reality in Phuket. The island boasts several 18-hole golf courses, most of which have housing options right off the green. For those who wish to spend more time on the water, the island’s marinas all have housing close enough to walk to your boat as well as restaurants and other convenient amenities. 

For those who have reached a point in their life where a helping hand is needed, there are several options in Phuket for assisted care. In Rawai, Carewell Services offers on-site housing with round-the-clock care options along with many different services catered to the varied needs of seniors including exercise and massage therapy, medical care, nutrition and health guidance, and more. Additionally, Carewell also operates Rent-My-Nurse which provides nursing staff at remote locations outside of their facilities whether it be at home or at a hospital. 

While Carewell provides services for those living at their on-site facilities, there are other options for those who wish to live in their own private residence. A company called Ayasan provides personalized on-site care to the elderly including daily care, cooking meals, feeding, and other daily life support. They are a well-established Japanese company with more than 30,000 staff in Thailand.

If it’s just medical house calls that are needed, Phuket Family Health Clinic can come to you whether you’re at home or staying at a hotel or resort. We Home Care Phuket also offers at-home care services to assist those who are sick or bedridden with everything from providing meals and help eating, maintaining hygiene and cleanliness, providing company and moral support, aiding with basic medical needs, and more. 

One last medical provider that offers at-home visits for a variety of nursing and medical needs is the Medical Angels. They offer basic nursing services, physical therapy, post-operative and palliative care, mental health, and simple everyday assistance. These types of services are a great way for the elderly to be able to continue living in their own home where they feel most comfortable, and potentially maintain a level of autonomy and independence.