If you live in Singapore and are looking at rehab, the prices you find range from a few thousand dollars to more than fifty thousand. This guide puts the main options side by side: public care at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), private residential care at The Winslow, and residential care across the border in Malaysia. Every figure comes from the provider's own published price list, read in November 2026.
The short answer
| Option | What it is | Published price | What that buys |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMH, subsidised ward (C class, 8 to 12 beds) | Public hospital care | From about S$2,090 for 28 days | Ward and treatment fees for a Singapore citizen at the highest subsidy, before medicines and other items |
| IMH, subsidised ward (B2, 4 to 6 beds) | Public hospital care | From about S$2,630 for 28 days | As above |
| IMH, private 4-bed ward (B1) | Public hospital, private class | About S$13,130 for 28 days | Ward and treatment fees, before medicines and other items |
| IMH, private single room | Public hospital, private class | About S$22,860 for 28 days | As above |
| The Winslow | Private residential addiction centre in Singapore | S$38,800 to S$56,200 for the full programme | 28 days living in, then 12 weeks of intensive outpatient care |
| Salus, Cyberjaya, Malaysia | Private residential programme | From RM7,000 a month, about S$2,200 | 90 days living in, about S$6,600 in total |
The 28-day IMH figures are our sums from IMH's daily rates. They are not quotes. The prices also do not buy the same things, so read the sections below before comparing them.
Public care: IMH and NAMS
The National Addictions Management Service (NAMS) is IMH's addiction service. Its inpatient unit, the Serenity Centre, offers detoxification for up to 7 days, followed by an optional rehabilitation programme of up to three weeks. It takes adults aged 18 and over with a substance use disorder or gambling disorder. You can refer yourself, or be referred by a GP, a polyclinic or a social service agency. NAMS can be reached on 6389 2200.
IMH publishes its inpatient charges as a daily ward fee plus a daily treatment fee. From 1 August 2026, for Singapore citizens:
| Ward | Daily ward fee | Daily treatment fee | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single room (private) | S$653.40 | S$162.90 | S$816.30 |
| B1, 4 beds (private) | S$338.60 | S$130.32 | S$468.92 |
| B2, 4 to 6 beds (subsidised) | from S$65.95 | S$27.80 | from S$93.75 |
| C, 8 to 12 beds (subsidised) | from S$46.95 | S$27.80 | from S$74.75 |
Subsidised rates depend on each person's subsidy level, and rates are different for permanent residents and foreigners. MediSave can help. The Ministry of Health allows up to S$230 a day from MediSave for psychiatric treatment at IMH.
For a citizen who needs a short, medically managed stay, IMH is the most affordable choice in Singapore, and it is the right place for anyone who needs hospital care.
Private residential care in Singapore: The Winslow
The Winslow is a private residential addiction centre in Changi, licensed by Singapore's Ministry of Health. It is led by Dr Munidasa Winslow, formerly Chief of Addiction Medicine at IMH, and it treats alcohol, drug and behavioural addictions, along with related conditions such as depression and trauma.
Its programme runs for 16 weeks: a 28-day residential stay, followed by a 12-week intensive outpatient programme. Extensions of the residential stay by one to four weeks are common, according to The Winslow. It takes up to 26 residential clients at a time.
The Winslow publishes its fees. The full 16-week programme costs S$38,800 to S$56,200, including GST, depending on the room. The fee covers the residential and outpatient programmes, psychiatric assessment and consultations, 24-hour nursing, therapies, neurorehabilitation, family therapy and full board. Medications and some specialist consultations are charged separately. The Winslow says some private insurance may cover part of the cost, and it offers a limited number of need-based places with NAMS.
Across the border: residential care in Malaysia
Malaysia is close enough for a family to visit. It is about an hour's flight from Changi to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, or about four and a half hours by car from Woodlands. Private residential care there usually costs much less than in Singapore.
Salus is one example. It is a voluntary 90-day residential programme for adults in Cyberjaya, about 25 minutes by road from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. It costs from RM7,000 a month, about S$2,200 at November 2026 exchange rates, or about S$6,600 for the full 90 days. Fees are charged in ringgit.
That covers:
- a private room at Dash Box Hotel in Cyberjaya, and all meals
- 24-hour care and biopsychosocial-spiritual oversight
- individual therapy every week and daily small-group sessions
- family sessions and education
- wellness, movement and mindfulness activity
Not included: medication, deposits, medically supervised detox, and transfer to a psychiatric facility if more intensive care is needed. MediSave cannot be used at Salus, so families pay directly. Our guide to what rehab costs in Malaysia explains each item.
Comparing like with like
Price matters, but these options are not the same service.
- Length. IMH's inpatient programme is up to about four weeks. The Winslow is 28 days living in plus 12 weeks as an outpatient. Salus is 90 days living in. The US National Institute on Drug Abuse says the threshold of significant improvement is reached at about three months in treatment, and The Winslow gives a similar reason for its 16-week length. Our article on why ninety days explains the thinking.
- Medical care. IMH is a hospital. The Winslow includes psychiatric consultations and 24-hour nursing. Salus is a residential programme, not a hospital, and works alongside medical care rather than replacing it. Anyone who needs medically supervised withdrawal or hospital care should start there.
- Setting. IMH wards are hospital wards. The Winslow and Salus are both residential settings with private rooms.
- Distance. Treatment in Singapore keeps work and family close. Treatment in Malaysia puts some distance between a person and daily pressures, which some people find helps them focus, but it means more planning for the return home.
Questions to ask any centre
- What exactly is included in the fee, and what is charged separately?
- Who is the medical lead, and how is withdrawal managed?
- Is admission voluntary, and can the person leave if they change their mind?
- How are families involved, and how often can we visit or call?
- What happens after the residential stay, and is aftercare included?
- If something goes wrong medically, which hospital do you use?
For a fuller checklist, see our guide on how to choose a rehabilitation centre.
Common questions
Is there private rehab in Singapore?
Yes. The Winslow, in Changi, describes itself as a private residential addiction treatment centre licensed by the Ministry of Health. Its 16-week programme costs S$38,800 to S$56,200.
How much does The Winslow cost?
The Winslow's published fee for its 16-week programme is S$38,800 to S$56,200 including GST, depending on the room. Medications and some specialist consultations are extra.
Can I use MediSave for rehab?
MediSave can be used for psychiatric treatment at IMH, up to S$230 a day. Some private insurance may cover part of private care, so check your own policy. MediSave cannot be used at Salus.
Is rehab in Malaysia cheaper than in Singapore?
Usually, yes. Salus costs from about S$2,200 a month, or about S$6,600 for 90 days. A private room at IMH costs about S$22,860 for 28 days, and The Winslow costs S$38,800 to S$56,200 for its full programme. A subsidised IMH ward is similar in price per month, but it is a shared hospital ward.
How far is Salus from Singapore?
About an hour's flight from Changi to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, then about 25 minutes by road to Cyberjaya. By car it is about four and a half hours from Woodlands.
Who is Salus not right for?
Salus is for adults aged 18 and over who agree to come. It is not a hospital. Anyone who needs emergency care, medically supervised detox or intensive psychiatric care should start with a hospital such as IMH, and can consider residential care afterwards.
How Salus can help
Salus is a voluntary 90-day residential programme in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, from RM7,000 a month (about S$2,200). The first conversation is free and confidential. WhatsApp or call the admissions team on +60 12-839 4686 and tell us you are in Singapore. We will go through the costs with you, explain what is and is not included, and tell you plainly if another option would suit you better.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call 995 or go to the nearest emergency department. Samaritans of Singapore answers 24 hours a day on 1767.
This article is general information, not medical advice.
