A government-funded S$14 million project gives St Luke's Community Hospital its first main expansion in 16 years. Including a new seven storey which houses a day rehabilitation centre, pharmacy, outpatient clinic and offices.

The Bukit Batok hospital has increased of 25 percent in the number of beds and went from 185 to 233. Moreover, 20 percent more staff was hired in addition to the 350.

The expansion aims to serve the country's ageing population by providing 1,800 beds in community hospitals by 2020.

The Hospital was founded in 1996 and is among the six community hospitals that provide step-down care for patients recovering from serious illnesses.

The occupancy rate rose steadily from 80 percent in 2009 to 87 percent last year, higher than the 80 percent average for all community hospitals. The demand is overwhelming, the expansion was necessary to avoid patient waiting for too long.

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