Elderly residents feel at home in shared facility

At the center, residents needn't worry about the cost of getting sick, as all their medical expenses are covered by insurance and government subsidies, she said.

Apart from a living allowance, elders get a monthly subsidy of 300 yuan ($50). Perhaps even more important, they can participate in many activities in daily life — playing cards, dancing, singing, billiards, drinking tea or using the fitness equipment.