PEG Feeding Tube Change at Home in Singapore
A PEG feeding-tube change at home in Singapore costs from S$160 per visit with us — consumables at cost. An SNB-registered nurse assesses the stoma site, replaces the PEG or balloon-gastrostomy tube as appropriate, confirms it, and leaves a written summary for the patient's doctor.
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Every visit is by a nurse registered with the Singapore Nursing Board.
Real prices, published
Flat per-visit fees with consumables at cost — no minimum on per-visit care.
A summary for your doctor
You get a written visit summary to share with the patient's own doctor.
What it costs
typically S$160–220 per visit for the nurse's time. Consumables are billed separately at cost — no markup. The fee also covers travel within mainland Singapore and a written summary for the patient's doctor. See the full pricing list.
Surcharges, where they apply:
- Same-day / urgent (booked within 24 hours): +S$60
- Off-island / remote zones (Sentosa, Jurong Island, Tuas South): +S$55
- Visits beyond 60 minutes: +S$60 per additional 30 minutes
- Nursing fee (typical)
- S$160–220
- Consumables (at cost)
- S$6–9
Consumables: dressing pack, sterile gloves, gauze and saline — at our supplier cost, no markup.
The replacement gastrostomy tube itself is billed separately at cost.
See itemised consumables
- Dressing SetS$2
- Gloves Sterile (7)S$2.50
- Gauze SterileS$0.80
- Sodium Chloride 0.9% 20mlS$1.20
Your exact all-in price — including any urgent or off-island fee — is confirmed before we visit. See the full pricing.
What happens during the visit
- The nurse checks the stoma site and the current tube.
- The tube is replaced with an appropriate device.
- Correct placement is confirmed before use.
- The site is secured and care advice given to the family.
- A written visit summary is left for the patient's own doctor.
Who needs this
People fed through a PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) or balloon-gastrostomy tube who need a routine replacement.
How often: Balloon-type gastrostomy tubes are typically changed every few months; timing is guided by the patient's doctor.
Subsidies you may be eligible for
Eligible Singapore Citizens and PRs may qualify for AIC-subsidised home nursing and the Home Caregiving Grant. See home nursing subsidies for who qualifies and how to apply.
When to call a doctor
- Redness, swelling, discharge, or bleeding at the stoma site
- The tube falls out (the opening can close quickly — seek help promptly)
- Pain, vomiting, or feed leaking around the site
For urgent or severe symptoms, call 995 or go to the nearest A&E.
How it works
- 1
Call or enquire
Tell us what care is needed and where. We confirm the visit and the price up front.
- 2
A nurse visits
An SNB-registered nurse comes to your home at a time that suits you and carries out the care.
- 3
Written summary
You get a written summary to share with the patient's doctor, and we plan any repeat visits.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a PEG tube change at home cost?
What should I do if a PEG tube falls out at home?
Read our care guide: Caring for a PEG Feeding Tube at Home.
Arranging this care after hospital discharge?
We provide prompt home nursing transition for patients discharged from public and private hospitals across Singapore:
Available across Singapore neighbourhoods
Nurses visit homes islandwide. Popular planning areas include: