(Heilongjiang, 13th) — A social welfare home in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China, recently sparked heated online discussions for launching a 'nursing home stay experience' program, which was misreported as an attractive '1,200 yuan (about 700 ringgit) per month all-inclusive' package, catching the attention of many young people. Upon verification, it turns out the offer was actually a limited 3-day trial stay, charged at 60 yuan per day (about 35 ringgit), and participants must meet the retirement age criteria.
According to 'Jimu News', the welfare home initially released a video through social media, promoting an all-inclusive stay including meals and free access to activity facilities for a monthly fee of 1,200 yuan (about 780 ringgit), attracting more than 700,000 likes and lively discussion among netizens. Many young people expressed interest in experiencing nursing home life in advance, seeing it as a way to save money and gain a unique life experience.
However, in an interview, the welfare home director clarified that the program was actually a government-backed 'Respect for the Elderly & Open Month' trial stay, with a daily bed fee of 40 yuan (about 23 ringgit) and meal fee of 20 yuan (about 11 ringgit). The initial trial event was limited to October 14 to 16, with only 30 spots available. However, staff revealed that registration numbers so far are low, and there are still spots left.
The management also emphasized that the institution is a care facility for the elderly, with permanent residents required to be men aged 60 and above and women aged 55 and above.
According to 'Jimu News', the welfare home initially released a video through social media, promoting an all-inclusive stay including meals and free access to activity facilities for a monthly fee of 1,200 yuan (about 780 ringgit), attracting more than 700,000 likes and lively discussion among netizens. Many young people expressed interest in experiencing nursing home life in advance, seeing it as a way to save money and gain a unique life experience.
However, in an interview, the welfare home director clarified that the program was actually a government-backed 'Respect for the Elderly & Open Month' trial stay, with a daily bed fee of 40 yuan (about 23 ringgit) and meal fee of 20 yuan (about 11 ringgit). The initial trial event was limited to October 14 to 16, with only 30 spots available. However, staff revealed that registration numbers so far are low, and there are still spots left.
The management also emphasized that the institution is a care facility for the elderly, with permanent residents required to be men aged 60 and above and women aged 55 and above.