In line with the central government’s long-term care (hereinafter, LTC) policy, the National Property Administration (NPA) has added long-term care as a designated industry eligible for tendering the establishment of superficies on national land. In January 2025, the NPA amended and relaxed bidding eligibility requirements to allow company juridical persons, incorporated foundations, and associations to participate, provided that their teams include a juridical person qualified to operate LTC institutions. On June 30, 2025, the NPA announced six parcels of national land for tender under the designated industry (LTC) category. The qualification bid opening was held on October 1, 2025. For the national land located in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City, one bidder submitted a proposal. After completing the two-stage qualification review and evaluation process, the tender was successfully awarded on the 27th of the same month to The Bridge Care Ltd. (心橋股份有限公司). The contract carries a royalty fee of over NT$66.6 million. The annual land rent is set at 3%, of which 1% is adjusted in line with the declared land value, and 2% is calculated based on the declared land value for the contract year.
The NPA stated that The Bridge Care Ltd., in collaboration with the Ai-Lin Long-term Care Association, proposed a development plan centered on the philosophy of “health promotion, continuity of care, integrated medical and long-term care services, and localized service delivery.” The proposal integrates preventive healthcare, health promotion, LTC services, and community resources to create an age-friendly living environment. The development includes the establishment of two types of LTC institutions – a day care center and group homes – providing the first group-home-type LTC service in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City. The complex also includes a pickleball court, badminton courts, and tennis courts to provide safe sports facilities for middle-aged and older adults. The aim is to establish a comprehensive care model that spans prevention, rehabilitation, and functional restoration, allowing individuals to access all services within a single integrated complex. The awardee must sign the contract within 90 days after paying the full royalty fee and, according to the contract timeline, apply for LTC facility preparation and establishment permits in compliance with the LTC regulations. The documents approved by the competent authority shall govern.
The NPA further stated that establishing superficies for designated (LTC) industries represents a new development model that revitalizes national land while aligning with the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s LTC facility needs. This mechanism provides diversified pathways for LTC infrastructure development, and supports national policy objectives. The winning proposal integrates clinics, day care centers, group homes, and sports venues for middle-aged and elderly individuals, delivering comprehensive and holistic health and care services – forming a new model for LTC facility development. Moving forward, the NPA will continue identifying high-quality parcels for tender and advancing the establishment of superficies for designated (LTC) industries, and encourages all sectors to closely follow future announcements.
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