A new 180-bed nursing home in Hualien is using AI to tailor care and rehab for each resident, a positive step for veterans' families and the surrounding community.

• The Yiyuan residential care home opened in May behind the Fenglin branch hospital building, offering 180 beds.
• AI reads each resident's condition on arrival and builds a personal plan for rehab, meals, exercise, and companionship.
• Smart mattresses, location tags, body monitors, and fall-prevention gear let staff track residents while leaving them free to move around.
• Portable X-ray, heart scans, and AI analysis help catch lung, bone, heart, and nerve problems earlier.
• Medical oxygen and suction equipment sit hidden inside the room decor, so it feels like a home rather than a ward.

Outlook: The hospital wants Yiyuan to become the model for combining medical care and elder care across Taiwan's veterans hospital network.