St. Joseph's Home for the Aged

St. Joseph's Home for the Aged is a retirement facility in Wong Tai Sin District composed of several connected buildings with distinct architectural styles. The property includes a residential villa with classical columns, support structures, and dormitory blocks that reflect mid-twentieth century modernist design.

The property was established in 1926 when the Little Sisters of the Poor, a French Catholic order, acquired it from a prominent local businessman. It later became a refuge during wartime conflict in the region and was eventually recognized as a Grade II historic building.

During the 1930s, the compound functioned as a sanctuary for individuals escaping from the Japanese invasion in China, demonstrating its humanitarian significance.

The site functions as an active care facility, so access may be limited beyond viewing the buildings from public areas. The exterior architecture is visible from the street and surrounding pathways, allowing visitors to see the different building styles without entering the grounds.

In 2002, the property underwent a major redevelopment that involved transferring residents to another location while preserving the original buildings as heritage structures. This allowed the site to be redesigned while maintaining the architectural legacy of the older buildings.