Sukino healthcare
Founded: 2015 | Founder: Rajinish Menon | Facilities: 11 centres, 850+ beds | Funding: $38.5M | Cities: Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Kochi
About Sukino Healthcare
Sukino Healthcare was founded in 2015 by Rajinish Menon, a chartered accountant and entrepreneur whose experience caring for his mother — who lived with cardiovascular and neurological conditions — exposed a critical gap in India's healthcare system: what happens to patients after hospital discharge, when they are no longer acute enough to stay but not yet well enough to be home. He named the company after the Sanskrit shloka Om Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu — meaning "may all beings everywhere be happy and free."
Sukino describes itself as India's first comprehensive continuum care provider. It provides structured, medically supervised inpatient rehabilitation at its own centres, positioned strategically between major hospitals and residential areas. As of early 2026, Sukino operates 850+ beds across 11 centres in Bengaluru, Kochi, and Coimbatore. In January 2026, the company closed a $31 million Series B round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from Zerodha's Rainmatter. Total funding raised stands at $38.5 million across five rounds, with earlier investors including Kris Gopalakrishnan's family office Pratithi Investment Trust.
Sukino's clinical model is built around stroke rehabilitation — its strongest area — but its centres also treat patients recovering from orthopaedic procedures, neurological events, oncology treatment, and cardiac episodes. Each admission begins with a cross-functional care plan developed by a team of caregivers, nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians, psychologists, and doctors. Several centres hold NABH accreditation. Sukino's annual revenue reached ₹72.7 crore for FY2025, with 58% year-on-year growth.
For families on Zenioro, Sukino is best suited to situations where a senior has recently been discharged from hospital and needs structured rehabilitation. Most stays are short to medium term — weeks to a few months. It is not designed as a permanent long-term assisted living home.
Care Specializations
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Post-surgical recovery
- Neuro rehabilitation
- Orthopaedic rehabilitation
- Oncology supportive care
- Palliative care
- Inpatient physiotherapy
- Managed home care
Communities by City
| City | Communities | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 5 | Whitefield, Bannerghatta Road, HSR Layout, Koramangala, Manyata Hebbal. Sukino's home market. Most centres near major hospital corridors. |
| Coimbatore | 1 | Sowri Palayam. Rated 4.8 on Google. Budget-friendly relative to Bengaluru centres. |
| Kochi | 1 | Vytilla, Ernakulam. NABH-accredited. Premium positioning. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sukino suitable for long-term assisted living or only short-term recovery?
Sukino's primary model is short to medium-term inpatient rehabilitation — typically for seniors recovering from stroke, surgery, or a neurological event. It is not designed as a long-term assisted living home in the way that Athulya or Antara Care Homes are. Some patients with complex chronic conditions do stay for extended periods, but families seeking a permanent home for a senior should explore other providers on Zenioro.
Who founded Sukino and what is the story behind it?
Sukino was founded in 2015 by Rajinish Menon after his mother's long struggle with neurological and cardiovascular conditions showed him how poorly India's healthcare system supports patients after hospital discharge. The name is derived from a Sanskrit shloka meaning "may all beings be happy and free." Rajinish continues to serve as CEO alongside co-founder and Director Shalini Menon.
How many Sukino centres are there and where are they located?
As of early 2026, Sukino operates 11 centres with 850+ beds across Bengaluru (5 centres), Coimbatore (1), and Kochi (1). The company raised $31 million in a Series B round in January 2026 led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with plans to expand further across South India.
What conditions does Sukino treat?
Sukino primarily treats patients recovering from stroke, but also admits patients needing rehabilitation for neurological, orthopaedic, and oncology conditions. It also offers palliative care and managed home care. Each patient receives a personalized continuum care plan developed by a multidisciplinary team.
