The real question isn’t “which facility.” It’s how much help your parent needs, how often, and what kind. Two parents who both need help with daily activities can need completely different levels of support.
One parent might need a check-in twice a week. Another might need supervision around the clock. This guide helps you place your parent on that spectrum before you compare a single facility.
Once you know what kind of help your parent needs, the options become easier to compare. Start with this quick self-assessment, then use the four care profiles to understand what each option can realistically provide.
A quick self-assessment
Answer three questions about your parent. Your answers point toward one of four care profiles.
1. How often does your parent need help?
Occasionally, most days, or around the clock. This tells you the intensity of care required.
- Occasional: a few hours of help a week is enough.
- Daily: someone needs to be present every day.
- Around the clock: care must be continuous, including nights.
2. What kind of help do they need?
Physical, supervisory, or medical. This tells you the type of caregiver or facility to look for.
- Physical: bathing, dressing, mobility.
- Supervisory: safety, memory, judgment.
- Medical: medication management, nursing, post-op recovery.
3. What support already exists?
Nothing yet, occasional family drop-ins, or a part-time caregiver already in place. This tells you the actual gap you need to fill.
Most parents don’t fit neatly into one box, and needs shift over time. Research using the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India found that a large share of older adults report some difficulty with daily or instrumental activities, so this transition is common rather than unusual[1]. Treat this self-assessment as a starting point, not a diagnosis.
If your parent currently lives alone, Zenioro’s guide on signs it may be time to consider more support is a useful next read before you go further.
The four care profiles
Each profile below follows the same structure: the care requirement, the resource that fits, real examples, and the signs you’ve outgrown it.
Profile 1: Occasional help with one or two tasks
Care requirement: Your parent is largely independent. They struggle with one or two specific tasks, such as grocery runs, bill payments, occasional company, medication reminders or transportation.
Options to consider: Family support, home modifications, or a part-time caregiver. A residential facility may not be necessary at this stage.
In practice, “part-time help” usually means an hourly caregiver agency or a drop-in day care service. A caregiver visits for a few hours, a few days a week, to cover the specific gap. Simple home modifications, like grab bars and better lighting, reduce risk for the rest of the time.
Signs you’ve outgrown this profile: The occasional need becomes a daily one. Or more than one task now needs regular attention.
Profile 2: Daily personal care
Care requirement: Your parent needs regular help with activities of daily living. This includes bathing, dressing, toileting, and mobility transfers, without a complex medical need attached.
Options to consider: A full-time home caregiver, or assisted living for elderly parents that includes personal care support.
Once your parent needs help every day, the choice usually comes down to whether that support can be delivered safely at home or whether a residential setting makes more sense.
At this stage, families usually have two broad choices: bring more support into the home, or move to a residential setting where personal care is built into the daily routine. If you’re considering assisted living, these examples show what pricing and care arrangements can look like across major Indian cities.
Pricing below was confirmed with the facilities during our research and may change. Treat it as a reference point and confirm the current quote, inclusions and taxes directly before making a decision.
| City | Facility | What stands out | Monthly pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | Athulya Assisted Living, Whitefield, Bengaluru | Large multi-city operator with personal care support | ₹75,000/month |
| Chennai | Athulya Assisted Living, Maduravoyal, Chennai | Same Athulya network, in a quieter residential pocket of the city | ₹65,000/month |
| Hyderabad | Kshetra Assisted Living, Khajaguda, Hyderabad | Rooms come in non-AC, AC, and twin-sharing configurations; note that the base twin-sharing room does not include a TV or AC | ₹65,000/month |
| Delhi NCR | Artha Senior Care, Sector 53, Gurugram | Pricing is tiered by care need rather than just room type – basic, medium, or high | ₹90,000/month |
| Kochi | Signature AgedCare Assisted Living, Vazhakkala, Kakkanad | Admission involves a 3–4 week wait; the facility asks for a video of the senior before approving a move-in | ₹35,000/month |
| Pune | BHN, Wanowrie, Pune | Three separate room tiers, plus a distinct registration fee and agreement-signing fee | ₹65,000/month |
| Coimbatore | Athulya Senior Care, Thudiyalur, Coimbatore | Twin-sharing here actually costs more than a single room, so it’s worth asking why before assuming shared is cheaper | ₹65,000/month |
Signs you’ve outgrown this profile: Medication management is becoming unreliable, falls are becoming more frequent, or a medical condition now requires regular monitoring.
Profile 3: Daily care plus medical supervision
Care requirement: Personal care needs plus medication management, chronic condition monitoring, or recovery from a fall or surgery.
Options to consider: Assisted living with stronger nursing support for ongoing needs, or a rehabilitation/transition-care setting when the need is recovery after illness, surgery or a hospital stay
| City | Facility | What stands out | Monthly pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | Sukino, Whitefield, Bangalore | The refundable deposit is not a fixed number – it’s set at 15 days of whichever package (short or long stay) you choose | ₹2,10,000/month |
| Chennai | Geri Care Assisted Living, Mogappair, Chennai | Runs as 24/7 assisted living with skilled nursing, under the supervision of experienced geriatricians | ₹2,10,000/month |
| Hyderabad | HCAH SuVitas Rehabilitation Center, Gachibowli, Hyderabad | HCAH has run rehab-led senior care in India since 2015; a monthly petty cash allowance covers incidentals separately from rent | ₹85,000/month |
| Delhi NCR | Epoch Elder Care – Gustav, Sector 51, Gurugram | The ₹4,00,000 deposit is non-interest-bearing and is used only for medical emergencies; petty cash is billed at actuals with a monthly breakup | ₹1,20,000/month |
| Kochi | Sukino Inpatient Rehabilitation Centre, Vytilla, Kochi | Positioned as out-of-hospital rehabilitation care rather than general assisted living | ₹1,95,000/month |
| Pune | Aaji Care Geriatric Care Centre, Kalyani Nagar, Pune | Charges a one-time doctor assessment fee at admission, on top of rent | ₹1,20,000/month |
| Coimbatore | Sukino Inpatient Rehabilitation Center, Sowri Palayam, Coimbatore | Focuses on post-hospitalization recovery and specialized continuum care rather than standard long-term assisted living. | ₹1,50,000/month |
Signs you’ve outgrown this profile: Cognitive decline becomes the dominant concern. Physical or medical needs take a back seat to memory and judgment issues.
Profile 4: Memory-related supervision
Care requirement: Cognitive decline is the primary driver of care, regardless of how physically independent your parent otherwise is.
Options to consider: A dedicated memory-care or dementia programme may be more appropriate when cognitive decline is the primary care concern, particularly when the person needs structured supervision or a secure environment.
Among the facilities we researched, these three have a documented, separate memory care programme rather than just a general assisted living floor.
A note on pricing: the figures below are the general assisted living rates confirmed through our own calls, and facilities typically charge 10–20% more for a dedicated memory care room or programme on top of that base rate.
| City | Facility | Memory care programme | Assisted living pricing | Estimated memory care pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | Athulya Senior Care, Perungudi, Chennai | Runs a dedicated Mind & Memory programme with licensed nurses on-site for health monitoring, in a 30-bed community | ₹1,00,000/month | ₹1,15,500–₹1,26,000/month |
| Pune | Satyak Assisted Living, Aundh, Pune | Doctor-led dementia programme with psychiatrists specialising in geriatric and neuro-cognitive care, plus daily structured cognitive activities | ₹55,000/month (double sharing) | ₹60,500–₹66,000/month |
| Kochi | Athulya Assisted Living, Kakkanad, Kochi | Runs a separate Mind & Memory unit, not just an add-on to general assisted living | ₹60,000/month | ₹66,000–₹72,000/month + GST |
| Bengaluru | KITES Senior Care, Geddalahalli, Bengaluru | Runs North Bengaluru’s largest dedicated dementia care centre, a 110-bed unit with its own on-site memory clinic for early diagnosis | ₹1,00,000/month (estimated) | ₹1,15,500–₹1,26,000/month |
| Hyderabad | KITES Premium Senior Care Centre, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad | Runs a dedicated unit for residents with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, with attendants and counsellors trained to address the underlying causes of memory loss | ₹1,00,000/month | ₹1,10,000–₹1,20,000/month |
| Delhi NCR | Gracias Living, Sector 43, Gurugram | Runs dedicated dementia and memory care alongside general assisted living, with structured daily routines built around therapeutic activities and sensory stimulation | ₹1,00,000/month | ₹1,10,000–₹1,20,000/month |
| Coimbatore | Athulya Senior Care, Thudiyalur, Coimbatore | Named among Coimbatore’s top-rated memory care providers, running Athulya’s dementia programme alongside general assisted living | ₹65,000/month | ₹71,500–₹78,000/month |
Dedicated memory-care programmes are not always clearly described online. Don’t assume that a facility offering “dementia care” has a dedicated memory-care environment. Ask how staff are trained, how wandering is managed, and whether residents with cognitive impairment live in a separate or secured setting.
Comparing every care option for elderly parents side by side
Use this table once you know your parent’s profile. It shows what each resource covers, what it typically costs, and which profile it fits best.
| Resource type | What it covers | Typical cost band | Best-fit profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family support & home modifications | Occasional supervision, safety fixes like grab bars and ramps | Mostly a one-time cost; ongoing cost usually under ₹10,000/month | Profile 1 |
| Part-time / hourly caregiver | Help with one or two tasks, shift-based attendant support | ₹6,000–₹35,000/month depending on hours | Profile 1 moving into Profile 2 |
| Full-time home caregiver | One-on-one ADL support delivered at home | ₹20,000–₹85,000/month depending on city and hours | Profile 2 |
| Assisted living (personal care) | Room, meals, housekeeping, and help with bathing, dressing, mobility | ₹35,000–₹1,05,000/month | Profile 2 |
| Assisted living with nursing/rehab support | Medication management, chronic condition monitoring, resident doctor or nurse | ₹85,000–₹2,10,000/month | Profile 3 |
| Memory care / dementia-focused units | Structured cognitive supervision, secured environment, dementia-trained staff | Not consistently published; confirm directly with each facility | Profile 4 |
A checklist for evaluating any facility
Once you shortlist a facility, ask these questions before you decide.
- Is a nurse or doctor available on-site, and for how many hours a day?
- What exactly is included in the base monthly fee, and what gets billed separately?
- Can the care level increase within the same facility, or does a higher need mean relocating?
- What is the caregiver-to-resident ratio during the day and at night?
- What is the refundable security deposit, and under what conditions is it withheld?
- Is there a minimum stay period, and what is the notice period for exit?
- Does the facility have a documented protocol for medical emergencies?
- If memory care is a concern, is staff trained specifically in dementia care?
Explore care options by city and need
Every parent’s situation is different, and the right resource depends on where they fall today. Explore verified assisted living communities and memory care options by city on Zenioro, or use the assisted living cost calculator to estimate your parent’s likely monthly cost.
Sources:
[1] Nagarkar, A., & Kulkarni, S. (2022). Association between daily activities and fall in older adults: An analysis of longitudinal ageing study in India (2017–18). BMC Geriatrics, 22(1), 214. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8922744
