Ahmedabad has about 86 old age homes, based on geocoded business listings updated on 1 April 2026. That is the largest count in Gujarat, ahead of Surat with 63 and Vadodara with 48, out of roughly 376 listed statewide. Gujarat's supply is unusually spread across mid-sized cities rather than concentrated in one metro.
How many old age homes are in Ahmedabad right now?
No government body publishes a live count for the city. Here is what the available sources show.
| Source | What it counts | Ahmedabad figure | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rentech Digital (Smartscrapers) mapped listings | Geocoded facilities tagged as old age homes, assisted living or retirement homes | 86 | 1 April 2026 |
| Same dataset, Gujarat statewide | All such facilities in the state | 376 | 1 April 2026 |
| Same dataset, other Gujarat cities | Surat 63, Vadodara 48, Rajkot 23, Junagadh 17 | For scale | 1 April 2026 |
Ahmedabad accounts for about 23 percent of Gujarat's listed facilities. That is a far lower share than Mumbai holds in Maharashtra or Kolkata in West Bengal, and it reflects a genuine feature of the state rather than a data quirk.
Why Gujarat's supply is spread out, not concentrated
Gujarat is the most decentralised elder care market among India's large states, and it changes how families should search.
- Four cities carry meaningful supply. Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot together hold 220 of the state's 376 listed facilities, with Junagadh, Anand, Bharuch and Nadiad adding more.
- Vadodara in particular punches well above its size, with 48 facilities for a city of about 1.8 million against Ahmedabad's 86 for about 6.4 million. Several of Gujarat's better-known dementia and rehabilitation-linked elder care operators are based there.
- For a family in Ahmedabad, that means the realistic search radius often extends to Gandhinagar, Sanand and Nadiad, where facilities are cheaper and less crowded.
Standard caveats apply to any directory count. The old age home tag also picks up rehabilitation centres, day care centres and long-term care units; multi-site operators generate a listing per branch; and only 23 of Gujarat's 376 entries have a website, so many records are thinly documented. Small trust-run homes, of which Gujarat has a great many, are largely invisible to directories, which pushes the real total above 86.
How many are government supported?
A minority, and no city-level figure is published.
Under the Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens, part of the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment gives grant-in-aid to NGOs running senior citizen homes, providing shelter, food and medical care free of cost to indigent seniors. In a written Rajya Sabha reply on 10 December 2025, the ministry reported the highest counts of grant-aided homes in Odisha with 82, Andhra Pradesh with 74 and Tamil Nadu with 70. Gujarat was not among the three states named. Nationally, 639 projects receive IPSrC grants.
What Gujarat does have in unusual depth is a charitable trust sector. A large share of Ahmedabad's homes are run by community trusts, religious institutions and family foundations rather than commercial operators, and many charge little or nothing to residents who qualify.
Why demand is rising in Ahmedabad
- Gujarat has a long history of outward migration, both to other Indian states and abroad, which leaves a significant number of seniors living without adult children nearby. Ahmedabad's older neighbourhoods reflect this directly.
- Rising incomes and a strong hospital network have made professional assisted living commercially viable in the city over the past decade, where earlier the only options were charitable homes.
- Nationally, the UNFPA India Ageing Report 2023 projects the share of people aged 60 or above rising from 10.1 percent in 2021 to about 15 percent by 2036, so the pool of potential residents is growing steadily.
- Newer supply has followed the western growth corridor and the Sardar Patel Ring Road, where land allows purpose-built low-rise campuses.
Under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, a senior citizen in India is anyone aged 60 or above.
Types of old age homes in Ahmedabad
| Type | Typically run by | Suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable or free homes | Community trusts, religious institutions, family foundations | Destitute or low income seniors, means-tested |
| Paid residential old age homes | Private operators | Independent seniors wanting meals, safety and company |
| Assisted living | Senior care operators | Seniors needing help with bathing, dressing, mobility, medication |
| Memory and dementia care | Specialist operators | Alzheimer's, dementia and post-stroke residents |
| Senior living apartments | Developers | Active seniors wanting managed housing in a gated community |
Gujarat's charitable homes are often excellent on warmth and community but limited on clinical capability. If a parent has a dementia diagnosis or needs skilled nursing, look specifically at memory care homes in Ahmedabad rather than assuming a general home can manage it. Where the need is daily support without clinical supervision, compare assisted living in Ahmedabad.
Where old age homes are concentrated in Ahmedabad
| Zone | Localities with multiple facilities |
|---|---|
| West | Bodakdev, Thaltej, Ognaj, South Bopal |
| North west growth corridor | Shantigram, Godrej Garden City belt, Greenwood |
| South | Lambha, Narol side |
| Outer and Gandhinagar side | Sanand, Bavla, Gandhinagar |
| Nearby cities within reach | Nadiad, Anand, Kadi |
The western and north western corridors hold most of the newer professionally operated facilities. Older charitable homes are more common in the central and southern parts of the city.
What old age homes in Ahmedabad cost
Gujarat sits in the mid range nationally. Fees vary most by care level rather than by locality.
| Care level | Indicative monthly fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| Charitable or subsidised homes | Free to about ₹10,000 |
| Basic paid residential home | ₹12,000 to ₹25,000 |
| Independent living in a senior community | ₹15,000 to ₹50,000 |
| Assisted living | ₹30,000 to ₹70,000 |
| Memory and high dependency care | ₹75,000 and above |
Expect a one-time admission fee, commonly ₹10,000 to ₹50,000 and usually non-refundable, plus a refundable security deposit. Ask for the annual escalation clause in writing, typically 5 to 8 percent at well-run homes. These are indicative national ranges rather than official figures, so confirm current rates with each facility. For the full breakdown of deposits and hidden charges, see our guide to old age home costs in India.
How to check an Ahmedabad old age home before you commit
- Ask for the trust, society or company registration. For charitable homes that solicit donations, ask for 12A and 80G certificates as well.
- Ask who inspects the home and when it was last inspected. Gujarat does not publish a live public register of old age homes, so this question does real work.
- Confirm the medical setup. Visiting doctor schedule, overnight nursing cover, emergency protocol and the tie-up hospital.
- Check staff ratios. Around one caregiver per ten residents is normal for independent seniors, closer to one to three for dementia or bedridden care.
- Ask what happens if health declines. Many charitable homes cannot provide nursing care and will ask the family to move the resident, which is a difficult conversation to have in a crisis.
- Visit unannounced, twice, and get an itemised quote covering medicines, physiotherapy, attendant charges, AC, laundry and special diets.
You can compare verified senior living communities in Ahmedabad by care type, locality and budget. For the statewide picture, see our breakdown of how many old age homes there are in Gujarat.
Frequently asked questions
How many old age homes are there in Ahmedabad? Ahmedabad has about 86 old age homes as of April 2026, based on geocoded business listings, out of roughly 376 across Gujarat. It is the largest cluster in the state, ahead of Surat with 63 and Vadodara with 48. Many small trust-run homes are unlisted, so the real total is higher.
Which Gujarat city has the most old age homes? Ahmedabad, with about 86. Surat follows with 63 and Vadodara with 48. Vadodara stands out for its size, holding 48 facilities for a population of roughly 1.8 million, and is home to several of the state's better-known specialist elder care operators.
Are there free old age homes in Ahmedabad? Yes. Gujarat has an unusually deep charitable trust sector, and a large share of Ahmedabad's homes are run by community trusts, religious institutions and family foundations that charge little or nothing to residents who qualify on income grounds.
How much does an old age home in Ahmedabad cost per month? Charitable homes are free or nominal. Basic paid homes run about ₹12,000 to ₹25,000 a month, assisted living ₹30,000 to ₹70,000, and memory or high dependency care ₹75,000 and above, plus a one-time admission fee and a refundable deposit.
Which areas of Ahmedabad have the most old age homes? The western localities of Bodakdev, Thaltej, Ognaj and South Bopal, the north western growth corridor including the Shantigram belt, and the southern Lambha area. Sanand, Bavla and Gandhinagar are within a practical search radius.
Is there an official list of old age homes in Gujarat? No live public register is published. That is why the available counts come from business directories rather than government records, and why families should ask each home directly for its registration documents and inspection history.
Sources
- Rentech Digital Smartscrapers, mapped listings of old age homes in Ahmedabad and Gujarat, updated 1 April 2026
- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, written Rajya Sabha reply, 10 December 2025, on senior citizen homes funded under IPSrC and AVYAY
- Press Information Bureau, Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana, on projects receiving IPSrC grants
- India Ageing Report 2023, UNFPA India with the International Institute for Population Sciences
- Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
