Mysore has about 26 old age homes, based on geocoded business listings updated on 1 April 2026. That places it third in Karnataka behind Bengaluru with 171 and its northern suburb Yelahanka with 30, out of roughly 402 listed statewide. Mysore is small in absolute terms but well supplied for its size, and it has a growing reputation as a retirement destination for families leaving Bengaluru.
How many old age homes are in Mysore right now?
No government body publishes a live count. Here is what the available data shows.
| Source | What it counts | Mysore figure | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rentech Digital (Smartscrapers) mapped listings | Geocoded facilities tagged as old age homes, assisted living or retirement homes | 26 | 1 April 2026 |
| Same dataset, Karnataka statewide | All such facilities in the state | 402 | 1 April 2026 |
| Same dataset, other Karnataka cities | Bengaluru 171, Yelahanka 30, Mangalore 25, Hubli 14 | For scale | 1 April 2026 |
Mysore has roughly one old age home for every 33,000 residents, against about one per 49,000 in Bengaluru on the same dataset's city rows. Bengaluru's ratio improves to roughly one per 43,000 if you fold in Yelahanka, which the dataset lists separately. Either way, Mysore is comparatively well supplied for its size.
What the number does and does not include
- The count covers the city, not the district. Facilities in Mandya, Pandavapura and the Ranganakoppalu belt appear separately in the dataset, so a family searching a wider radius will find more options than 26.
- Category mixing applies here too. The old age home tag captures assisted living centres, geriatric rehabilitation units and retirement homes alongside conventional homes for the aged.
- Documentation is thin. Only 34 of Karnataka's 402 entries carry a website, so many records are lightly verified and some will be stale.
- Unregistered homes are missing. Small trust-run and math-run homes around Mysore frequently have no online presence at all, which puts the real total above 26.
Treat 26 as a solid floor for Mysore city.
How many are government supported?
A minority, and nothing is published at city level.
Under the Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens, part of the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment funds NGOs to run senior citizen homes where shelter, food and medical care are free for 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. Karnataka was not among the three states named. Nationally, 639 projects receive IPSrC grants.
In practice, most Mysore homes are run by charitable trusts, religious institutions and small private operators, and charge a modest monthly fee.
Why Mysore attracts retirees
Mysore's position is different from a metro's. It is not primarily serving its own ageing population; it is absorbing demand from Bengaluru.
- Mysore sits about 145 km from Bengaluru on a good expressway, which makes weekend visits from adult children realistic while offering a calmer, cheaper and cleaner environment than the metro.
- Property and staffing costs are substantially lower than Bengaluru's, so operators can offer more space per resident at the same fee.
- Karnataka's own ageing is moderate. Sample Registration System 2021 data puts 9.2 percent of the state's population at age 60 or above, close to the national figure of about 9 percent and well below Kerala at 14.4 percent or Tamil Nadu at 12.9 percent.
- The UNFPA India Ageing Report 2023 projects that one in five people in the southern states will be aged 60 or above by 2036, which will lift demand across Karnataka from a comparatively young base.
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 Mysore
| Type | Typically run by | Suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable or free homes | Trusts, maths, religious institutions | Destitute or low income seniors, means-tested |
| Paid residential old age homes | Small private operators | Independent seniors wanting meals, safety and company |
| Assisted living | Senior care operators | Seniors needing help with bathing, dressing, mobility, medication |
| Wellness and retirement residences | Private operators | Active seniors seeking a calmer base than Bengaluru |
Mysore's market is dominated by the first two categories, with a small but growing wellness-oriented retirement segment. Specialist dementia care is limited, so families needing it should be prepared to look at Bengaluru as well and start the search early. If your parent is independent and wants a managed community rather than care, compare independent living in Mysuru.
Where old age homes are concentrated in Mysore
| Zone | Localities with facilities |
|---|---|
| North | Sharadadevi Nagar, Hebbal belt |
| West | Hadajana, Vijayanagar side |
| City and inner ring | Kuvempunagar and Saraswathipuram belt |
| District and nearby | Pandavapura, Ranganakoppalu, Mandya, Nanjangud road |
Most facilities sit on the outer ring rather than in the historic core, where large plots are scarce. The Mandya and Pandavapura belt on the Bengaluru side has attracted a few larger campuses that benefit from cheaper land while remaining within reach of both cities.
What old age homes in Mysore cost
Mysore is a tier-2 market and prices accordingly. Comparable care typically costs meaningfully less than in Bengaluru.
| Care level | Indicative monthly fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| Charitable or subsidised homes | Free to about ₹10,000 |
| Basic paid residential home | ₹8,000 to ₹25,000 |
| Assisted living | ₹30,000 to ₹70,000 |
| Memory and high dependency care | ₹75,000 and above |
Tier-2 cities such as Mysore commonly fall in the ₹8,000 to ₹40,000 band for comparable quality of care, against ₹15,000 to over ₹1,00,000 in Bengaluru. Expect a one-time admission fee, often ₹10,000 to ₹50,000, plus a refundable security deposit, and ask for the annual escalation clause in writing. These are indicative ranges rather than official figures, so confirm with each home. For the national picture, see our guide to old age home costs in India.
How to check a Mysore old age home before you commit
- Ask for the trust, society or company registration, and for charitable homes soliciting donations, the 12A and 80G certificates.
- Ask who inspects the home and when. Karnataka does not publish a live public register of old age homes, so this question matters.
- Confirm the medical setup. Visiting doctor schedule, overnight nursing cover, emergency protocol and the tie-up hospital. In a smaller city, check how far the nearest multi-speciality hospital actually is.
- Ask what happens if health declines. Smaller homes often cannot provide nursing care, and a later move to Bengaluru may become necessary.
- Check staff ratios. Around one caregiver per ten residents is normal for independent seniors, closer to one to three for dementia or bedridden care.
- Visit unannounced, twice, and get an itemised quote covering medicines, physiotherapy, attendant charges, laundry and special diets.
You can compare verified senior living communities in Mysuru by care type, locality and budget. For the statewide picture, see our breakdown of how many old age homes there are in Karnataka.
Frequently asked questions
How many old age homes are there in Mysore? Mysore has about 26 old age homes as of April 2026, based on geocoded business listings, out of roughly 402 across Karnataka. That is third in the state behind Bengaluru with 171 and Yelahanka with 30. Small trust-run homes that are not listed online push the real total higher.
Does Mysore have enough old age homes for its size? Relatively, yes. Mysore has roughly one listed facility per 33,000 residents, a better ratio than Bengaluru's one per 49,000. The gap is in specialisation rather than quantity, since dedicated dementia and high dependency care remains limited.
Is Mysore a good place to retire compared with Bengaluru? Many families think so. Mysore is about 145 km from Bengaluru on a good expressway, with lower costs, cleaner air and a calmer pace, which makes weekend visits practical while offering more space per resident for the same fee. The trade-off is fewer specialist medical options.
How much does an old age home in Mysore cost per month? Charitable homes are free or nominal. Basic paid homes typically run ₹8,000 to ₹25,000 a month, assisted living ₹30,000 to ₹70,000, and memory care ₹75,000 and above. Tier-2 cities like Mysore generally fall in the ₹8,000 to ₹40,000 band for comparable care.
Which areas of Mysore have old age homes? Facilities cluster on the outer ring rather than the historic core, including the Sharadadevi Nagar and Hebbal belt to the north and the Hadajana side to the west. The Mandya, Pandavapura and Ranganakoppalu belt towards Bengaluru holds a few larger campuses.
Are there free old age homes in Mysore? Yes. Charitable trusts, maths and religious institutions run homes that provide free or nominal-fee shelter, meals and basic care to destitute seniors. Entry is means-tested and places are limited.
Sources
- Rentech Digital Smartscrapers, mapped listings of old age homes in Mysore and Karnataka, 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
- Sample Registration System 2021, Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner
- India Ageing Report 2023, UNFPA India with the International Institute for Population Sciences
- Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
