Mumbai has about 294 old age homes, based on geocoded business listings updated on 1 April 2026. That is the highest count of any single Indian city in the dataset and roughly 42 percent of the 693 listed across Maharashtra. The figure covers the Mumbai Metropolitan Region including Thane, Navi Mumbai and the Vasai-Virar belt, where much of the newer supply sits.
How many old age homes are in Mumbai right now?
There is no official register that publishes a running count of old age homes in Mumbai. The available sources count different things, so it helps to see them together.
| Source | What it counts | Mumbai figure | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rentech Digital (Smartscrapers) mapped listings | Geocoded facilities tagged as old age homes, assisted living or retirement homes | 294 | 1 April 2026 |
| Same dataset, Maharashtra statewide | All such facilities in the state | 693 | 1 April 2026 |
| Same dataset, Pune for comparison | Facilities in the next largest city in the state | 99 | 1 April 2026 |
Mumbai and Pune together account for roughly 57 percent of every old age home listed in Maharashtra, which is itself the largest state total in India.
Why the Mumbai figure covers more than the island city
The single most important caveat is geographic. In mapped business data, "Mumbai" is a metropolitan tag rather than a municipal boundary, and the coordinates make that obvious.
- Facilities in Vasai, Virar, Rajodi and Nalasopara, roughly 50 to 60 km north of south Mumbai, carry a Mumbai city label in the dataset. Several well-known elder care homes in that belt are counted this way.
- Thane and Navi Mumbai facilities frequently appear under the same tag rather than as separate cities, which is why neither shows a large standalone count.
- That is not a data error so much as a definition. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region genuinely spans Greater Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan-Dombivli, Vasai-Virar and Panvel. But it matters enormously to a family choosing a home, because a facility labelled Mumbai can be a two-hour drive from Bandra.
Three further things inflate directory counts anywhere:
- Category mixing. The old age home tag also captures rehabilitation centres, de-addiction facilities, psychiatric care units and home nursing agencies. Several Mumbai entries in the dataset are rehabilitation centres with a residential elder wing rather than conventional old age homes.
- Branch duplication. Operators with several sites generate a listing per site plus a head office. Mumbai's dataset shows multiple near-identical entries at the same coordinates for at least two operators.
- Unregistered homes. Small trust-run and family-run homes often have no online presence at all, which pushes the real total above the listed one.
Treat 294 as the count for the wider metropolitan region, and always confirm the actual address and travel time before shortlisting.
How many are government supported?
Only a small share, and the published figures are state-level rather than city-level.
Under the Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens, a component of the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment funds NGOs to run senior citizen homes that provide shelter, food and medical care free of cost to indigent seniors. In a written Rajya Sabha reply on 10 December 2025, the ministry reported that Maharashtra had the highest number of beneficiaries of any state in 2024 to 2025, at 2,135, ahead of Odisha at 2,125 and Tamil Nadu at 1,950. On the count of grant-aided homes rather than beneficiaries, the leading states were Odisha with 82, Andhra Pradesh with 74 and Tamil Nadu with 70. Nationally the ministry has reported 639 projects receiving IPSrC grants.
So Maharashtra's grant-aided homes serve more residents than any other state's, but the overwhelming majority of Mumbai's 294 facilities are privately or trust-run and charge a monthly fee.
Why Mumbai has the largest supply in India
- Mumbai combines the country's highest urban property values with severe space constraints, which pushes elder care supply outward into Thane, Navi Mumbai and the Vasai-Virar belt where land is affordable.
- The city has an unusually large population of seniors living alone, a consequence of decades of adult children migrating for work within India and abroad.
- Its private hospital density supports assisted living, post-operative care and dementia care at a scale most Indian cities cannot sustain.
- 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 demand will keep climbing.
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 Mumbai
| Type | Typically run by | Suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable or free homes | Trusts, NGOs, religious institutions | 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 |
| Retirement communities | Senior living developers | Active seniors buying or leasing in a managed community |
Mumbai's market is unusually polarised. There is a large charitable segment in the older suburbs and a growing premium assisted living segment, with relatively little in between. If your parent needs daily help rather than clinical supervision, compare assisted living in Mumbai. If they are independent and want community and security, independent living in Mumbai is the more appropriate tier.
Where old age homes are concentrated in the Mumbai region
| Zone | Localities with multiple facilities |
|---|---|
| Western suburbs | Vile Parle West, Versova, D N Nagar, Andheri |
| Thane | Patlipada, Balkum Naka, Gaimukh Gaon, Bhayander West |
| Navi Mumbai | Nerul, CBD Belapur, Vashi, Kalamboli |
| Vasai-Virar belt | Virar West, Nalasopara, Rajodi |
| Outer region | Palghar, Badlapur, Karjat and Khopoli towards Raigad |
The further out you go, the more space and greenery a home tends to offer for the same money, and the harder regular family visits become. That trade-off is the central decision for most Mumbai families.
What old age homes in Mumbai cost
Mumbai is the most expensive city in India for elder care. Monthly fees generally run from about ₹25,000 to ₹1,50,000 in 2026.
| Care level | Indicative monthly fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| Charitable or subsidised homes | Free to about ₹10,000 |
| Basic paid residential home | ₹12,000 to ₹25,000 |
| Assisted living | ₹30,000 to ₹70,000 |
| Memory and high dependency care | ₹75,000 and above |
| Premium and luxury senior living | ₹80,000 to ₹2,00,000 and above |
Expect a one-time admission fee, commonly ₹10,000 to ₹50,000 and usually non-refundable, plus a refundable security deposit that can run to several lakhs in premium communities. Some premium operators offer a large lifetime deposit in exchange for lower monthly charges, often partly refundable. Get the refund percentage and the annual escalation clause in writing, since reputable homes state an increase of roughly 5 to 8 percent a year. For the national picture and the charges commonly left off brochures, see our guide to old age home costs in India.
How to check a Mumbai old age home before you commit
- Pin the actual location. Ask for the exact address and check the real travel time from your home, not the city label on a listing.
- Ask for registration documents. Trust, society or company registration, plus 12A and 80G certificates for charitable homes that solicit donations.
- 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.
- Visit unannounced, twice. Watch staff with current residents when no tour is running, and inspect bathrooms rather than the lobby.
- Get an itemised quote. Base fees usually exclude medicines, physiotherapy, a dedicated attendant, AC charges, laundry and special diets.
You can compare verified senior living communities in Mumbai by care type, locality and budget. For the statewide picture, see our breakdown of how many old age homes there are in Maharashtra.
Frequently asked questions
How many old age homes are there in Mumbai?
Mumbai has about 294 old age homes as of April 2026, based on geocoded business listings. That is the highest count of any Indian city in the dataset and around 42 percent of Maharashtra's 693. The figure covers the wider metropolitan region, not only Greater Mumbai.
Does that number include Thane and Navi Mumbai?
Yes. In mapped business data, Mumbai functions as a metropolitan tag, so facilities in Thane, Navi Mumbai and the Vasai-Virar belt are frequently counted under it. Some homes labelled Mumbai are 50 to 60 km from the island city, so always confirm the exact address.
Which Indian city has the most old age homes?
On the April 2026 dataset, Mumbai leads with about 294, followed by Hyderabad with about 274 and Kolkata with about 203. No city in the other large states comes close: Uttar Pradesh has 635 facilities statewide but only 47 in Lucknow, its largest cluster. Maharashtra is also the largest state overall, with 693 listed facilities.
How much does an old age home in Mumbai cost per month?
Typically ₹25,000 to ₹1,50,000 a month in 2026, the highest range in India. Basic paid homes run ₹12,000 to ₹25,000, assisted living ₹30,000 to ₹70,000, and memory or luxury care ₹75,000 and above, plus admission fees and deposits.
Are there free old age homes in Mumbai?
Yes. Charitable trusts and NGO-run homes provide free or nominal-fee care to destitute seniors, some with central grant-in-aid. Maharashtra's grant-aided homes served 2,135 beneficiaries in 2024 to 2025, the most of any state, but seats are means-tested and limited.
Which areas around Mumbai have the most old age homes?
The western suburbs around Andheri, Vile Parle and Versova, Thane localities including Patlipada and Bhayander, Navi Mumbai around Nerul and CBD Belapur, and the Vasai-Virar and Nalasopara belt, which holds much of the newer and more spacious supply.
Sources
- Rentech Digital Smartscrapers, mapped listings of old age homes in Mumbai and Maharashtra, updated 1 April 2026
- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, written Rajya Sabha reply, 10 December 2025, on senior citizen homes and beneficiaries 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
