Bodakdev is one of west Ahmedabad's established residential neighbourhoods, laid out between the SG Highway, Judges Bungalow Road and Sindhu Bhavan Road, with Vastrapur Lake on its eastern side. It is a place of bungalow societies, tree-lined lanes and some of the city's best-known restaurants and clubs. Many of the families who live here have parents in the same area, and that is why senior living in Bodakdev is so often a search for care close to home rather than a move across the city.
What sets Bodakdev apart is that its senior living homes work on a monthly basis and offer care, not property. A parent can move in for a few months after an illness, or for the long term, without anyone buying a flat. Elkin lists the home here and can arrange a guided visit, along with comparisons in Thaltej, Ognaj and South Bopal.
Shanti Senior Citizen Services in Bodakdev
Shanti Senior Citizen Services is a private senior care home in Bodakdev that covers three levels of need under one roof: independent living for seniors who are well, assisted living for those who need help through the day, and memory care for residents with dementia. That range matters, because a parent can stay in the same home, with the same staff, as their needs change.
The home lists a caregiver service available 24 hours a day, doctors on call and nursing care. Rooms are furnished, and there is a garden for residents to sit out in once the afternoon heat passes. Because it is a care service rather than a residential project, the questions to ask are practical ones: how many caregivers are on duty at night, whether a nurse is on site or on call, and how the home handles a resident who becomes confused or tries to wander.
The same home also appears as a second Shanti Senior Citizen Services listing under a villa category. Both describe one Bodakdev service, so you only need one visit to see it.
Why Bodakdev works for seniors
- Hospitals a short drive away. Zydus Hospital in Thaltej and SAL Hospital on Drive-in Road are both a short drive north, and Marengo CIMS is a little further north near Science City Road.
- Walks and outings. Vastrapur Lake has a walking track and benches, and the gardens along Sindhu Bhavan Road are busy with older residents every evening.
- Family nearby. Satellite, Vastrapur, Prahlad Nagar and Thaltej are all minutes away, so children can drop in after work rather than plan a weekend trip.
- Everything at hand. Pharmacies, path labs, banks and vegetarian restaurants are within a few streets of most societies.
What care costs in Bodakdev
Bodakdev sits at the higher end of Ahmedabad prices because of its location. As a rough guide, independent senior living paid monthly in this part of west Ahmedabad costs about ₹25,000 to ₹35,000 a month. Assisted living with daily help and nursing costs about ₹35,000 to ₹60,000 a month, and dementia or bedridden care, which needs staff round the clock, about ₹35,000 to ₹80,000. Extras such as a one-to-one attendant, physiotherapy and medicines are usually billed separately. These ranges are approximate, so confirm the fee and what it includes with the home. Our guide on how much assisted living costs in India explains how care levels change the bill.
Old age homes and other choices near Bodakdev
Families often begin with a search for an old age home in Bodakdev. The area has private care homes rather than charitable old age homes; trust-run homes in Ahmedabad are mostly in the older central and eastern parts of the city. If you want to compare before deciding, these nearby areas each offer something different:
- Senior living in Thaltej, next door, for an independent living community where homes are bought.
- Senior living in Ognaj, a short drive north-west, with a centre dedicated to dementia care.
- Senior living in South Bopal, to the south-west, where a geriatric care centre has its own hospital.
You can also browse memory care homes in Ahmedabad or every option on the Ahmedabad senior living page.
Tell us what kind of help your parent needs today and what might change next year, and we will arrange a visit to the right homes. Call or WhatsApp +91 95005 10506 (10 AM to 8 PM IST).
