Chembarakky lies on the eastern side of Aluva, in Kunnathunad, where the flat Periyar plains give way to low laterite hills. It is a residential and farming area of winding roads, rubber and coconut, with the large Rajagiri Hospital campus at Chunangamvely only a few kilometres away. The Pallikkara and Kizhakkambalam side of Kochi lies to the south, and Aluva town, its railway station and the metro terminus are a short drive west.
For families considering senior living in Chembarakky, the attraction is that rare combination: a quiet, elevated setting with good air and open views, and one of Kerala's largest hospitals so close that a check-up does not mean a day out. Elkin lists a verified senior living community here.
Bless Homes, Chembarakky
Bless Homes Pvt. Ltd. runs a senior living community on a hillock at Chembarakky, landscaped with greenery and paved walkways, and known among residents for its sunrises and sunsets. The listing describes it as assisted living, and it pairs independent apartments with care: nursing care and on-site doctor consultations are available, medical social workers support residents and families, and staff accompany residents on hospital visits, which saves a family abroad from arranging a bystander every time. The listing also notes that Rajagiri Hospital, accredited by JCI and NABH, is about 3 km away.
Daily living is well covered. Residents eat in a common dining hall with a choice of vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals cooked by experienced chefs, with special orders possible, and the kitchen keeps a healthy-diet focus. Laundry and housekeeping, room service on demand, maintenance and technical help, lifts, security, power backup, Wi-Fi and an authorised taxi service are included. Social engagement programmes and recreational activities keep the days from feeling empty. Apartments are furnished, with two bedrooms and around 700 sq ft, which leaves room for a visiting son or daughter to stay over.
Living near Rajagiri: the practical advantages
- A major hospital nearby. Rajagiri Hospital at Chunangamvely is about 3 km away, with emergency care and specialist departments. The Government District Hospital in Aluva and the hospitals of Kalamassery are also within reach.
- Easy for visitors. Aluva railway station and the Aluva metro terminus are a short drive away, and Cochin International Airport is roughly half an hour north.
- Fresh air and views. The hillock setting is cooler and less congested than the town, with space for walks on paved paths.
- Close to Kakkanad. Children working at Infopark can reach Chembarakky through Pallikkara without crossing the city.
What senior living costs around Chembarakky
Costs around Aluva are usually a little below central Kochi. As a rough guide, retirement apartments in communities on Aluva's eastern side cost about ₹25 lakh to ₹60 lakh to buy, with a monthly charge for meals and services on top, and assisted living paid monthly in the area runs about ₹25,000 to ₹50,000. Extra nursing, a personal attendant, medicines and taxi trips may be billed separately. Ask Bless Homes for its current purchase, lease and monthly charges and exactly what each covers. Our guide to senior living amenities in India is a useful checklist for comparing what is included.
Old age homes and other choices near Chembarakky
Some families search for an old age home in Chembarakky or Chunangamvely and find a private community instead. For other options nearby:
- Senior living in Pallikkara, a few kilometres south, with assisted living that includes medication management and regular doctor visits.
- Senior living in Kalamassery, south-west along the NH 544, with assisted living and diabetic care.
- Senior living in Veliyathunadu, on the other side of Aluva, with villas and apartments among the Periyar's fields.
- All senior living homes in Aluva, and assisted living homes in Aluva.
Elkin's advisors can arrange a visit to Bless Homes, including lunch in the dining hall, and explain the purchase and care terms clearly. Call or WhatsApp +91 95005 10506 (10 AM to 8 PM IST).
