Doddagubbi is a semi-rural area on the north-eastern fringe of Bengaluru, past Kothanur and off the Hennur-Bagalur Road. Large plots, farmland and new villa layouts still sit side by side here, and the air is noticeably cleaner than in the city. It is close enough to Hennur and the Outer Ring Road for families to visit, but far enough out for a care home to have space, gardens and quiet. The listing describes the home's location as near K.R.C. Road.
Elkin lists one senior living home in Doddagubbi, Ashley Care Homes, a purpose-built nursing and care home. For families who want a calm setting for a parent who needs regular care, senior living in Doddagubbi is worth a visit.
Ashley Care Homes, Doddagubbi
Ashley Care Homes is founded and managed by Mrs Cynthia Cunliffe and Mr Anthony Cunliffe, and has run since 2009. The building was designed as a care home from the start, with accessibility and safety in mind, which shows in the details: anti-skid floors, grab bars in the bathrooms, a nurse call system, medical-grade nursing beds and a 24-hour medical station.
The home looks after a wide range of residents:
- Independent seniors who want company, good food and someone keeping an eye on their health.
- Seniors needing 24-hour nursing, including those with dementia or Alzheimer's.
- Seniors recovering after surgery, with post-operative rehabilitation and physiotherapy.
- Seniors receiving palliative care, with an emphasis on comfort and dignity.
Daily health checks cover BP, ECG and pulse, and meals are fresh and home-cooked. Rooms are furnished with wardrobes, an individual television and clean linen, with air conditioning as an option. Residents share a dining hall, a visitor lounge, a prayer and meditation hall, an activity area and garden walkways, and there is an ambulance service. The staffing ratio is set up for personal attention rather than a large-ward style of care.
For more homes with nursing, see the full list of assisted living homes in Bengaluru.
Living on the north-east edge of Bengaluru
- Space and quiet. Doddagubbi has far less traffic and noise than the city, and open land around many properties, which suits residents who like to sit outside or walk in a garden.
- Hospitals. For emergencies, the large hospitals of Hebbal, including Aster CMI and Manipal Hospital Hebbal, are reached through Hennur and the ring road. The drive is longer than from the inner suburbs, so ask the home exactly how it handles an emergency at night.
- Visiting distance. Families living in Hennur, Kothanur, Kalyan Nagar or Hormavu can usually reach Doddagubbi in a reasonable drive outside peak hours.
- Airport access. The road network around Bagalur connects towards the airport side of north Bangalore, which helps NRI families.
Approximate senior care costs in Doddagubbi
Homes on the edge of the city are often a little less expensive than those in central north Bengaluru. As a rough guide, assisted living around Doddagubbi costs about ₹35,000 to ₹60,000 a month, while round-the-clock nursing for bedridden, palliative or advanced dementia residents costs about ₹50,000 to ₹95,000 a month. Air conditioning, a dedicated attendant and consumables can add to the bill. Confirm the current fee, the deposit and the notice period with the home. Our guide on staff-to-resident ratios in old age homes explains why staffing drives the price.
Old age homes and other options near Doddagubbi
Many families arrive here after searching for an old age home in Doddagubbi or north-east Bangalore. Nearby choices include:
- Senior living in Kothanur, closer to the city, with a long-running dementia and palliative care centre.
- Senior living in K Narayanapura, with a family-run home for stroke and paralysis care.
- Senior living in Nadagowdagollahalli, near Kannur, a faith-based community with suites and a chapel.
- All senior living homes in Bengaluru.
Elkin's advisors can arrange a guided visit to Ashley Care Homes and help you compare it with homes closer in. Call or WhatsApp +91 95005 10506 (10 AM to 8 PM IST).
