Keelkattalai sits halfway along the 200-feet Radial Road that runs from Pallavaram on GST Road to Thoraipakkam on OMR, about 4 km from Pallavaram railway station. It is a settled, middle-class suburb of apartment blocks and independent houses, with Madipakkam to the north, Kovilambakkam and Medavakkam to the east, and Chromepet and Pallavaram to the west.
For senior living in Keelkattalai, the draw is practical. A large hospital is a few minutes away on the Radial Road, the airport and GST Road are close, and the area is familiar to families from Nanganallur, Madipakkam and Chromepet. Elkin lists a long-standing home for the aged here, and our team can arrange a guided visit.
Sri Perundevi Home For Aged
Sri Perundevi Home For Aged is an assisted living home for older people who need daily help and nursing. Trained caregivers help with bathing and personal hygiene, nursing care is part of the routine, health is checked every day, and staff respond to emergencies. A doctor visits every fortnight, which gives residents a regular review without a trip to hospital.
The kitchen is pure vegetarian, which many families in this part of south Chennai specifically look for. Rooms are furnished and around 400 sq ft, and the home has Wi-Fi and power backup.
The home suits a parent who has slowed down and needs help through the day, perhaps after a fall or with a long-term illness, and who would be most comfortable with traditional vegetarian food and a quiet routine. It has no garden listed, so if outdoor space matters, ask what common areas and terrace space residents can use. Our checklist of questions to ask an assisted living facility is useful to take along.
Why families choose the Radial Road belt
- A major hospital minutes away. Kauvery Hospital on the Radial Road at Kovilambakkam is a multi-speciality hospital with critical care beds, close to Keelkattalai. Rela Hospital in Chromepet and Kamakshi Memorial Hospital in Pallikaranai are also within reach.
- Easy for visitors. The Radial Road links GST Road and OMR, Pallavaram station is a short ride away, and the airport is close for children flying in.
- Temples and community life. Nanganallur, known for its Anjaneyar temple and many smaller shrines, is next door, and neighbourhood temples are a short walk or auto ride from most streets.
- Shops on the main roads. Supermarkets, pharmacies, diagnostic labs and banks line the Radial Road and Medavakkam Main Road.
The one thing to check is flooding. Parts of this belt sit near lakes and marshland and have seen waterlogging in heavy monsoons, so ask how the home managed during recent floods.
Approximate costs in Keelkattalai
South Chennai's suburbs sit in the middle of the city's price range. As an approximate guide, assisted living around Keelkattalai, Madipakkam and Medavakkam costs about ₹30,000 to ₹65,000 a month, and bedridden or dementia care about ₹45,000 to ₹85,000. Trust-run old age homes in the area can cost from nothing to about ₹10,000. Doctor visits beyond the routine schedule, medicines, diapers and a dedicated attendant are often extra. Confirm the current fee and what it includes with the home. Our guide on how much an old age home costs in India breaks down the usual charges.
Old age homes and other options nearby
People searching for an old age home in Keelkattalai often also look at homes in Nanganallur, Madipakkam and Chromepet. Elkin covers several nearby areas:
- Senior living in Madipakkam, just north, with a trust-run senior care home that accepts dementia.
- Senior living in Medavakkam, a short drive east, with an assisted living villa.
- Senior living in Pallavaram, at the GST Road end, with an assisted living home from a large provider.
- Senior living in Pallikaranai, towards OMR, near Kamakshi Memorial Hospital.
- All senior living homes in Chennai, or assisted living homes in Chennai.
Tell Elkin's advisors about your parent's needs and budget, and we will arrange guided visits across south Chennai. Call or WhatsApp +91 95005 10506 (10 AM to 8 PM IST).
