DLF Phase 1 is the oldest of the DLF colonies in Gurugram, laid out long before the glass towers of Cyber City went up next door. Its streets are lined with independent houses and low-rise builder floors, many now owned by families whose children have moved abroad or to newer sectors. That mix of settled homes, mature trees and quick access to both Delhi and central Gurugram is why senior living in DLF Phase 1 makes sense: a parent can live in a converted family house in a familiar, walkable neighbourhood rather than a large institutional block.
Elkin lists verified senior living homes in DLF Phase 1 and the sectors around it. We can arrange a guided visit, explain what each home includes, and compare it with care homes on Golf Course Road and in Chakkarpur before you decide.
The homes in DLF Phase 1
Hibiscus AVI Care Home is listed as independent living, but in practice it covers far more than that. The home describes itself as an assisted living facility offering independent living, assisted living, dementia care, Parkinson's care, respite stays and recovery after surgery. Residents get help with bathing and grooming, daily checks of vitals, emergency response, physiotherapy and periodic counselling, and the kitchen plans special diets for each resident. Rooms are furnished, the building is wheelchair accessible and there is a garden. It suits a parent who is independent today but may need more support later, since the same home can step up the care.
Epoch Elder Care - Vermeer is a second option in the same colony. Epoch runs it as an independent house near Golf Course Road with about 25 rooms in single and double occupancy, activity and engagement areas, and care for residents with dementia or mobility problems. Nurses and caregivers are on site round the clock. Families who want a small, house-like setting rather than a large facility often shortlist it.
If your parent needs a dedicated dementia floor or full transition care after a hospital stay, also look at memory care homes in Gurugram and assisted living homes in Gurugram.
Living in DLF Phase 1 as a senior
- Metro on the doorstep. Sikanderpur station connects the Yellow Line to Delhi with the Rapid Metro into Cyber City and Golf Course Road, and Guru Dronacharya station is on the other side of the colony. Children working in Cyber City can drop in at lunch.
- Hospitals within a short drive. Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Sector 44, Max Hospital and Paras Hospital in Sushant Lok and Medanta in Sector 38 are all reachable without crossing the city.
- Daily errands made easy. Qutab Plaza and the DLF Phase 1 market have chemists, banks, grocers and diagnostic labs, and the colony parks are good for a slow evening walk.
- Close to Delhi. Aya Nagar and the Delhi border are minutes away along MG Road, which helps families living in south Delhi.
The trade-offs are traffic on MG Road at peak hours and the noise of nearby construction, so ask which side of the house your parent's room faces.
What senior living costs around DLF Phase 1
DLF Phase 1 sits in the upper half of Gurugram prices. As a rough guide, assisted living here usually costs about ₹60,000 to ₹1.5 lakh a month, depending on whether the room is private or shared and how much hands-on care is needed. Dementia, Parkinson's or bedridden care costs more, about ₹70,000 to ₹2 lakh a month across Gurugram. Medicines, consumables and a one-to-one attendant are usually billed separately, and most homes take a refundable deposit. These figures are approximate, so confirm the current fee with the home. Our guide on the difference between entry fees and monthly charges explains what to ask.
Old age homes and other options near DLF Phase 1
Families often search for an old age home in DLF Phase 1 and find that the colony has care homes rather than traditional trust-run homes. Those low-cost homes are mostly in old Gurgaon and on the city's edges. If you want more choice close by, these pages are worth a look:
- Senior living in Saraswati Vihar, Chakkarpur, just across MG Road, with a home focused on dementia and Parkinson's day care and residential care.
- Senior living on Golf Course Road, for a larger community with independent living, assisted living and memory care together.
- Senior living in Sector 43, around Sushant Lok, where Max and Paras hospitals are a few minutes away.
- All senior living homes in Gurugram, to compare all 21 homes in the city.
Tell us about your parent's health, budget and how often the family can visit, and Elkin's advisors will shortlist homes and arrange guided visits. Call or WhatsApp +91 95005 10506 (10 AM to 8 PM IST).
