Pallikkara is a growing junction town on Kochi's eastern side, about a fifteen-minute drive beyond Kakkanad's Infopark. Its name comes from the old St. Mary's church that has stood here for centuries, and the town still has the feel of a Central Travancore settlement: churches and temples, small textile and grocery shops, and family homes set back among rubber and coconut trees. New apartment blocks have come up as Infopark has grown, but the pace remains gentler than in the city.
For senior living in Pallikkara, the appeal is a calmer setting at a lower cost than central Kochi, while still being close to the children who work in Kakkanad. It is also a sensible place for a parent from the eastern towns, such as Perumbavoor or Kolenchery, who wants to stay near familiar ground. Elkin lists an assisted living home here and can arrange a visit.
Tabor Homes Glorious Retirement Living
Tabor Homes Glorious Retirement Living is an assisted living home for seniors who need regular help but want a homely setting rather than a hospital ward. Its listed care includes nursing care, medication management, daily health monitoring and regular doctor visits, so a resident with several prescriptions and a few chronic conditions is looked after properly. Trained caregivers help with personal hygiene and daily routines, and meals are freshly prepared on site.
The home also lists emotional and social support, important for a parent who has been isolated at home. Rooms are furnished, there is a garden, Wi-Fi and power backup. Because medication is managed by staff, this home suits parents who have started missing doses or mixing up tablets, a common first sign that living alone is no longer safe.
Why families pick the Pallikkara side of Kochi
- Medical care at a sensible distance. Basic care is available locally, private hospitals in Kakkanad are a short drive west, and Rajagiri Hospital near Aluva is reachable for specialist treatment.
- Near working children. Infopark, Smart City and the Kakkanad collectorate are close, so a son or daughter can stop by after office hours instead of waiting for the weekend.
- Lower costs than the city centre. Homes on Kochi's eastern side are generally more affordable than those in Ernakulam or Maradu for similar care.
- Old community ties. Pallikkara's church, temples and mosque, and the town market, give residents a chance to stay part of local life rather than feeling shut away.
Assisted living costs in Pallikkara
As a rough guide, assisted living on Kochi's eastern side costs about ₹25,000 to ₹50,000 a month, depending on the room, how much personal care is needed and whether nursing is required at night. A paid old age home with simpler support is usually about ₹12,000 to ₹22,000 a month. Doctor visits may be included in the fee, while specialist consultations, medicines, diagnostic tests and an individual attendant usually cost extra. Ask Tabor Homes for its current rates and a list of what each package covers. For questions to take with you, read our guide to questions to ask an assisted living facility.
Old age homes and nearby options around Pallikkara
If you started by searching for an old age home in Pallikkara, Tabor Homes is a good place to begin: it combines the homely feel of a traditional home with the nursing support of assisted living. For a wider choice nearby:
- Senior living in Kumarapuram, at the same junction, where a retirement community sells apartments with an on-site ambulance and pool.
- Senior living in Chembarakky, a few kilometres north towards Aluva, with assisted living near Rajagiri Hospital.
- Senior living in Kakkanad, to the west, with assisted living and a retirement community near Infopark.
- All senior living homes in Kochi, or assisted living homes in Kochi.
Elkin's advisors can visit Tabor Homes with you, check the medication routine and the staff on night duty, and help you compare it with the homes nearby. Call or WhatsApp +91 95005 10506 (10 AM to 8 PM IST).
