Sribardhan Pally is a small residential para on Thakurpukur Road, in the Behala and Thakurpukur part of south-west Kolkata. It is the kind of neighbourhood where everyone knows the local grocer and the pharmacist by name, with older family houses, a few newer apartment buildings and the bustle of Diamond Harbour Road a short rickshaw ride away. Many families searching for an old age home in Behala end up looking here, because it keeps a parent close to the part of the city they know.
Elkin lists one senior living home in Sribardhan Pally, and our advisors can share what a typical day there looks like and arrange a visit.
Shantiniketan Home on Thakurpukur Road
Shantiniketan Home is a paid old age home and assisted living residence at 901 Thakurpukur Road, run by Bhiabav, a public welfare trust. Its aim is simple: a home away from home where residents feel looked after rather than managed.
Rooms are about 280 sq ft and come furnished with a bed, bedside table, wardrobe with mirror, ceiling fan, night lamp, curtains and a calling bell, with air-conditioning on request and safety grills on the windows. There is a garden, power backup, Wi-Fi and wheelchair access.
Care is the reason most families choose it. Nursing oversight runs round the clock, trained caregivers help with bathing, dressing and personal hygiene, and staff monitor health daily and respond to emergencies. Physiotherapy and recovery support after a hospital stay are available, along with meal planning for residents who need special diets and time for company and conversation, which matters as much as the medical care to a parent who has been living alone.
The home suits seniors who need regular help but not intensive dementia care. For advanced memory loss, compare the specialist options in Santoshpur as well.
Why Behala families look at Sribardhan Pally
- Hospitals along the same road. The Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre and Research Institute is on Thakurpukur's main road, Vidyasagar State General Hospital serves Behala, and ESIC Medical College is a little further south at Joka. Ask the home which hospital it calls first in an emergency.
- Metro within reach. The Purple Line runs above Diamond Harbour Road with stations at Thakurpukur and Sakher Bazar, so visitors from Taratala, Majerhat and beyond can avoid the traffic.
- A neighbourhood a Behala parent will recognise. Local bazaars, sweet shops, temples and the Durga Puja pandals of Behala are all close, which helps residents settle in.
- Close to family homes. Children living in Behala, Barisha, Sarsuna or New Alipore can visit after work.
Approximate costs for senior care here
South-west Kolkata is more affordable than the EM Bypass belt. As a rough guide, a paid old age home or assisted living room around Thakurpukur and Behala costs about ₹20,000 to ₹45,000 a month, depending on whether the room is air-conditioned, shared or single, and on how much daily help a resident needs. Higher-dependency or bedridden care can cost more. Most homes also take a deposit at admission, and medicines are usually extra. Always confirm the current fee and inclusions with the home. Our guide on old age home entry fees versus monthly charges explains the usual payment structure.
More senior living near Sribardhan Pally
Shantiniketan Home is one of several options in this corner of the city. Nearby pages to compare:
- Senior living in Thakurpukur, down the road, where a senior housing project lets active seniors buy a compact flat.
- Senior living in Joka, at the end of the Purple Line, with a large gated township.
- Senior living in Maheshtala, west towards the river, for a riverside senior community.
- All senior living homes in Kolkata and assisted living homes in Kolkata, to compare across the city.
Tell Elkin about your parent's health, budget and where the family lives, and we will shortlist homes and arrange visits. Call or WhatsApp +91 95005 10506 (10 AM to 8 PM IST).
