Delwara Road climbs gently out of Mount Abu's town centre towards the Dilwara temples, the marble Jain shrines famous for their carving. Along the way the bazaar noise fades, the road is lined with trees and hillside, and the views open onto the Aravalli range. It is one of the calmest stretches of the hill station, yet the lake, the market and the town's hospital are only a short drive away. Senior living on Delwara Road suits a parent who wants peace and fresh air above all, with medical care still close by.
Elkin lists verified senior living homes on Delwara Road. Our team can arrange a guided visit, or a video walkthrough if your family lives far away.
Shivmani Senior Citizens Home
Shivmani Senior Citizens Home is an assisted living home managed by the J Watumull Global Hospital & Research Centre, Mount Abu's main hospital. Having a hospital behind it is the home's biggest strength: doctors, physiotherapists and emergency care are part of the same organisation, which is rare in a small hill town.
The home is designed for seniors who want a community-focused life with physical, emotional, social and spiritual support. Many residents are drawn by Rajyoga meditation, and the daily routine leaves room for it. The home runs on a no-profit, no-loss basis, so fees go back into care rather than profit.
Care on the listing covers daily health monitoring, emergency response, medical care, physiotherapy, emotional and social support, and sattvic vegetarian meals, with trained caregivers. Safety has been thought through for older bodies: floors are skid-proof, which matters on a hill where monsoon damp is common, and the home is wheelchair accessible, with furnished rooms and a garden.
Families sometimes worry that a spiritual home will feel closed or rigid. In practice, homes of this kind usually welcome residents of any background, and what they ask for is respect for the shared routine: quiet hours, vegetarian food on the premises and no alcohol or smoking. Ask for the house rules in writing so there are no surprises.
It suits a parent who is broadly independent or needs moderate support, enjoys a meditative routine and wants hospital care on hand. For a parent who is bedridden, ask how much nursing the home can provide. Compare it with other assisted living homes in Mount Abu.
Daily life on the road to Dilwara
- Quiet and green. Delwara Road is away from the busiest tourist spots, with hills and trees around.
- Hospital behind the home. The Global Hospital & Research Centre manages the home, so medical help is close.
- Walks and temples. The Dilwara temples and gentle walks are nearby for residents who are steady on their feet.
- Town centre a short drive. Nakki Lake, the market, banks and chemists are reachable by car or taxi.
Roads are hilly in places, so a parent with weak knees or poor balance may need a walking aid or company outdoors.
What a no-profit home costs in Mount Abu
As a rough guide, no-profit and pay-and-stay homes in Mount Abu cost about ₹8,000 to ₹25,000 a month for a room, meals and support, and assisted living with more personal care about ₹15,000 to ₹35,000 a month. Hospital treatment and medicines are billed separately. These are approximate figures; confirm current charges with the home. Our article on daily life in senior living in India gives a feel for the routine.
Old age homes and other options
Families who search for an old age home in Mount Abu usually find Shivmani first. For a wider view, or if you are comparing the hill station with a city:
- All senior living homes in Mount Abu, with an overview of the climate, costs and how to plan visits.
- Senior living in MIA Basni Phase 2, Jodhpur, a trust-run pay-and-stay home near AIIMS Jodhpur.
- Senior living homes in Jodhpur, for a city setting in Rajasthan with larger hospitals.
Tell us about your parent's health and what kind of life they hope for, and Elkin's advisors will help you plan a visit. Call or WhatsApp +91 95005 10506 (10 AM to 8 PM IST).
