Chittur Road runs south from Palakkad town towards Chittur, the old taluk town on the Shokanashini river, passing through suburbs, paddy and the villages of the Chittur belt. The town end has offices, schools, shops and the services of central Palakkad close at hand; further south, the road opens out into the flat, fertile rice country that gave Palakkad its name as the granary of Kerala. It is also where Builtech Foundation, the developer behind the Ananta senior living projects, has its base.
Families look at senior living on Chittur Road because it connects a parent to the town without the crowding of the centre. For families with roots in Chittur, Thathamangalam or Kollengode, it is also the natural direction to look. Elkin lists a verified retirement community here.
Ananta Senior Living
Ananta Senior Living is listed by Builtech Foundation Pvt. Ltd. on Chittur Road. It offers furnished two-bedroom apartments of around 1,290 sq ft, larger than many retirement units in Kerala, with a swimming pool, gardens, Wi-Fi and power backup. The community is pet friendly, which matters to a parent who would not move without a dog or cat.
Builtech also runs the Ananta Living campus west of the town, with its Dharani and Prithvi phases near Thenur, where the listings detail on-call doctors, nursing, physiotherapy and Ayurvedic wellness. The listing for Ananta Senior Living does not yet set out its care services, so ask the developer exactly which medical, dining and housekeeping services come with an apartment here, whether this is a separate site or part of the Thenur campus, and the project's Kerala RERA registration and possession status. Elkin's advisors can gather these answers for you before you visit.
A two-bedroom apartment of this size also works well for a couple who want a spare room for a live-in caregiver later, or for children and grandchildren who come home from abroad for Onam or Christmas.
What the Chittur Road side offers older residents
- Close to Palakkad town. The District Hospital, Government Medical College and private hospitals of Palakkad town are within reach, along with banks, markets and the Palakkad Town railway station.
- Room and quiet. Further from the centre, the road passes through greener, less crowded country, with space for walks.
- Familiar culture. The Chittur belt is home to old temples, agraharams and village festivals, and many residents have family ties here.
- Coimbatore within reach. For advanced care, Coimbatore's hospitals can be reached via the highway east of Palakkad, usually in about an hour and a half.
What retirement apartments cost in Palakkad
Larger apartments in Palakkad retirement communities cost less than comparable units near Kochi. As a rough guide, retirement apartments in Palakkad cost about ₹45 lakh to ₹80 lakh depending on size and project, with a monthly service charge for maintenance, security and any meals or care included. If a resident later needs daily nursing, expect extra charges, often ₹15,000 to ₹30,000 a month. Confirm the current price, the service charge and the resale rules with the developer. Our guide on lease versus ownership in senior living explains what to weigh before buying.
Old age homes and nearby alternatives
Some families search for an old age home on Chittur Road. Ananta is a retirement community where residents own their home; for homes with daily care, look at the trust and charity homes elsewhere in Palakkad:
- Senior living in Malampuzham, north-east of the town, with a trust-run home offering 24/7 staff and post-operative care.
- Senior living in Attapallam, east on the Coimbatore road, with charity-run villa living and round-the-clock caregivers.
- Senior living in Thenur, west of the town, on Builtech's Ananta Living campus.
- All senior living homes in Palakkad, and independent living homes in Palakkad.
Elkin's advisors can confirm the project details with Builtech and arrange a site visit. Call or WhatsApp +91 95005 10506 (10 AM to 8 PM IST).
