Kiwale is the far north-western edge of Pimpri-Chinchwad, just beyond Ravet, where new housing societies give way to open land near the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and the Dehu Road cantonment. Until recently it was a village. Today it is a growing suburb with wider plots, less crowding than Wakad or Pimple Saudagar, and quick road access in three directions: towards Pune city, towards Talegaon and Lonavla, and up the Mumbai-Bengaluru highway.
That space is why two care homes have opened here. Senior living in Kiwale means purpose-run care in a quieter setting, at PCMC prices, while children in Ravet, Akurdi, Nigdi or Hinjawadi stay within about half an hour. It suits families whose parent needs real support every day, such as after a stroke or with advancing dementia, rather than an apartment to buy.
Elkin lists verified senior living homes in Kiwale, and our advisors can take you around both, explain the care plans and compare them with homes nearer the city.
Two care homes in Kiwale
Avana Senior Care describes itself as an assisted living facility in Kiwale, on the Ravet side, built for seniors with limited mobility, dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke and other long-term conditions. It runs both long stays and short ones, and offers a trial stay of up to 90 days, which helps a parent who is unsure about moving. The home has 46 units, a physiotherapy room and doctor and nursing cover round the clock. From its listing, residents also get daily health monitoring, help with personal hygiene, memory care support, post-hospitalisation recovery, wheelchair access and diets that can be Jain or low in salt. It is pet friendly and even includes pet therapy, which is unusual among old age homes in Pune.
Palash Care (Kiwale) is the second branch of Palash Elderly Care and Recovery Centre, run by HS Medicare Private Limited, a Pune company founded by doctors who spent years caring for patients in intensive care units. The Kiwale branch is in Vikas Nagar. Palash takes elderly residents for long-term care and also people of any age who need nursing after a hospital stay. Its listed services include geriatric care, physiotherapy, palliative care and terminal care, with trained caregivers, daily health checks, emergency response and emotional support. Rooms are furnished, and the home has a garden, Wi-Fi and power backup.
The two homes overlap, so visit both. Avana leans towards long-stay assisted living with a structured routine, while Palash is often chosen for recovery stays and end-of-life care.
Why families look at Kiwale
- Room to breathe. Kiwale is less dense than inner PCMC, with more open land and less traffic noise once you leave the main road.
- Road links. The Ravet to Kiwale road connects to the Aundh-Ravet BRTS corridor, and the expressway and the old Mumbai-Pune highway are close, so family from Mumbai can reach the home without crossing Pune.
- Rail nearby. Dehu Road and Akurdi stations on the Pune-Lonavla suburban line are a short drive from Vikas Nagar, and Chinchwad station is about 9 km away.
- Hospitals. Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital in Thergaon and DY Patil Hospital in Pimpri are the main large hospitals, roughly 20 to 30 minutes away depending on traffic. Ask each home which hospital it uses for emergencies and how long the ambulance takes at night.
Approximate costs in Kiwale
Kiwale sits in Pune's outer price band. Use these as rough figures only and confirm the current fee with the home:
- Assisted living: about ₹25,000 to ₹45,000 a month for a shared or private room with meals and care.
- Dementia, Parkinson's, bedridden or post-stroke care: about ₹40,000 to ₹80,000 a month, higher with a dedicated attendant.
- Extras: physiotherapy beyond the plan, medicines, diapers and other consumables, and in many homes a refundable deposit.
If memory loss is the main concern, our guide to assisted living for dementia patients explains what to ask about secure spaces and staff training.
Nearby old age homes and senior living
Families comparing an old age home in Kiwale often widen the search to these areas:
- Senior living in Tathawade, on the way to Hinjawadi, where the local eldercare centre is aimed at more independent seniors.
- Senior living in Rahatani, closer to Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital, with a rehabilitation-focused home.
- Senior living in Wakad, a busier suburb with an assisted living home for dementia and paralysis care.
- Senior living in Varale, west towards Talegaon, for an active parent who would rather buy a flat in a retirement community.
Browse assisted living in Pune, memory care in Pune or all senior living in Pune, or share your parent's needs with our team and we will plan the visits. Call or WhatsApp +91 95005 10506 (10 AM to 8 PM IST).
