Pashan has a slower rhythm than its busier neighbours. The area grew around Pashan Lake and the research campuses of the National Chemical Laboratory and IISER, and much of it is still shaded by old trees, with the Panchavati hills rising behind. Retired scientists, teachers and defence families have lived here for decades, and that settled, academic feel is a large part of why senior living in Pashan appeals to people who want peace without moving out of the city.
Today the Baner-Pashan Link Road and the Pashan-Sus Road have brought new towers, shops and cafes, so daily needs are easy to meet. Elkin lists one verified senior living community here, one of the older Athashri projects in Pune, and can arrange a guided visit or compare it with homes in Baner, Bavdhan and Balewadi.
Athashri Pashan
Athashri Pashan is built by Paranjape Schemes, whose Athashri brand has been building senior housing in Pune since 2000. It is an independent living community, which means residents buy their own apartment and live on their own terms, with services and support around them.
- The homes. Two-bedroom apartments of about 720 sq ft, among the larger senior flats in west Pune, built for wheelchair access.
- Shared spaces. A swimming pool and garden, and the community is pet friendly, so a parent need not give up a dog or cat.
- Health support. Daily health monitoring, physiotherapy, help after a hospital stay, and support with personal hygiene and memory concerns when needed. Trained caregivers can be arranged.
- Palliative care. Listed through Aastha, the assisted living and palliative care service linked to Athashri, which has a centre on the Baner-Pashan Link Road.
- Everyday comforts. Nutritional support, Wi-Fi, power backup and an emotional and social support programme for residents.
The arrangement suits a retired couple who are healthy today but want a home that can adapt as they age. If a parent already needs daily nursing, look at the assisted living homes in Pune as well.
Daily life and healthcare around Pashan
- Lake and hills for walking. The path around Pashan Lake and the lanes near NCL are popular with morning walkers, and the hill slopes stay green for much of the year.
- Hospitals within reach. Jupiter Hospital and Manipal Hospital in Baner are a short drive north, and the clinics and nursing homes of Aundh are close. Chellaram Hospital in Bavdhan is reachable via the road towards Chandani Chowk.
- Simple connections. The Link Road leads to Baner and the highway, and the Pashan-Sus Road heads towards Sus and Mahalunge, so family across west Pune can visit easily.
- Familiar Marathi neighbourhood. Temples, vegetable markets and old societies give Pashan a homely feel, and many residents speak Marathi first, which helps seniors from Pune feel at ease.
Cost of senior living in Pashan
Pashan belongs to the higher-priced west Pune belt. Buying a senior living apartment here usually costs about ₹60 lakh to ₹1.2 crore depending on size, with monthly maintenance and food charges on top. If your parent needs assisted living rather than a home of their own, expect about ₹35,000 to ₹60,000 a month in Pashan and nearby areas, and about ₹40,000 to ₹80,000 a month for dementia, bedridden or palliative care. Paid old age homes with shared rooms elsewhere in Pune cost less, about ₹12,000 to ₹25,000 a month. Treat these as guide ranges only and confirm prices and any deposit with the home. Our guide on how much senior living costs in India explains maintenance, service charges and resale.
Old age homes near Pashan and other options
Families who search for an old age home in Pashan usually want one of two things: affordable residential care, or a safer home for a parent who still manages alone. Pashan itself is mostly about owned senior apartments, so it helps to look one neighbourhood over:
- Senior living in Baner, just north, with nine homes including several assisted living and nursing-led centres.
- Senior living in Bavdhan, to the south-west, with a geriatric care home and another Athashri project.
- Senior living in Balewadi, with a dementia care centre and smaller Athashri flats at a lower price.
- All senior living homes in Pune and independent living in Pune.
Unsure whether to buy or pay monthly? Speak to an Elkin advisor and we will lay out the options in Pashan and nearby. Call or WhatsApp +91 95005 10506 (10 AM to 8 PM IST).
