Najafgarh is one of the oldest towns in the Delhi region, a busy market centre surrounded by villages and farmland on the city's south-western edge. It still has a strong local character: joint families, village panchayats, wholesale markets and a slower pace than the planned sectors of Dwarka next door. For many families here, sending a parent far away to a care home is unthinkable. Senior living in Najafgarh offers a middle path, a home in the same part of Delhi, among people who speak the same Haryanvi-tinged Hindi, where children and grandchildren can drop in often.
Elkin lists verified senior living homes in Najafgarh and nearby Dwarka. Our team can arrange a guided visit and compare this home with Silver Lining in Dwarka.
Suhana Basera Old Age Home
SUHANA BASERA OLD AGE HOME is a long-established charitable old age home run by a registered trust. It takes senior citizens above 60 and works on a pay-and-stay basis, so residents contribute towards their stay while the trust keeps the home dignified, safe and affordable.
Residents live in single or double rooms. What makes the home stand out among trust-run homes is its medical cover: doctors and nurses on site, with supervision around the clock. Meals are fresh and vegetarian, with dietary support for those who need it, and daily life includes satsangs, indoor games and planned outings, so residents are not left alone in their rooms. The listing also covers help with personal hygiene, daily health monitoring, emergency response and emotional support, with trained caregivers and wheelchair-accessible spaces.
It suits a parent who is mostly independent, values a spiritual and social routine, and would feel at home in a traditional setting. For a parent who needs intensive nursing or has advanced dementia, ask whether the home can manage those needs, and compare it with independent living homes in South West Delhi and the wider list of senior living homes in New Delhi.
Getting around Najafgarh
- Grey Line metro. Najafgarh station and Dhansa Bus Stand connect to Dwarka and the Blue Line, so relatives across Delhi can reach the area by metro.
- Hospitals. Rao Tula Ram Memorial Hospital at Jaffarpur is the main government hospital in the area, and the private hospitals of Dwarka, including Manipal, Venkateshwar and Aakash, are a short drive.
- Markets and temples. Najafgarh's markets supply everything from medicines to fresh vegetables, and temples and gurdwaras are part of daily life.
- Busy roads. Najafgarh Road and the town centre are crowded at peak hours, so plan visits outside rush time.
What a trust-run home costs in Najafgarh
Charitable pay-and-stay homes are among the most affordable options in Delhi. As a rough guide, they cost about ₹10,000 to ₹30,000 a month in this part of the city, depending on whether the room is single or shared and how much care is needed. Private assisted living in south-west Delhi costs more, about ₹30,000 to ₹70,000 a month. Some trusts also take a one-time donation or deposit. These are approximate figures; confirm current charges with the home. Our guide to the waiting list at old age homes explains how to plan if there is no vacancy.
Old age homes and senior living near Najafgarh
Suhana Basera is the home most families find when they search for an old age home in Najafgarh. Nearby alternatives:
- Senior living in Dwarka Sector 16, a short drive east, with a doctor-managed home for recovery and rehabilitation.
- Senior living on the Dwarka Expressway, Gurugram, across the Haryana border.
- Senior living in Paschim Vihar, in west Delhi, with a home that offers 24-hour nursing.
- All senior living homes in New Delhi, to compare homes across the city.
Tell us about your parent's health and the kind of daily routine they enjoy, and Elkin's advisors will shortlist homes and arrange visits. Call or WhatsApp +91 95005 10506 (10 AM to 8 PM IST).
