Pardi is a taluka town in Valsad district, in the far south of Gujarat, about 14 km south of Valsad on National Highway 48. Udvada, the small coastal town that falls within Pardi taluka, is known across the world as home to the Iranshah Atash Behram, the most sacred Zoroastrian fire temple in India and the oldest continuously burning temple fire in the country. Between them lie mango and chikoo orchards, villages and a quiet stretch of the Arabian Sea coast.
This is a gentle, unhurried part of Gujarat, and that is what families look for when they search for senior living in Pardi or an old age home in Udvada. It suits seniors who want a calm routine, simple vegetarian food and the company of others, away from the noise of Surat or Mumbai. Elkin lists the home here and can arrange a guided visit or visit on your behalf.
Aadhaar Trust, Vayaska Sahavaas
Aadhaar Trust - Vayaska Sahavaas is a home for seniors run by the Aadhaar Trust in the Pardi and Udvada area. "Vayaska sahavaas" roughly means living together in old age, and that is the idea: companionship and shared daily life for older people.
It is an independent living home with care built in. Residents get help with personal hygiene when they need it, daily health monitoring, emergency response and nursing care, with trained caregivers on hand. Meals are fresh and vegetarian. Staff also give emotional and social support, which matters for seniors who have lived alone. Rooms are furnished and wheelchair accessible, and there is a garden, Wi-Fi and power backup.
When you visit, ask whether a nurse is on site at night, which hospital the home uses for emergencies, how it supports residents whose health declines, and whether it charges a monthly fee, a donation or a deposit.
Life around Pardi and Udvada
- Rail and road. Pardi has a station on the Mumbai to Vadodara line, and Udvada has its own railway station for passenger trains. Vapi, about 14 km from Udvada, is the stop for most express trains, which makes visits from Mumbai straightforward. NH 48 runs right through Pardi.
- Hospitals. Day-to-day medical needs can be met locally, while larger hospitals are in Valsad and the industrial town of Vapi. For specialist treatment, families sometimes go on to Surat or Mumbai.
- A peaceful setting. Orchards, village roads and the Udvada coast give residents quiet surroundings for a morning walk, and the sea breeze softens the summer heat.
- Faith and heritage. For Parsi families, being close to the Iranshah is a real draw; Udvada's lanes of old Parsi homes have their own charm for every visitor.
Approximate costs in Pardi and Udvada
Senior care in the small towns of south Gujarat is affordable compared with Mumbai or Surat. As a guide, trust-run old age homes in the region usually charge from nothing to about ₹8,000 a month, sometimes with a donation at admission. Paid independent living costs about ₹10,000 to ₹25,000 a month, and assisted living with daily nursing about ₹20,000 to ₹45,000. Bedridden or dementia care, where available, costs about ₹30,000 to ₹60,000. These ranges are approximate; confirm current charges directly with the home. Our guide on old age home eligibility explains the usual admission conditions.
Old age homes and other options near Pardi
Families in Valsad, Vapi, Daman and the Pardi villages often search for an old age home in Pardi or Udvada first. Aadhaar Trust's home is a good fit for seniors who are largely independent and want company and support. For more choice:
- Independent living homes in Udvada, for the options listed around Udvada and Pardi.
- Our guide on what to look for in old age home facilities helps you compare homes on a visit.
- If your parent needs round-the-clock nursing or dementia care, Elkin's advisors can shortlist care homes in Surat or Mumbai.
If your parents live in south Gujarat and you live in Mumbai or abroad, tell us about their health and routine, and we will visit the home and report back. Call or WhatsApp +91 95005 10506 (10 AM to 8 PM IST).
