Elder care in Gurgaon typically costs between ₹40,000 and ₹2,50,000 a month, depending on the level of care and what is included in the price. Gracias Living speaks with roughly 150 families a month trying to make sense of this range, and the same few confusions come up again and again. This guide gives you the real number first, then explains exactly what makes two quotes different even when they sound like the same service.
Quick answer: Standard assisted living in Gurgaon runs ₹40,000 to ₹1,00,000 a month. Premium care with clinical oversight runs ₹90,000 to ₹2,50,000+. The exact number depends on room type, level of care, and what is included in the base fee.
What 150 monthly conversations taught us about cost confusion
Talking to this many families every month surfaces the same three misunderstandings, over and over. These are not the questions a rate card answers.
Confusion 1: Two quotes, two different numbers, same word “assisted living.” A family calls three facilities and gets three different prices for what sounds like the same service. Almost always, this is because one quote is all inclusive and the other bills physiotherapy, medicines, and attendant support on top. The lower number often becomes the higher one within the first month.
Confusion 2: The deposit feels like a hidden cost, but it usually isn’t. Families are frequently surprised by a security deposit request of ₹3 to ₹4 lakh, and worry it is a trap. In almost every legitimate facility, this deposit is refundable and exists to cover emergency medical costs, not to inflate the price. The real question to ask is not whether there is a deposit, but what the refund conditions are, in writing.
Confusion 3: Families underestimate the jump from assisted living to dementia care. A parent showing early memory changes often gets quoted assisted living pricing initially, then families are caught off guard when a real dementia care assessment comes back ₹25,000 to ₹65,000 higher. This isn’t a facility padding the bill. Dementia care needs a meaningfully higher staff to resident ratio, and specialised training costs more to provide.
Gurgaon market range at a glance
| Care level | Typical monthly cost (2026) |
|---|---|
| Charitable or NGO old age home | ₹2,500 – ₹12,000 |
| Basic independent living | ₹20,000 – ₹60,000 |
| Standard assisted living | ₹40,000 – ₹1,00,000 |
| Premium assisted living (Gurgaon) | ₹90,000 – ₹2,50,000+ |
| Dementia or memory care add-on | +₹25,000 – ₹65,000 over base |
Why Gurgaon costs more than most Indian cities
Gurgaon sits at the higher end of India’s senior care market, alongside Noida. Three things drive this.
Real estate. Land and construction in Gurgaon cost more than in most other Indian cities, and that cost shows up directly in monthly fees.
Hospital proximity. Families pay a premium for homes located near major hospitals such as Medanta, Fortis, and Artemis, because fast access to emergency care genuinely matters.
Staffing quality. Trained nursing staff, doctors on rounds, and specialised dementia caregivers cost more to employ than general attendants, and Gurgaon’s premium facilities compete for this talent.
What changes the price within Gurgaon itself
Room type. A shared twin room typically costs 25 to 30 percent less than a private single room in the same facility. Related residents sharing a room, such as spouses or siblings, usually get a further reduction over two single rooms.
Level of care. General supervision costs less than dementia care, which costs less than round the clock nursing or post operative recovery care. Each step up requires a higher staff to resident ratio.
What is included versus billed separately. This is the detail most families miss. Some facilities quote a low headline number, then bill physiotherapy, medicines, diagnostic tests, and a dedicated attendant separately. Others build these into one number. Always ask for the full list before comparing two quotes side by side.
What a typical monthly fee includes
Across most quality facilities in Gurgaon, the base monthly fee generally covers:
- Accommodation
- Meals, usually vegetarian and adapted to dietary needs
- Housekeeping and laundry
- Twenty four hour nursing and caregiver support
- Medication management
- Daily activities and social engagement
- Basic doctor consultations
What is usually billed separately:
- Professional physiotherapy sessions
- Medicines and diagnostic tests
- A dedicated personal attendant, if requested
- Ambulance charges beyond routine emergency response
- Specialist consultations outside the facility
What Gracias Living charges, and where that sits in the market
Being transparent about our own numbers is part of how we think families should compare options, so here is exactly where Gracias Living sits within the range above.
| Room type | Monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Twin sharing | ₹66,500 |
| Single occupancy | ₹90,500 |
| Double occupancy (related residents) | ₹1,30,000 |
| Dementia care (Intermediate to Extensive) | ₹90,500 – ₹1,30,500 |
A refundable security deposit of ₹3,75,000 and a petty cash deposit of ₹25,000 apply at admission.
This places Gracias Living in the mid to premium range for Gurgaon, below the highest end of the ultra luxury segment, but above basic assisted living. The pricing reflects two doctors leading medical oversight, Dr Vishal Siwach and Dr Chitra Anand, along with two residences inside Gurgaon’s hospital belt.
Questions to ask before comparing two quotes
Two facilities quoting different numbers are often not actually comparable, because they include different things. Before deciding based on price alone, ask each facility:
- Does this number include physiotherapy, or is that billed separately?
- Is the security deposit refundable, and under what conditions?
- What happens to the monthly fee if my parent’s care needs increase?
- Is there a minimum stay requirement, and what is the exit process?
- Are medicines and diagnostic tests included, or charged at actual cost?
A facility that answers these questions clearly and in writing before you ask twice is usually a good early sign of how they will handle billing later.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do two facilities quote such different prices for what sounds like the same care?
In our experience speaking with families monthly, this is almost always because the quotes cover different things. One facility’s number is genuinely all inclusive. The other’s looks lower on a call but bills physiotherapy, medicines, and a dedicated attendant separately once your parent moves in. Ask for a full written list of exclusions before comparing two numbers as if they mean the same thing.
Is the security deposit actually refundable, or is that just what facilities say?
At Gracias Living, yes, and we put the refund conditions in writing before admission. Families should treat “we’ll explain it later” as a warning sign. A legitimate deposit exists to cover emergency medical costs during the stay, not to lock in extra revenue.
My parent has mild memory issues but seems otherwise fine. Do we need to budget for dementia care pricing?
Not necessarily yet, but ask for an honest clinical assessment rather than assuming. This is the single most common billing surprise we see: a family budgets for standard assisted living, then a proper dementia assessment months later shows the actual care level needed is higher. Getting an honest assessment upfront, even if it costs more immediately, avoids a harder conversation later.
Why is elder care more expensive in Gurgaon than in other Indian cities?
Higher real estate costs, proximity to major hospitals like Medanta, Fortis, and Artemis, and the cost of trained clinical staff all push prices up in Gurgaon compared to smaller cities.
How does dementia care pricing differ from standard assisted living?
Dementia care typically costs ₹25,000 to ₹65,000 more per month than standard assisted living. This reflects the higher staff to resident ratio and specialised dementia training required, and it’s a real operating cost, since a single trained home attendant alone commonly costs ₹40,000 to ₹50,000 a month in Gurgaon.
Do monthly fees increase every year?
Most facilities, including Gracias Living, review pricing periodically to account for staffing and inflation costs. Ask directly what the annual review process looks like and whether increases are capped, so there are no surprises a year into your parent’s stay.
If my parent’s care needs decrease, does the monthly price go down?
This is worth asking every facility directly and getting in writing, since policies vary. A resident who improves after a post-operative stay, for example, may no longer need the higher level of nursing support they started with.
Is a short trial stay priced differently than a long-term commitment?
Often, yes. Many facilities price short-term or trial stays slightly higher per day than a long-term monthly rate, since long-term stays typically involve a fixed-term agreement. If you are unsure about committing long-term, ask specifically about trial stay pricing before assuming the monthly rate applies.
We are an NRI family managing this from abroad. Does payment or pricing work differently for us?
The care pricing itself does not change, but payment logistics often need more planning, such as international transfers, documentation, and a clear point of contact for approvals. Ask any facility directly how they support NRI families with billing and communication across time zones before committing.
What exactly does the base monthly fee include at Gracias Living?
The base fee covers accommodation, meals, housekeeping and laundry, twenty four hour nursing and caregiver support, medication management, daily activities, and basic doctor consultations. Physiotherapy, diagnostic tests, a dedicated personal attendant, and specialist consultations outside the facility are billed separately.
How much is the security deposit for elder care in Gurgaon?
Security deposits in Gurgaon typically range from ₹1 lakh to ₹4 lakh, depending on the facility and level of care. At Gracias Living, the deposit is ₹3,75,000, plus a separate ₹25,000 petty cash deposit for day to day expenses like personal purchases.
What is the price difference between twin sharing and single occupancy?
At Gracias Living, twin sharing costs ₹66,500 a month and single occupancy costs ₹90,500 a month, a difference of ₹24,000. Twin sharing rooms are typically 25 to 30 percent cheaper than a private single room at most Gurgaon facilities.
Is GST charged on top of the quoted monthly fee?
This varies by facility, and it materially changes the real cost, so always ask whether a quoted number is inclusive of GST or not before comparing two prices. A quote that looks lower can end up higher once GST is added on top.
How much advance notice does a facility need before admission?
This varies by facility and by how urgent the situation is, such as a direct hospital discharge versus a planned move. Ask directly what the admission timeline looks like, including any assessment, paperwork, and deposit steps, so you know what to expect if a decision needs to happen quickly.
Is elder care pricing negotiable in Gurgaon?
Base pricing is generally fixed, but the total cost is often flexible based on which optional services, such as a dedicated attendant or extra therapy sessions, a family chooses to include. Ask what is optional versus fixed, since that is usually where the real room for adjusting your monthly cost lies.
