Retirement Homes in Delhi NCR: 6 Homes Families Compare and How to Choose

Your parent needs more help than you can give from your office, or from another city. You start searching and find dozens of homes, all promising the same things. Where do you begin?

You are not alone. India is ageing fast. The UNFPA India Ageing Report 2023 projects that people aged 60 and above will make up over 20% of India’s population by 2050. As a result, families in Delhi NCR now look for senior citizen retirement homes that give parents safety, daily care and a real social life.

So this guide shows you the main options across Delhi NCR, how they differ, and what to check before you decide.

What is a retirement home in Delhi NCR?

A retirement home is a place where older adults live with daily support, meals, safety and social activities. However, the level of care varies a lot. Some homes suit active seniors who want a community. Others, in contrast, give hands on help with bathing, medicines and mobility every day.

First, know which type of support your parent needs before you compare names. This table shows four common senior care options.

Still unsure? Read our guide on independent living vs assisted living.

Which retirement homes in Delhi NCR should families shortlist?

Families in Delhi NCR often compare the six homes below. They differ in location, size and level of care. Still, visit every home yourself before you decide.

Gracias Living publishes this guide, so we list our own homes first. Next, we picked the others because families often ask us about them, and they cover different NCR cities and care models. This is not an independent ranking. Details on other homes come from their public information and the sources listed at the end. So please confirm current services directly with each home.

1. Gracias Living, Gurgaon

Gracias Living runs two homes in Gurgaon: Blossom in Sector 43 and Zinnia in DLF Phase 3. Since March 2024, our team has cared for 233+ families (as of September 2026).

We offer assisted living, dementia care, stroke rehabilitation, post operative care, palliative care and short stays. Nurses and caretakers work every shift, with more staff in the mornings and rounds through the night. Dr. Chitra Anand, our Head of Medical Services, guides the care team. In addition, residents keep their own treating doctors.

Good fit for: families who want personal, care led support in Gurgaon, including admission straight from hospital.

2. Antara, Noida and Gurgaon

Antara runs senior living residences in Noida. It also runs Antara Care Homes in several NCR locations, including Sector 47 Gurgaon, Sector 66 Noida and Dwarka. Also, its care homes offer assisted living with trained caregivers round the clock.

Good fit for: families who want a large chain, since it has many locations.

3. Ashiana, Bhiwadi

Ashiana builds senior living communities across India, including in Bhiwadi. Bhiwadi also has Ashiana Care Homes for seniors who need daily care. However, Epoch Elder Care now runs that care home under a partnership. Ask which of the two options fits your parent.

Good fit for: families open to a quieter town on the edge of NCR.

4. The Golden Estate, Faridabad

The Golden Estate is a gated senior community in NIT Faridabad, run by UCC Care Pvt Ltd since 2013. Also, it offers independent and assisted living. Residents stay on a security deposit model, with short and long stay options.

Good fit for: seniors who want an active community with support when needed.

5. Vardaan Senior Citizen Centre, New Delhi

Vardaan sits in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi. It works with Vardaan Nursing Home and cares for a small number of residents with medical needs. In addition, it offers short and long stays.

Good fit for: families in South Delhi who want a small home, especially one attached to a nursing home.

6. Aurum Senior and Assisted Living, Gurgaon

Aurum runs a senior and assisted living home in South City 2, Gurgaon. It offers independent living, assisted living, memory care for dementia and palliative care.

Good fit for: families comparing premium assisted living options in Gurgaon.

What if your parent wants to stay at home?

Some parents are not ready to move. For example, home based elder care services can help in the meantime.

Samarth, Delhi NCR

Samarth supports seniors who prefer to stay in their own homes. In addition, its team helps families weigh care at home against a move to assisted living.

Good fit for: families who are not ready for a move yet, so the parent stays home for now.

How do you choose the right retirement home in Delhi NCR?

Judge every home on six things: care and medicines, living space, safety, daily life, food and cost. After all, a beautiful lobby means little without a strong team behind it.

1. Care and medicines

Ask who gives medicines and who checks your parent’s health each day. Then find out how many nurses and caretakers work at night. Finally, check the distance to the nearest large hospital.

• Staffing: ask whether a nurse is present overnight or only on call.
• Health monitoring: checks as per your parent’s care plan, with records you can see.
• Hospital access: also, a clear plan for emergencies and the nearest hospital.
• Special care: trained staff for dementia, stroke recovery or post operative needs.
• Physiotherapy: in addition, regular sessions for mobility and strength.

2. Living space

First, choose a room that fits your parent’s mobility and privacy needs.

• Private or shared rooms: shared rooms cost less and give daily company.
• Safe design: next, look for grab bars, non slip floors, ramps and lifts.
• Personal touches: ask if your parent can bring photos or a favourite chair.

3. Safety and security

• CCTV: across common areas, with privacy respected in rooms.
• Controlled entry: also, visitors sign in at the gate.
• Fire safety: alarms, extinguishers and a clear exit plan.
• Trained staff: finally, caretakers who know what to do after a fall.

4. Daily life and activities

A good home keeps residents busy and connected. For example, look at the activity board. Better still, sit in on one.

• Social time: cards, carrom, music and festival celebrations.
• Movement: yoga, light exercise and evening walks.
• Faith: space for prayer and religious rituals.

See what a normal day looks like at Life at Gracias Living.

5. Food and nutrition

• Diet plans: meals for diabetes, low salt or high protein needs.
• Clean kitchen: also, ask to see it.
• Help at meals: staff who feed residents who cannot eat on their own.
• Water and snacks: finally, regular drinks through the day.

6. Cost and contracts

Ask for every charge in writing before you sign. Then check what the monthly fee covers and what costs extra.

• Deposit: how much, and when you get it back.
• Monthly fee: room, meals, nursing and laundry included or not.
• Extras: next, check doctor visits, medicines, diapers, physiotherapy, ambulance.
• Contract terms: notice period and renewal rules.

What does a retirement home in Delhi NCR cost?

Cost depends on the type of home, the room and the level of care your parent needs. For example, dementia care and high dependency care cost more because they need more staff. Some communities ask for a large deposit or entry amount, while others charge a monthly fee. So always ask each home for a current written quotation.

For a full breakdown, read our guide to elder care costs in Gurgaon.

What should you check when you visit a retirement home?

Take this list on your visit. Then tick each point before you decide.

• I met the nurse in charge and the caretakers on duty.
• I know how many staff work at night.
• I know the nearest hospital and the emergency plan.
• I saw the room, the bathroom and the kitchen.
• I tasted the food or saw a weekly menu.
• I also spoke with at least one resident or family.
• I know how the home shares updates with families.
• I have every charge, the deposit and the refund terms in writing.
• Finally, I read the contract, including notice and renewal terms.

Why do families in Gurgaon choose Gracias Living?

Families choose Gracias Living for personal, care led support close to home. So here is what that means day to day.

Homes, rooms and visits

• Two homes in Gurgaon: Blossom at 901, Sector 43, and Zinnia at S-27/6, DLF Phase 3, Gurgaon – 122010.
• Rooms for every need: single rooms and shared rooms, and couples can share a room.
• Top hospitals nearby: Paras, Max, Fortis, Narayana and Medanta hospitals are all close to our homes.
• Easy visits: family can visit any time after a quick message in the WhatsApp group. Other visitors are welcome from 11 am to 4 pm.
• Try a short stay first: stays of up to three weeks need no security deposit, so your parent can settle in before you decide on a long stay.

Admission and care

• Admission straight from hospital: we can admit residents on the day of discharge, subject to a care assessment, room availability and the hospital’s clinical assessment and discharge summary.
• Equipment arranged fast: we arrange the medical equipment a resident needs within four hours.
• Your own doctors: residents keep their treating doctors, with video consults and follow ups. In an emergency, we take them to the nearest hospital.

Family updates and long stays

• Daily family updates: every family gets a WhatsApp group with our nurses and customer experience team. At least one photo or video of your parent goes into the group every day. We share vitals records with you on a shared drive.
• Care on every shift: nurses and caretakers work every shift. Mornings have more staff, and the night team does rounds through the night.
• A room that feels like home: residents can bring photos, a favourite chair or other personal things and set up the room their way.
• Admission from abroad: children overseas can fill the admission form and pay online. We can send an ambulance to bring their parent in. Read our guide for NRI families.
• Long term stays: agreements renew every 11 months, and there is no maximum stay, as long as we can meet the resident’s care needs.

Finally, read real journeys on our Resident Stories page.