Seniors at Vedaanta Senior Living, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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Vedaanta Senior Living
As India is steadily experiencing a rise in its senior citizen population, southern locations are emerging as attractive locations to settle post retirement.
South dominates with 68 per cent of the senior living projects while West is far behind with 15 per cent; followed by north (11 per cent); East and Central India the balance 6 per cent, says a report by Savills on senior living.
In the South, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Mysore, Puducherry, Kanchipuram, Kodaikanal and Kochi are some of the prominent locations. However, a number of tier-2 and tier-3 towns have sprung up in recent times to offer senior living spaces. While these large cities are attractive, senior living spaces are coming up in places like Kumbakonam and nearby Swamimalai.
In the Western, it is Mumbai, Pune, Lonavala, Goa, Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara. In the North, it is Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, Dehradun, Solan and Bhiwadi. In East/Central India, it is Kolkata, Bhopal, Indore and Bhubaneshwar, says the report.
The monthly rental for the living spaces ranges between ₹25,000 and ₹1 lakh for accommodation only, while assisted services are charged separately on a monthly basis. To purchase the space, in metro cities, it could cost ₹45 lakh to over ₹2 crore while in non-metro cities it could be ₹25 lakh to ₹80 lakh, the report said.
South dominates the senior living space mainly in temple towns, said Ranjeeth Rathod, Managing Director, DRA Homes. Better medical facilities, airports, infrastructure and warmer weather makes the South the preferred destination. Also the cultural fit is more in South India as most of the children are abroad and hence a lovely community of senior people takes care of need and companionship during senior life, he added.
Ankur Gupta, JMD Ashiana Housing, said families in the South are generally more open to structured senior care and planned retirement living. Cities like Chennai, Bangalore and Coimbatore have seen early adoption of senior living communities, with a growing number of families are recognising the value of dignified and active retirement lifestyles. Additionally, NRI populations from the South often seek high-quality living options for their aging parents, further fuelling demand in this region.
Shreya Anand, Director, Vedaanta Senior Living, said that the Southern region is not just a market for senior living but a “foundation of a nationwide shift toward purposeful, dignified and independent aging.”
South India has emerged as the epicentre of senior living in India due to a convergence of cultural, demographic and social factors. Another key driver is the influence of the NRI population. Favourable climate, strong healthcare infrastructure and cultural openness to community living continue to make the region ideal for senior living communities, she added.
In Tamil Nadu, Vedaanta has five active and three upcoming communities in Chennai and Coimbatore. “We are investing ₹300 crore on expansion,” she added.
The report cites a few instances of how each senior living project has its own uniqueness. Antara by Max (in Dehradun and Noida) offers premium senior living with integrated medical support via Max Healthcare. Athulya Senior Care (Chennai, Bengaluru) specialises in assisted and transitional care with in-house nursing and telehealth. Tata Riva (Bengaluru) Senior living community is within a township, offering access to wide amenities and services. The Pavithram Senior Living (Coimbatore) is designed with radial layout to minimise walking strain, the report said.
Some of the living spaces near Chennai are apartment types with all the facilities, including medical and canteen.
As the industry matures, senior living in India is expected to evolve from a pure real estate model to a hospitality and rental driven operational model, mirroring global trends, Sharad Gadsing Founder, Cradle of Life, Pune, said in the report.
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Published on July 20, 2025