Today Senior Living Homes are blooming in India, building confidence among the senior generation to cherish their lives independently. Ashiana Housing is one of the best senior living homes located in different cities in India, enables the elders to experience the quintessence of aging amid the likeminded Senior Citizens, in the most convenient and senior-friendly infrastructure.

Breaking all the norms, and choosing the right city to retire in – is a huge one. These Senior Living Homes makes a huge difference in the elderly lives and there are several concerns to be addressed like – standards of living, affordability, accessible health care facilities, distance from children, safety rates, overall weather and more. Priorities may differ from one individual to another.

Currently, the trend of senior living homes is being shifted from the ‘one size fits all’ approach to person’s individual choice to live independently and get personalized care and housing after their retirement. This led to the concept of ‘Senior living homes or Retirement Homes’. The idea of elderly people living independently with an array of amenities and features geared for seniors, under custom-tailored circumstances. Here are some of the India’s best cities to grow old in:

Lavasa, a hill-station near PuneOne out of the many other things that make Pune an ideal city to grow old in (including the easy connectivity to Mumbai), is its all-year-round healthy climate. Pune often ranked on the first position on all lists that rank the top places to retire in India. What makes Lavasa all the more unique is that it’s a pleasing hill-station, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The rolling green hills, wide expansive spaces make it feel like a slice of paradise. Affordable medical aid and availability of quality senior-friendly homes in an affordable cost makes Lavasa an ideal choice for the retirees.

Bhiwadi

Bhiwadi is located just 40 km from Gurgaon; it is witnessing a shift from its erstwhile image as a mere industrial area to a destination with full-fledged real estate viability. Being a part of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), it is now acknowledged a great choice for potential real-estate investors.  Bhiwadi was the first mover in the senior housing segment in India offering affordable senior housing options with quality lifestyle. Its success helped to drive out the perception that senior housing is similar to old age homes. Bhiwadi’s experiment has served as a case study on providing lifestyle living to the elders after their retirement. Hence, it comes as no surprise that there is a major retiree population in this city with communities like Ashiana Nirmay and Utsav housing 800+ seniors.

Jaipur

Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan also known as the Pink City, that manages to straddle the old and the new with ease. Jaipur is a bustling tourist centre and a commercial zone all wrapped into one, offering all the amenities and facilities of a metropolitan city. It is one of the top destinations for retirees not just from India, but also overseas. A large number of seniors from the UK, USA, and other countries prefer Jaipur to spend their retirement years for the congestion-free roads, ample parking facilities, expansive open areas, plenty of health clubs and a lot more.

Chennai

Chennai is considered as a retirement haven for elders as the trend in Southern India is changing. Social infrastructure, Affordable lower living costs compared to the other metros like Bangalore, Mumbai, and Delhi, Chennai offers a safe and secure space for the retirees to spend their golden years. It is also considered as the health capital of India. Availability of modern healthcare facilities, skilled nursing, no waiting periods at hospitals make seniors choose Chennai to retire.

Coimbatore

Coimbatore is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu that has allegedly emerged as one of the top retirement cities in the country for offering excellent healthcare facilities and pleasant climatic conditions, as well as the development of several retirement communities.

Bangalore

Bangalore is also known as the Silicon Valley of India, it is not the first destination that comes to mind when considering retirement. Though the city is notorious from insane traffic jams, high costs of living, but it also has plenty of options going for it, to be considered by seniors looking to retire. With a plethora of medical institutions offering world-class healthcare all around the city and efficient and modern commercial and social infrastructure, makes Bangalore aneasy to make friends, even after retirement.

Mumbai

Just like Bangalore, Mumbai is another top metro city that is an unlikely contender in the race for the best cities to retire in. The drawbacks of Mumbai are similar to Bangalore – sky-high property prices, congestion, traffic, pollution and the chaos of a big city. But it can be considered if you have family residing in the city, or if you prefer cities to spend your retirement years then Mumbai may be a good choice for you to retire in

You cannot choose the best city that works for all retirees as everyone has different need and requirements. There are several factors you should consider while you look for a retirement home–proximity to family, finances, healthcare, amenities, preferences and more. Make sure to consider the pros and cons of each city as mentioned above and pick the right retirement destination that makes it possible for you to enjoy the golden years of your life in serenity and happiness.