Gujarat’s Old Age Homes Rise From 235 To 379 In Two Years Amid Changing Family Structure
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Gujarat’s changing family structure is driving a sharp rise in old age homes and senior-care facilities across the state. As children move abroad or shift to other cities for jobs and business, private, trust-run and senior-care facilities are increasingly becoming part of the support system for elderly people.
According to 2026 business-listing data cited in the source material, Gujarat has around 379 private and institutional old age homes, senior living centres and related care facilities. Two years ago, the figure was around 235, indicating an addition of nearly 140 institutions in the period.
Small Private Old Age Homes On The Rise
Old age homes have traditionally been associated with large premises offering accommodation and care to elderly residents. The trend is now changing, with smaller private facilities operating from bungalows and independent houses also becoming more common.
In Ahmedabad, areas such as Akhbarnagar, Wadaj and Vastrapur are seeing increased demand for bungalows and tenements to operate old age homes, according to the source material.
Ahmedabad Emerges As The Biggest Hub
The number of facilities listed in Ahmedabad has increased considerably over the years.
The city once had around 15 old age homes, a figure that later rose to 42. As of April 1, 2026, around 89 institutions were listed in various directories.
The figure includes traditional old age homes as well as senior living facilities, assisted living facilities and other elderly care centres. The source notes that this is an estimate based on available listings.
Surat, Vadodara And Rajkot Also See Growth
The city-wise listing data shows:
- Ahmedabad: 89 institutions
- Surat: 63
- Vadodara: 48
- Rajkot: 23
- junagadh: 17
Together, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot account for around 220 institutions.
Government Records Also List Old Age Homes
Apart from business-listing data, the Social Defence Department of the Government of Gujarat maintains official records of old age homes across several districts.
The records include districts such as Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Vadodara, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Kutch, Dahod, Narmada, Panchmahal, Patan and Surendranagar.
The rise in the number of facilities reflects the growing demand for organised senior care as traditional joint-family arrangements change and more families live separately due to employment and migration.
