Assisted Living
For seniors requiring bathing, dressing, mobility, or medication assistance. Care assessed individually with family.
📍 In Kolkata
Apnalay — Thakurpukur, near Thakurpukur Cancer Hospital, Kolkata
Adding life to your years.
Thakurpukur, near Thakurpukur Cancer Hospital
- Run by Inner Wheel Club of Central Calcutta
- 30 rooms
- Rental model
- Urban setting
What is this place?
- Care offered
- Assisted Living
- From
- ₹20,400/month
- Deposit
- ₹5L – ₹7.5L
- Rooms
- 30 in total
Could they look after your parent?
The first thing to settle — for yourself, or for the person you are helping — is whether this place can look after the need as it is now, and as it may become.
Medical safety net
- Doctor's visit, Ambulance Facility, Emergency Medical Services, Association with the nearest hospital
- Nearest hospital: Thakurpukur Cancer Hospital
Care beyond the levels listed above is assessed individually, and anything it costs is set out in what you pay. We don’t publish a fixed clinical ceiling for this campus — where a need sits close to the edge of assisted living, that is a conversation with an advisor and the facility’s own clinical staff, not something a web page should promise.
Is it any good — honestly?
This is Tribeca’s judgement, not the operator’s description.
7/10Weighted overall
- 7Care
- 7Facility
- 7Value
- 7Location
Assessed Aug 2026
✓ Tribeca verified
Our verdict. A practical senior living option with reliable care, essential amenities and flexibility for short or long stays.
It tends to suit
- ~4km from Joka Metro means visiting is practical, not a day-long expedition. Frequent family contact possible.
- Seeking quality care without luxury pricing. ₹20,400–₹27,800/month is accessible for most middle-class families.
- Both included in the standard package. No need to pay extra for medical care you'll actually use.
- Good care, practical amenities, fair pricing. No premium positioning, no unnecessary frills — just solid senior living.
How we assessed this place
In our assessment, Apnalay is a thoughtfully planned assisted living Thakurpukur Kolkata facility that offers both short- and long-stay options. Apnalay represents a strong middle-ground option — not the most budget-conscious choice, but significantly less expensive than luxury facilities, yet retaining quality care and medical support. The location in Thakurpukur is a major advantage: ~4km from Joka Metro makes visiting feasible for families without a major time commitment. This is one of the closest high-quality facilities to central Kolkata that we recommend.
What genuinely stands out: The balance. You get doctor support and nursing care (not just attendant assistance), standard-sized rooms (~300 sq ft), garden access, and a well-maintained facility — all at pricing that doesn't break the middle-class family budget. The facility is neither premium-positioned nor bare-bones; it's genuinely functional without pretense.
Care quality: Doctor support is available on call. Nursing care is part of the package, so residents with medical complexity can be managed on-site. Housekeeping, laundry, and meals are included. For families seeking essential care without luxury amenities, this is sufficient.
What you get: The mid-level facility. Standard, compact rooms. Practical and comfortable amenities. Close to Kolkata City Centre (25–30 mins drive). Suitable for seniors who wish to live within a budget and get convenience, comfort as well as quality of care.
This is Tribeca’s own editorial judgement, formed from a visit and the operator’s records. It is not a user review, not an operator self-rating, and it is not averaged with anyone else’s opinion.
Assessed by the Tribeca Senior Living team, Aug 2026
Can I just talk to someone?
Talk to the advisor who assessed this place about whether it suits your parent.
Talk it throughWhat will this cost me?
Every money figure on this page is written here. Anywhere else you see a price, it is pointing back to this section.
- Monthly fee
- ₹20,400 – ₹42,000 per monthTaxes as applicable
- Refundable deposit
- ₹5L – ₹7.5L
- Refund position
- 90% of the deposit refundable
- One-time admission charge
- ₹0Non-refundable
- Lock-in
- No lock-in period. Choose the tier that fits your budget.
- Indicative first-year commitment
- ₹7,44,800Deposit, one-time admission charge and twelve months of rent
- Of the deposit, this comes back
- ₹4,50,00090% of the deposit is refundable
- First-year cost after that refund
- ₹2,94,800
Billed separately
AC rooms are individually sub-metered; electricity consumption charges for the AC are billed separately to the Resident.
| Room | Single | Couple | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-AC Room | ₹20,400 | Not available | ₹5L |
| Non-AC Room | Not available | ₹35,000 | ₹7.5L |
| AC Room | ₹21,400 | Not available | ₹5L |
| AC Room | Not available | ₹37,500 | ₹7.5L |
| Suite | ₹27,800 | Not available | ₹5L |
| Suite | Not available | ₹42,000 | ₹7.5L |
What room would it be?
What you — or the person you are helping — would actually occupy.
- 30 rooms in total
- Non-AC Room Occupancy: single · Size: 300 sq ft
- Non-AC Room Occupancy: couple · Size: 300 sq ft
- AC Room Occupancy: single · Size: 300 sq ft
- AC Room Occupancy: couple · Size: 300 sq ft
- Suite Occupancy: single · Size: 300 sq ft
- Suite Occupancy: couple · Size: 300 sq ft
Deposit refund timelines and notice terms are set out in the facility’s own agreement. Before you commit, your advisor will show you that clause in full rather than summarise it.
What would the days be like?
Meals: Vegetarian & non-vegetarian.
Lifestyle
- AC Rooms
- Library
- Games & Cards Room
- Temple / Prayer Room
- Landscaped Gardens
Dining
- 4 Meals / In-house Kitchen
- Cafeteria / Dining Hall
Services
- Housekeeping & Laundry
- WiFi / DTH / Intercom
Safety & security
- 24/7 Security & CCTV
Clinical & medical
- Ambulance on Call
- Doctor Support
- Physiotherapy
- Hospital Tie-ups / Admission Assistance
Where is it, and how do I get there?
📍Thakurpukur, near Thakurpukur Cancer Hospital
Thakurpukur, near Thakurpukur Cancer Hospital, Pragatipalli, Thakurpukur, Kolkata-700063Around 13 km from Kolkata city centre.
- Local market, shopping, restaurants. Still part of the city fringe but with cleaner air and quieter environment. Excellent for families who want to visit frequently.
How does joining work?
Try before you commit
Ask your advisor whether a trial stay or an extended visit can be arranged.
Joining
Admission is arranged room by room, through your advisor: choose the room, sign the facility’s agreement, and pay the one-time charge and deposit set out in what you pay.
Availability
We don’t publish a live room count for this facility. Your advisor confirms what is actually open before you travel.
Leaving
This area describes the process only. The lock-in position and how much of the deposit comes back are stated once, in what you pay.
Refund timing, notice period and any deductions live in the facility’s own agreement, and your advisor will show you that clause in full before you commit rather than summarise it.
Anything else?
How does Apnalay compare to other facilities?
Apnalay sits between budget facilities (Rukmani at ₹18K) and premium facilities (Jagriti Dham at ₹45K). You're paying more than budget options but get significantly better location (14.5km vs 22–28km) and nursing care included. You're paying less than luxury facilities and don't get green certifications or premium amenities, but the care quality is strong and location is superior.
Is parking available?
Parking Available
Ask about this place
Our advice is free for families. We are paid a placement fee by the facility only if your move actually happens and lasts.
What else should I look at?
Comparing places side by side is the point — here are other homes in Kolkata.
Peace Senior Living
From ₹19,400/month
Rukmani Amar Aangan
From ₹22,000/month
Godhuli Senior Citizens' Home
From ₹18,000/month
