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Hyderabad’s Senior Living Market Faces Huge Supply Gap
Hyderabad does not have enough homes designed for older people.
The city has about 1,200 to 1,800 such homes, but it may need 15,000 to 20,000 soon.
By 2035, demand could grow to 40,000 to 50,000 homes.
Many children living abroad want safe, managed homes for their ageing parents.
These communities offer housing, healthcare support, security and social activities.
Some families are changing their view of senior living from an old-age home to an independent lifestyle community.
Homes can cost between Rs 65 lakh and Rs 1.5 crore, plus monthly care and maintenance fees.
Developers may build more projects if land, healthcare access and government policies improve.
Hyderabad has 1,200–1,800 operational senior living units versus immediate demand estimated at 15,000–20,000 units.
Demand for organised retirement communities could reach 40,000–50,000 homes in Hyderabad by 2035.
NRIs account for an estimated 50%–65% of enquiries and purchases in organised senior living projects.
Senior living homes cost about Rs 65 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore, with monthly charges of Rs 25,000–Rs 50,000.
The city’s senior living market could become a Rs 10,000 crore–Rs 15,000 crore asset class by 2035.
- Who
- Senior citizens, their families—especially NRI children—developers and senior-care operators in Hyderabad’s housing market.
- What
- Hyderabad is facing a major shortage of organised senior living homes, while demand and development interest are expected to grow substantially.
- Where
- Hyderabad, including potential locations around the Outer Ring Road, Tellapur, Mokila and Kollur.
- When
- The current shortage is being assessed, with major expansion projected through 2035 and the fastest growth forecast for 2026–31.
- Why
- Demand is being driven by a growing elderly population, changing nuclear-family structures and NRI children seeking organised care and managed living for parents.
Key facts
- Current supply
- About 1,200–1,800 operational dedicated senior living units in Hyderabad.
- Immediate demand
- An estimated 15,000–20,000 units, indicating a supply deficit exceeding 85%.
- 2035 demand
- Potential demand of 40,000–50,000 organised retirement homes.
- Home prices
- Approximately Rs 65 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore for one- and two-bedroom units.
- Monthly charges
- Typically Rs 25,000–Rs 50,000 for maintenance and care services.
- NRI involvement
- NRIs initiate an estimated 50%–65% of enquiries and purchases in organised developments.
- Planned pipeline
- Around 2,500–4,000 units are in planning or early construction.
Quotes
B. Jagannath Rao
President-Elect of CREDAI Hyderabad
“But this perception is rapidly shifting as families recognise these developments as lifestyle-driven independent communities”
thehansindia.com
“Senior housing is an essential emerging niche that will transition into a mainstream asset class over the next decade”
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