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For people who want to care for their elders living in Chennai, but cannot be there, every day.

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When a parent lives alone in Chennai, small health risks turn serious fast. Heat, humidity, and long gaps between check-ins all raise the odds of a missed warning sign. Samarth's local care manager close that gap, in person, not just by phone. Samarth’s unique dignity centred care approach ensures that parents feel enabled and more independent than before.

Roughly 1 in 4 adults over 60 in Chennai has systolic hypertension

Source: Chennai Urban Rural Epidemiology Study (CURES)

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Everything your parents need, in one place

Whatever the situation, Samarth handles it.

When every minute mattered

“When my mother called to say my father was not moving, the only thing I knew was to call Samarth. Within minutes, the ambulance was there. Punam was already at the hospital.”

Family in SingaporeEmergency resolved
Nidhi and Raj had no relatives in city. When the emergency happened, Samarth was already on the ground – before the family could even book a flight.

What Samarth provides for emergencies

  • 24×7 helpline, always answered

    Immediate response, any time of day or night

  • Ambulance coordination

    Arranged and tracked from the first call

  • Real-time family updates

    You know everything as it happens

  • Hospital admission support

    End-to-end from arrival to discharge

  • Insurance claims assistance

    We handle the paperwork so you don’t have to

When chemotherapy meant weekly hospital visits

“If it were not for Rashmi taking care of our father and his chemotherapy, we would have had to travel to city every week.”

Family in South KoreaChemotherapy coordinated
Every appointment, every result, every follow-up – managed by Care Manager Rashmi so the family did not have to fly in each time.

What Samarth provides for medical care

  • Accompanied medical visits

    Reliable companion at every appointment

  • Complete medical coordination

    Scheduling, confirmations, and follow-ups

  • Second opinions, simplified

    Access to trusted specialists

  • Surgery & procedure planning

    Pre-op to post-op, fully supported

  • Medical travel support

    Companion and logistics for intercity trips

When recovery at home felt too risky to manage alone

“After Papa’s surgery, we couldn’t be there. Samarth arranged the nurse, the physiotherapist, the medicines. My mother didn’t have to figure out a single thing.”

Daughter in UAEPost-surgery recovery managed

Qualified nurses, physiotherapists, and attendants – all verified, supervised, and coordinated through one Care Manager.

What Samarth provides for home nursing

  • Doctor visits at home

    Qualified physicians at your parents’ doorstep

  • In-home physiotherapy

    Personalised therapy sessions at home

  • Supervised nursing & attendant care

    Vetted, qualified, and coordinated

  • Telemedicine access

    Video consultations with trusted doctors

  • Medical equipment at home

    Hospital beds, oxygen cylinders, and more

When the everyday things became overwhelming

“Ma was managing the house, the medicines, the bills, and Papa’s needs — all by herself. Samarth took over the list. She finally had time to rest.”

Son in CanadaDaily load lightened
Bills, errands, the little things I couldn’t manage from another country, Samarth just took over and got it done.

What Samarth provides for daily assistance

  • Essential deliveries

    Medicines, groceries, and home-cooked meals

  • Bill payments & financial tracking

    Bills, pension, and expense management

  • Home maintenance

    Repairs, appliances, and home upkeep

  • Digital literacy

    Helping parents master everyday technology

  • Celebrations & religious support

    Pujas, birthdays, and family events

When a fall changed everything

“Dad fell in the bathroom at 6am. After that, we couldn’t sleep. Samarth did a full home safety audit and installed grab rails within the week.”

Daughter in UKHome made safe

A fall is often the moment families realise they need more than goodwill. Samarth identifies risks before the next one happens.

What Samarth provides for safety

  • Home safety & fall prevention audit

    Expert assessment and personalised plan

  • Vetted household staff

    Selection, verification, management, payroll

  • Smart security solutions

    Tech-based safety systems and access control

  • Legal & financial support

    Wills, tax filing, financial and legal planning

  • Roadside & travel assistance

    Pickups, drop-offs, and roadside support

When the silence became the biggest worry

“Mum stopped calling as much. When we visited, she seemed smaller somehow. Samarth gave her outings, a group, and someone who genuinely listened.”

Son in AustraliaJoy restored

Loneliness is often invisible until it becomes serious. Companionship care addresses the emotional health of your parents, not just the physical.

What Samarth provides for companionship

  • Leisure & recreation

    Walks, reading sessions, meaningful engagement

  • Accompanied social outings

    Temples, movies, events — never alone

  • Community meetups

    Regular in-person gatherings with peers

  • Learning & hobbies

    New interests, skills, and creative pursuits

  • Purposeful participation

    Volunteering, mentoring, staying needed

Why Samarth in Chennai

Care Like Son and Daughter™

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  • The best eldercare organisation with the widest reach and capabilities in India, leading the way in building the eldercare ecosystem since 2016.

  • A unique caring approach that is comprehensive, personalised, and proactive, just like from child to a parent.

  • Only organisation trusted by Indians in 33+ countries to extend support and care to their parents on the ground.

  • Dedicated Care Managers in Chennai who blend personal touch with technology.

What families say about Samarth

Told through the doubts they answer

On whether someone else can truly be there

“Samarth fills a huge gap in India, especially for people like me who cannot be there in person to care for our parents.”

Distance Relief

This is what most families tell us: when you cannot be there yourself, what matters most is knowing someone genuinely is.

Rajesh J.

Singapore

On whether this lasts beyond a crisis

“You were our trusted confidantes for nearly 2 years. The personal touch you provided was appreciated by all of us.”

Care Like Family

Real care shows up long after the crisis ends. Two years on, this family still call Samarth their trusted confidantes.

Vijay, Ranjit & Umesh R.

United States

Elderly Care Team in Chennai

Akila Hariharan, Samarth Care Manager in Chennai

Akila Hariharan

Care Manager, Chennai

"I really enjoy the small moments - sharing a cup of tea, listening to old stories, or just asking about their day. Some days bring a health scare, other days just companionship, and either way, I show up fully for the parents I care for at Samarth. Their children may be in another city or country, but I strive to ensure their parents never feel alone. Making Aunty and Uncle Ji smile and brightening their days really keeps me going."

Not just one person, a team on the ground

Samarth care team members in Chennai

Some members of the Samarth Chennai team, who know the city intimately.

Samarth Milan monthly get-together for elders in Chennai

Samarth Milan (monthly get-togethers) for elders in Chennai.

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Recognised by India's leading publications for redefining eldercare

Founded in 2016 by alumni of IIT, IIM, Cambridge, Yale and McKinsey, Samarth was born from a personal crisis. When a Founder’s father suffered a stroke in Dehradun, he was in a different city with no system in place to help. Samarth is what they built in response. 

Samarth Care's app is undeniably a game changer in elder care. It's incredible to see how technology is paving the way for quick and efficient emergency response, keeping families connected even from miles away.

— Venkatesh B.

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  • Track health stats and service history

  • Get emergency alerts instantly

  • Access prescriptions and reports anytime

  • Speak to your Care Manager in-app

FAQ

Senior care in Chennai

Elder care in Chennai typically ranges from Rs 10,000 to Rs 25,000 per month for standard senior citizen care, depending on hours and the level of medical support needed. Samarth’s most popular plans for elderly care in Chennai start at around INR 10,999 per month per family, not per parent.

Samarth’s plans work differently, we charge a single flat fee that covers the entire family and includes care management, coordination, and emergency support, rather than billing per service. Exact pricing depends on your parents’ specific needs, so we’d recommend a quick call with a Care Advisor for an accurate quote.

A care management plan is a different layer on top of a full-time caretaker or maid. It adds oversight of that caretaker, regular health monitoring, doctor coordination, and emergency response, usually for a separate monthly fee. Many families in Chennai view it as a supervisory layer, that affords them peace of mind by having someone overseeing the people who have access to their parents.

Our Chennai-based care managers go through background verification and structured training. 47% hold Master’s or PhD qualifications, while 17% hold BTech or MBA degrees. They’re chosen for genuine compassion and often come from backgrounds similar to the families they support, and several have cared for elderly members in their own families.

A full-time caretaker in Chennai, generally costs Rs 700 to Rs 1,500 per day for hands-on daily support like bathing, mobility, and meals. A caretaker alone has no backup nor can they navigate the more complex needs that elders and families have. So, families in Chennai end up needing a care management plan as well.

Look for a provider that conducts formal police verification and background checks on every caretaker, not just a verbal assurance, and ask to see documentation. Samarth’s caretakers in Chennai go through structured background verification and training before being matched with a family, and are supervised on an ongoing basis rather than placed and forgotten. If a provider hesitates to share verification details clearly, treat that as a warning sign.

Yes. Elder care is much more than patient care. Many Chennai families use a care manager simply as a safety net for active, independent parents, covering things like companionship, errands, and someone to call in case of an emergency. It’s often easier to set this up well before any health issues arise.

You’ll typically get a dedicated care coordinator as your single point of contact, along with regular updates through calls, photos, or an app, depending on what works for your family. Samarth’s Care App gives families in Chennai visibility into health records, service history, and daily updates from anywhere, so you’re not relying on your parents to remember and report everything themselves.

Every care plan includes 24×7 emergency support with a dedicated helpline for both your parents and family members. In an emergency, our local team coordinates ambulance services, hospital admission, and real-time updates to family, including family based abroad, so there’s no delay while decisions are being made from a distance.

Yes. Our care managers in Chennai are local residents, many of them Tamil-speaking, which makes a real difference when your parents need to describe how they’re feeling or simply want to have an easy conversation. We do our best to match managers based on language and comfort, not just availability.

It’s a common concern for families, and we recommend not to rush it. Samarth CareManagers typically start with smaller, low-pressure tasks and build trust gradually, respecting your parents’ pace rather than pushing a full routine from day one. 85% of parents who initially resist come around to valuing Samarth within 3 -6 months, when they see the manager genuinely respects their independence.

Samarth’s elder care services cover all of Chennai. While this page mentions only a few localities, Samarth has expanded to provide their support system across the whole city.

Yes, if your parents have aregular temple visit, a particular pooja routine, or observe specific festival practices, our care managers work these into the care plan rather than treating them as separate from day-to-day care. The goal is to support the life your parent
already have, not change it.

Our care managers are trained to watch for season-specific risks, including dehydration and heat exhaustion during Chennai’s summer months, and fall or mobility risks during heavy monsoon rains. This is built into routine home visits rather than treated as a separate concern.

Samarth’s care plans come at a single price covering the entire family, and not per parent. No hidden fees, no lock-in period, and no questions asked if you wish to cancel.

With Samarth, elder care can start pretty quickly with a needs assessment call to understand your parents’ specific situation before matching a caretaker or coordinator. We recommend speaking to a care advisor right away to get the process started.

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