The Best Elder Care Services in Chennai | Parent Care in India

Comprehensive, Personalised & Proactive Elderly Home Care Services in Chennai

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Everything your parents need, in one place

Whatever the situation, Samarth handles it.

Select what matters to your family right now –  from Emergency to Companionship.
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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 Singapore Parents in Ahemdabad Emergency resolved

Nidhi and Raj had no relatives in Ahmedabad. When the emergency happened, Samarth was already on the ground — before the family could even book a flight.

Singapore
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 Mumbai every week.”

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

South Korea
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 physio, the medicines. My mother didn’t have to figure out a single thing.”

Daughter in UAEParents in DelhiPost-surgery recovery managed

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

UAE
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 CanadaParents in PuneDaily load lightened
Groceries, medicines, bill payments, appointments — when one parent becomes the other’s caregiver, Samarth steps in for the daily tasks that accumulate.

Canada
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 UKParents in Bengaluru Home made safe
A fall is often the moment families realise they need more than goodwill. Samarth identifies risks before the next one happens.

United Kingdom
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 AustraliaMother in ChennaiJoy restored

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

Australia
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

Best Senior Home Care Services in Chennai

Elderly constitute 22% of the population in Chennai, which is as same as the national average. Those living independently face numerous challenges and risks. The top three chronic health issues in Chennai are respiratory, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases and many elderly suffer from one or more chronic condition. Also, crime rate in Chennai remains high, and many senior citizens in Chennai do not have timely access to necessary healthcare and local assistance.

Why Samarth Eldercare Services?

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  • The No. 1 eldercare organization with 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 30+ countries, to extend support and care to their parents on the ground through out India.
  • Dedicated care teams, led by compassionate local care companions in Chennai (care counsellors and leaders), blend personal touch and technology.
  • Partnered by global corporations, Indian multi-nationals, leading banks to extend  parent-care support for their Indian employees and customers around the world.

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What families say about Samarth

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

Parents in Jamshedpur

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

Parents in Noida

Elderly Care Team in Chennai

Samarth’s exceptional Care Counsellors and leaders are a unique aspect of our support. They are educated and resourceful local residents with a natural ability to connect with the elderly. Our Care Counsellors are carefully matched with the families they assist, ensuring an empathetic approach to senior citizen care services in Chennai.

I enjoy working with people. Being a care manager doesn’t just stop at doing chores, I love to travel the extra mile to help others and to bring a smile on their face just the way I enjoy taking care of the elderly in my own family.

100 +

Personal visits and critical requests completed daily

47 %

of care counselors with Masters or PhD qualification

17 %

of care counselors with BTech and/or MBA qualification

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FAQ's about Senior Care Services in Chennai

Chennai has the highest elderly population in India, including many super-seniors over 80 who live alone. Chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and heart diseases demand constant care, while loneliness and anxiety are common. The shortage of trained caregivers further impacts seniors’ well-being and quality of life.

Samarth provides elderly care services in Chennai that cover a wide range of needs, including medical help, daily support, emergency care, and companionship. From doctor visits and hospital support to bill payments and safety at home, we ensure seniors feel secure, cared for, and connected, bringing peace of mind to their families.

Samarth’s plans for elderly care are highly flexible recognising that the needs of each family are unique. Samarth brings a deep understanding and knowledge of the issues, the people and resources in Chennai and has people who are familiar with social and cultural aspects, having made the city their home. We also create opportunities for elderly in our care to meet and interact with other members like them to enhance their joy and happiness.

The plans and cost vary according to the need. Our most popular plans for elderly care in Chennai starts at around INR 8,000 per month.

Yes, emergency support is an integral part of care for elderly and our programme has you covered for that. It comes with access to a 24X7 emergency helpline to the elderly and family.

Samarth provides trained home attendants for elderly people in Chennai to support them with daily activities, personal care, mobility, and companionship. Our attendants are carefully selected and supervised to ensure their safety, comfort, and dignity at home.

Our Care counsellors in Chennai, who work as extension of children living away acting just like sons and daughters, have the same qualifications as hundreds of them across the country: professional experience, compassion, nearly half with a management, engineering or post-graduate degree, mostly women who come from background similar to our clients, live close by,  and have looked after elderly in their own home.  In fact, many of them are also our clients and we look after their parents and elders in other cities.

Our support for healthcare for elderly is very comprehensive. It includes for example: full support in case of hospitalisation, hospital management, taking to visits to doctor and hospitals, arranging health care at home from nurses, attendants, doctors to even ICU at home, preventive care with health profiling by a physician, support for screening and tests and regular immunisation. We also have specific support for health conditions including dementia, diabetes, and other common ones.

Yes, our teams can assist with most tasks and errands that the elderly would require.

Social engagement and companionship for elderly is a major highlight of Samarth’s holistic approach which focuses on overall wellbeing and quality of life of elderly. We have meetups with other likeminded seniors, opportunities for seniors to pursue an interest or hobby, contribute to social causes depending on their interest, assisted travel to places of interest and much more. Samarth also hosts regular online events on entertainment, music, with wellness and finance experts and on other areas relevant to seniors.

Availaing services is very easy. Request for a discussion with our care advisor through the website and we will discuss your needs, suggest the plan and get started. Your parents or elders could be receiving the best elderly care in India within a few days.

Meet our Leadership

Samarth was born from a personal crisis. When a Founder’s father suffered a stroke in Dehradun, he was hours away, with no system in place to help. Samarth is what they built in response.

Meet the Leadership

Samarth team comprises of Founders and senior leaders who are alums of IIT, IIM, FMS, Cambridge UK, MIT Manipal, DCE, Ashoka University and worked globally with McKinsey, Citi, Stanchart, Halliburton, Microsoft and HP.  

Asheesh Gupta

Founder & Chief Care Officer

An IIT Kanpur and IIM Calcutta alumnus, over the last 30 years Asheesh was a management consultant at McKinsey's offices in India and Europe, and a media and higher education leader

Anuradha Das Mathur

Co-Founder & Advisor, Corp. Affairs

An economist from Cambridge, a Yale World Fellow and a person with boundless energy, Anuradha is the Founding Dean of The Vedica Scholars Programme for Women in New Delhi.

Sanjay Ahuja

Co-Founder & Advisor, Americas

An engineer, an innovator and community leader in Houston, Sanjay worked globally with Halliburton, IBM & CMC before building a consumer products company in the US.

Jeevanshu Soni

Chief Business Officer

Jeevanshu Soni Chief Business Officer A technology sector veteran, PEC Chandigarh alum Jeevanshu has served in business and sales leadership roles at Intel, Microsoft, Micro and Wipro and also co-founded a cleantech venture.

Geeta Srivastav

Advisor, Europe & Middle East

Founder of Magic of India, Outstanding Achievement British Indian Award winner, curator of Holi At London, leading the UK arm of shaadi.com, Geeta is a go-to resource for the Indian diaspora in UK.

We founded Samarth, as we experienced the lack of high quality, trustworthy and caring support for our own parents. We realized that there are many like us who have the same pain. Even today, whatever we do at Samarth is put to a simple test: What will we do with our own parents?

Are you searching for “elderly care services near me”? Stop your search and turn to Samarth for senior care at your home. Rated the best elder care provider in India, Samarth’s elder care team is available in Chennai city, ready to assist with the daily needs of elders, ensuring their independence at home.

Samarth is operational in 350+ cities across India including all localities in Chennai city such as Adyar, Anna Nagar, T. Nagar, Besant Nagar, Nungambakkam, Mylapore, Velachery, Tambaram, Porur, Kilpauk, Egmore, Alwarpet, Saidapet, and many more.
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