Sadbhavana Old Age Home offers free care to destitute, childless elderly

Sadbhavana Old Age Home in Rajkot has announced free admission for childless, destitute, bedridden and seriously ill elderly individuals, including those suffering from cancer and coma, as it expands operations at its new Vinubhai Bachubhai Nagrecha Campus, which is being developed as one of the world’s largest residential care facilities for senior citizens. Located on the Rajkot-Jamnagar Highway near Paddhari, the 30-acre campus is designed to provide free lifelong care, accommodation and medical support to up to 5,000 elderly and dependent residents.

The project, estimated to cost Rs 500 crore, features 1,400 rooms spread across seven towers with 11 floors each and is being developed with a built-up area of nearly 20 lakh square feet. According to the management of Sadbhavana Old Age Home, the facility is aimed at supporting individuals who have no family support, including childless senior citizens, bedridden patients, people with disabilities and those suffering from serious illnesses.

A dedicated department has also been established for cancer patients, coma patients and completely bedridden individuals of any age who lack caregivers.

The institution currently provides shelter and care to more than 700 residents, including around 260 bedridden individuals who require intensive assistance and are dependent on daily nursing care.

Officials said the facility offers free accommodation, meals, healthcare services and personal care without charging residents any fees. The organisation admits eligible individuals irrespective of caste, religion or community, subject to institutional guidelines and capacity.

The new campus has been designed to provide comprehensive care and a community-oriented environment. Planned facilities include round-the-clock medical services, physiotherapy support, regular health check-ups, cultural and recreational activities, a library, game rooms, a grand auditorium, satsang hall and a temple complex intended to support residents’ spiritual and emotional well-being.

Management representatives said the objective of the project is not only to provide shelter but also to ensure dignity, companionship and quality healthcare for elderly individuals who may otherwise face isolation and neglect.

The institution has appealed to the public to identify and assist destitute, helpless, bedridden, cancer and coma patients who have no support system and help connect them with the facility.

With the expansion of the Vinubhai Bachubhai Nagrecha Campus, Sadbhavana Old Age Home aims to significantly increase its capacity to serve vulnerable elderly citizens and dependent individuals while addressing the growing need for long-term residential care in the region.