₹50,000 a month for comfortable old age home in MP:CM Mohan Yadav to inaugrate five-star hotel–style old age home launched in Bhopal

Senior citizens in Madhya Pradesh can now spend ₹50,000 per month to live their old age in comfort. On January 24, the state’s first paid luxury old age home is set to begin operations in Bhopal. The facility, constructed at a cost of ₹24 crore, will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav. It has been developed by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department for Persons with Disabilities. Monthly rent at the old age home will range between ₹38,490 and ₹49,990, depending on the size of the room. Each room will be equipped with a call bell, intercom, and telephone. Television, refrigerator, and air conditioning facilities will also be provided. The facility has been designed on the lines of a five-star hotel, and rental charges have been fixed accordingly. The old age home aims to provide support to elderly individuals whose children are working abroad or in metropolitan cities. Due to this, many senior citizens are forced to live alone without regular care or companionship, despite being financially stable. Built on 5 acres on Link Road This old age home has been constructed on 5 acres of land on Journalist Colony, Link Road No. 3, in Bhopal. It has 12 single-bed rooms and 22 double-bed rooms, totaling 34 rooms. Arrangements have been made to accommodate 56 elderly residents. Rent will be based on room size 83 old age homes in MP, 2300 people staying for free The Social Justice and Empowerment Department for Persons with Disabilities currently operates 83 old age homes across Madhya Pradesh, where around 2,300 elderly people are living. These facilities provide free accommodation, food, clothing, and healthcare. Despite this, the paid old age home initiative has been introduced specifically for financially strong senior citizens. Know answers to all questions about the old age home in 10 points? 1. Who can live here, and what is the first step for admission? Answer: Elderly persons aged 60 years or above who are physically and mentally healthy are eligible to stay here. Upon arrival, residents will be registered and undergo a medical check-up. If there is any medical history, it must be shared with the on-site medical staff. 2. How many people can be accommodated here? Answer: A total of 56 elderly residents can stay here at one time. The facility has 12 single rooms and 22 double rooms. Both single and double rooms are equipped with luxury amenities. All rooms have a sitting area with comfortable and elegant furniture. Each bed has a study table. Attached bathrooms have been designed keeping elderly needs and convenience in mind. Emergency bells are installed in both the room and bathroom. Every room has an air conditioner, refrigerator, microwave, dry kitchen, wardrobe, and balcony. 3. What is the fee for staying here? Is it monthly or annual? Answer: There are two options for staying. For a single room, the monthly rent is ₹49,500. In a double room, husband and wife, two elderly men, or two elderly women can stay together. The rent for a double room will be double. In addition, a security deposit of ₹1 lakh must be paid at the time of registration. This amount will be refunded after leaving the old age home. 4. What is the minimum and maximum duration of stay? Answer: The minimum stay is one month, and there is no maximum limit. Elderly residents can stay for as long as they wish. NRIs visiting India can also stay here for a few months. If their family members are not in the city, they can avail of the services until their return. 5. What are the food arrangements? What will be served and when? Answer: Balanced and nutritious meals will be provided based on the age, physical fitness, and activity level of residents. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be prepared in the in-house canteen. The gap between lunch and dinner will be a maximum of 5 hours, and there will be a 14-hour gap between dinner and breakfast. The daily menu will be pre-decided. Non-perishable dry food will always be available for emergencies. A dining hall with seating capacity for 55 people has been arranged for meals. 6. How will residents’ health be monitored? Is there an extra charge for routine check-ups? Answer: A doctor will visit once a week for check-ups. Three nurses will be available round the clock in three shifts of eight hours each. Additionally, a physiotherapist, yoga therapist, dietician, and counselor will also be available. No extra charge will be levied for routine check-ups. Both emergency and regular medical care will be provided within the premises. 7. What happens if hospitalization is required? Answer: If a resident needs to be admitted to a hospital due to a medical condition, all hospital expenses will have to be borne by the resident or their family. The old age home will not be responsible for these expenses. 8. Can family members visit? What arrangements are available? Answer: Family members can meet residents in the lounge and spend a few hours. Overnight stays are not permitted. Family members can organize birthday or wedding anniversary celebrations at the facility. 9. What are the basic guidelines for residents? Answer: There will be no restrictions on residents within the old age home. They can spend their days as they wish—read books, talk to fellow residents, walk around the premises, go shopping outside, or meet friends and family. A fixed return time has been set, by which they must return to the facility. 10. Who will operate this old age home and how? Answer: The Madhya Pradesh government has entrusted the operation of this old age home to Seva Bharati. Seva Bharati is an affiliated organization of the RSS and currently operates five other old age homes in MP, all of which are free of cost. The monthly fees paid by residents will go to Seva Bharati, while the security deposit amount will be given to the Madhya Pradesh government. This amount will be used for management, facilities, and staff salaries of the old age home.