This page contains information specific for dementia care in Mumbai/ Greater Mumbai, for the convenience of caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. [read disclaimer.]
- Facilities for persons with Alzheimer’s/ other dementias.
- Dementia-related material in various Indian languages (including Marathi and Gujarati).
- General tips for locating relevant resources in a city.
While this page includes several possible dementia care resources and some contact information on these, please note that:
1) You will need to evaluate them for suitability and reliability. In addition to your checklists of what features are important to you., also look for things like registration under MHCA where relevant.
2) Entities keep changing their activities, so please contact them for updated information.
3) The websites and social media profiles of the entities may not have updated contact information. If the information does not work, look for a social media platform they posted recently on and post your query there. Also, Google maps may show reviews; see what they say and how recent they are.
4) Many organizations do not respond promptly to emails or queries on social media accounts. If so, call their phone numbers or try WhatsApp. Many organizations now use mobile numbers for their main contact even if their sites/ social media profiles show landlines.
5) Different web sources may have different data for the same entity, and you may need to search to find out what is correct now.
Facilities for persons with Alzheimer’s/ other dementias.
Helplines.
- National Helpline for Senior Citizens: Toll-free helpline number 14567 Project of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the National Institute of Social Defence.
- Helpage helpline: All-India toll-free number: 1800 180 1253 .Contact them for help and also to reach any local numbers.
- Tele counselling helpline for mental health, Tele-MANAS: Toll-free, 24/7 helpline number 14416 or 1-800-91-4416, also usable for dementia, by the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, available in many languages.
- Dementia India Alliance’s National Dementia Support Line at 8585 990 990, 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Saturday.
- A national helpline for palliative care is available from Pallium India at 91 964 588 4889 / +91 860 688 4889.
- Helplines for depression/ emotional support can be seen at this link.
- Dignity helpline: Senior citizen helpline at 1800 267 8780 run by Dignity Foundation, working days, working hours only.
- Silver Innings Referral Helpline (Mon-Fri 10am to 5pm): 90290 00091/ 99871 04233.
- 24 x 7 Mumbai Police Infoline: 1090 and Women’s helpline: 103.
- Thane City – Police Elder Helpline (24 hrs): 1090.
- Shree Manav Seva Sangh (shreemanavsevasangh.org) : 022-6263 6465
- The Family Welfare Agency (FWA) (familywelfareagency.org): 022-230 82085
For dementia help, contact the various dementia organizations listed below.
Aaji Care Geriatric Care Centres (assisted living) and other dementia care support from Aaji Care,
Aaji Care Geriatric Care Centre: Aaji Care has assisted living facilities (Elder Care Homes) for long-term and short-term care for geriatric, palliative, and post-operative care. They have a mixed profile of residents (some with and some without dementia). They provide services like physiotherapy, nursing, yoga, etc. See more at their Youtube channel Opens in new window. Please contact them to know more.
24 x 7 Care Home.
Aaji Care Geriatric Care Centre (Thane), behind Bhaindarpada bus stop, Opposite LODHA Splendora, Ghodbunder Rd, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra 400 607. Ph 99200 18184
Aaji Care Geriatric Care Centre (Versova), Sea Shell Apartment, Opp Nana Nani Park Seven Bungalows, Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400 061. Ph 86345 03233
Aaji Care Geriatric Care Centre (DN Nagar) Bellevue Nursing Home, Sejal Building, 1st Floor, Link Extension Road, Off Veera Desai Rd, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400 053. Ph 85914 48307
Aaji Care also supports home care by providing home health services and trained helpers, etc., including attendants for dementia home care. They may also have other services to support home care.
Jagruti Rehabilitation Centre.
Jagruti Rehabilitation Centres, started by Dr. Amar Shinde, are residential facilities that accept seniors, including those with dementia. Services include care like hygiene, feeding, exercises, as well as medical care, and may accept persons in late stage dementia also. See some information on the Mumbai and projects here (Mumbai Opens in new window and Navi Mumbai Opens in new window.)
24 x 7 Care Home.
Jagruti Rehabilitation Centre, Siddhi Vinayak, Plot no 37, Near Dhanashree Pearl Building, Sector-5, Petali, Taloja Phase 1, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410 208.
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Jagruti Rehabilitation Centre, Fatima Devi School, Sushmita Building, Railway Station, Manchubhai Road, Near, Malad Subway, Malad East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400 097.
Contact (Phone/ WhatsApp) +91 98222 07761 Email: info@jagrutirehab.org, website:jagrutirehab.org Opens in new window.
Contact Aaji Care Helpline at 99200 18184 , 85914 48309, email: contact@aajicare.in, Website: aajicare.in Opens in new window, and Facebook page here Opens in new window.
A1 Snehanjali, assisted living for elders.
A1 Snehanjali: Accepts persons with conditions like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and elders who need assistance in activity of daily living but do not need constant medical intervention or nursing home care. They use a person-centric approach, and accept persons with dementia who are in early/ mid-stage dementia. This initiative is by the Silver Innings Social Enterprise which is part of the Silver Innings group.
24 x 7 Care Home.
A1 Snehanjali – D’Silva Nagar: A1 Snehanjali Elder Care Home, Marciana Bungalow, D’Silva Nagar, Nala Village, Nalasopara west, Taluka Vasai, Dist. Palghar, Maharashtra 401 203, Center Manager Tel: 93239 19145, 99871 04233.
Email : a1snehanjali@gmail.com , silverinnings@gmail.com, Facebook: www.facebook.com/A1Snehanjali, Website: a1snehanjali.com Opens in new window.
A Silver Amore, assisted living for elders.
A Silver Amore: This assisted living facility provides long and short term care options for seniors who need assistance in daily tasks. They accept seniors with dementia, Parkinson’s, paralysis and other old age related problems, and take dementia persons in all stages of dementia. Contact them for details and their processes, etc.
24 x 7Care Home.
A Silver Amore, Survey No. 237, Hissa No 18, Next to Emerald ISLE resort, Shire Road, Bhate Bunder, Above Vailankani Church, Uttan Village, Bhayandar (West), Dist. Thane, Maharashtra 401106, Tel: 022-6565 1199, +91-99672 70587, Email : asilveramore@gmail.com, info@asilveramore.com , Facebook page here Opens in new window, Website: asilveramore.com Opens in new window.
Dignity Lifestyle, Neral, assisted care .
Dignity Lifestyle Retirement Township, Neral, includes an Assisted Care Block where they accept and support persons with dementia, Parkinson’s, etc. This is an assisted care facility, not a medical facility. Please be very clear about what the facility provides, especially in terms of medical support/ responsibility.
24 x 7 Care Home.
Dignity Lifestyle Township.
Karjat Matheran main Road, Neral – Raigad District-410 101, Maharashtra
Tel: 089998 16369/ +91 97630 65719/ 91520 17120.
Email: askdignity@dignitylifestyle.org, mita.lonkar@dignitylifestyle.org
Website : www.dignitylifestyle.org Opens in new window. Page describing this facility here Opens in new window. Facebook hereOpens in new window.
ARDSI Mumbai (Mumbai Chapter of Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India).
ARDSI Mumbai Chapter offers day care that includes integrative therapies, risk reduction, awareness programs, customised and collaborated public events, training programs, etc. Please contact them to know more.Contact person: Vidya Shenoy, Phones: 97570 95327, 82861 27890, Email: vishvidya9@gmail.com. Facebook page here Opens in new window, Instagram here Opens in new window.
Smriti Vishvam: Universe of Memory – Day Care of Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) Mumbai Chapter,
Address:at Ground Floor, A-1, 1, Nowsarwanji Wadi, Gabriel Street, Paradise Cinema, Mahim, Mumbai 400016.
Dignity Foundation Dementia Day Care Centre, Mahim and Malad
Dignity Foundation site lists dementia day care centers in Mahim and Malad. Please contact them for the status and more details.
Contact: Dignity Foundation – Dementia Day Care Center, Unit No 210, Udyog Mandir 1, Bhagaji Keer Marg, Next to Bank of Baroda, Mahim West, Mumbai 400 016, Phone 915-2017 120 Email: responsedignity@dignityfoundation.com, AND Dignity Foundation – Dementia Day Care Center, Ground Floor, Brijwasi Apartment, 55-D, Daftari Road, Opposite Gaushala Road, Malad – East, Mumbai, +91 77385 28580 / 91729 28580
Dignity Foundation’s website page listing their day cares is here Opens in new window.
Additional Listings: diagnostic facilities/ memory clinics.
You can contact the OPD clinics of the psychiatry/ neurology/ geriatrics department of any reputed hospital for diagnosis and treatment. If possible, ask for dementia specialists. Some additional listings are given here – they may even have special dementia clinics (memory clinics, geriatric psychiatry clinics, etc.) (alphabetical list).
De Sousa Foundation supports multiple mental health areas, including problems more common in old age, and also dementia. They conduct workshops and provide help and information. Phone: +91 98206 96828 E-mail: avinashdes888@gmail.com, Site: desousafoundation.com/middle-age-and-old-age-related-problem/ Opens in new window , Facebook page here Opens in new window.
Holy Family (Dept of Neurology/ Psychiatry) can be contacted for diagnosis/ treatment of dementia and such disorders. Address: St. Andrew’s Road, Bandra (West),Mumbai 400 050, Phone: 91 22-6267 0555 +91 22-6267 0366, E-mail: info@holyfamilyhospital.in, Website: www.holyfamilyhospital.in Opens in new window.
J.J Hospital-Grant Medical College, Psychiatry/ Neurology departments are another resource for diagnosis/ treatment. Contact Sir J. J.hospital, Byculla, Mumbai 400 008, Phone: 022 2373 5555, 022 2373 1144. Website gmcjjh.edu.inOpens in new window
KEM Hospital (King Edward Memorial Hospital) : Contact their neurology or psychiatry departments. Address: Acharya Donde Marg, Parel, Mumbai 400 012. India. Tel.: 91-22-2410 7000 Site www.kem.edu Opens in new window.
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute can be contacted for diagnosis/ treatment. Contact: Rao Saheb Achutrao Patwardhan Marg, Four Bunglows, Andheri (W), Mumbai – 400053, Tel: 24 Hrs +91-22-4269-6969, Phone number for neurology +91 (22) 4269 9781, Check their Neurosciences departmentOpens in new window, their memory clinic page Opens in new window.
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital. Has neurology and psychiatry departments which may provide diagnosis and treatment support. Address:,Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Road, Sion, Mumbai -400 022, Tel: (+91 22) 2407 6381, 022-24049023, 022-68660000, Website: www.ltmgh.com/ Opens in new window.
Nair Hospital (Psychiatry department) supports dementia diagnosis/ treatment and may also have a psychogeriatric clinic. Contact the Psychiatry department (Dr. Alka Subramanyam) for details. Address: BYL Nair Charitable Hospital and Topiwala National Medical College, Dr. A.L.Nair Road, Mumbai 400 008, Tel: (022) 2302 7000 Web: www.tnmcnair.com/ Opens in new window, psychiatry department hereOpens in new window.
Dr.Santosh Bangar – Neuropsychiatrist. A dementia specialist, runs the MIND (Mental Illness and Dementia) clinic for senior citizens. Contact: Om Chambers, 203, 2nd Floor August Kranti Road, Mumbai 400 036, Practo profile hereOpens in new window.
Dr.Ashutosh Shetty -Dementia Specialist Neurologist. Neuron Clinic, C-1, Ratandeep CHS, Next to Shopper’s Stop, S V Road, Andheri West. Practo profile here Opens in new window.
Additional Listings: Possible resources for day care, rehab, full-time care homes.
This section is for names received from readers/ volunteers/ newspaper reports/ other sources for organizations that may provide dementia support directly, or as a part of their overall work for seniors. Some may have day cares or residential cares. 24 x 7 Care Home and/ or Day Care.
Anandvan Wellness Centre: This was mentioned by someone as a psychiatry hospital and a care home for persons with mental illness issues. Address: “003”, Vidula CHS LTD, Near St. George Church, Ganapa Mandir Chowk, Ram Laxman Marg, Panchal Nagar, Nallasopara (West), Dist-Palghar-401203, Phone +91 72190 10120, +91 93204 14145, Emails anandvanwellnesscentre@gmail.com , care@anandvanwellnesscentre.com and enquiry@anandvanwellnesscentre.com. Facebook page here Opens in new window. Site at anandvanwellnesscentre.com Opens in new window. Please contact to check any details/ suitability.
Balaji Healthcare: This assisted living centre is at Vasind, Maharashtra, and accepts persons with dementia also. Phone +91 8857-954470 Emails: ramanibrahma@balajihealth.org, info@balajihealth.org Website: balajihealth.org Opens in new window, Facebook page here Opens in new window
HCAH – Stroke & Paralysis Recovery Hospital This rehab centre, part of HCAH (see their page on this hereOpens in new window) uses a multi-disciplinary team for rehab of persons who have had strokes or need various types of neurocare. Contact 07965083263 Maps link hereOpens in new window:
Dr M.L. Dhawale Trust’s homeopathic hospital in Palghar has a geriatric care centre and provides support and in-patient care for seniors with dementia, paralysis, Parkinsonism, paralysis and other disabilities. Address: Dr. M. L. Dhawale Memorial Trust, Rural Homoeopathic Hospital, Palghar – Boisar Road, Opp. S.T. Workshop, Palghar 401 404, Maharashtra. Contact 77200 16357, 02525 256 932, Email: mldthosp@gmail.com . The Trust’s site is at mldtrust.org Opens in new window. Facebook page here Opens in new window.
Varista : Data has been received that Varista, a Daytime Center in Santacruz for seniors run by professionals may also accept elders with dementia. Tel: 084519 00405, +91 22 2660 6033 Email: varista.org@gmail.com, info@varista.org , Site at varista.org Opens in new window. Facebook page here Opens in new window Instagram hereOpens in new window.
Additional Listings: Organizations involved in counseling/ home care services and support
Caregiver Saathi: Supports caregivers through various initiatives, and may have specific initiatives for dementia caregivers. Ask them about their support groups, webinars, Facebook groups and Whatsapp groups for dementia caregivers. Contact+91-932-6161-735 Email info@caregiversaathi.co.in, site caregiversaathi.co.in Opens in new window
Echoing Healthy Ageing(EHA) : Supports the elderly with dementia, depression and mild cognitive impairment through non-pharmacological interventions. Also conducts cognitive stimulation programme comprising curated cognitive activities, art therapy, music therapy, etc for senior citizens. Their in-person home visits are available in Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai.They have clinic and group sessions in select locations of Mumbai. Sessions are conducted by a trained geriatric psychologist. Their online brain exercises are available pan-India. They run Government accredited certificate training programs for caregivers and professionals. Contact them for the latest information, at E-mail: info@echoinghealthyageing.com , Ph:+91 98678 32665, +91 9158656665 Facebook page Opens in new window, website: echoinghealthyageing.com Opens in new window
Synapsium: This brain health clinic is a resource website that offers self-paced training, resources, checklists and questionnaires for individuals/ families coping with dementia, healthcare professionals and volunteers. Phones: 022 236 33103 | +91 98209 63103 Email: connect@synapsium.in Website: synapsium.in Opens in new window.
Tanvi Mallya’s Eldercare Services(TMECS): TMECS provides several home-based services for person with dementia and family caregivers. Includes home assessments, customized care plans, cognitive stimulation therapy, training, counselling, physical therapy, and other support for managing care. They support families across Mumbai. See tanvimallyaseldercare.in Opens in new window, or Facebook page here Opens in new window Contact: +91.99202.49321 Email: tanvi@tanvimallyaseldercare.in, mailtmecs@gmail.com.
Some multi-city organizations may offer support in your city/ locality for home health support, support, rehab and recovery for various health challenges, medical equipment at home, etc. As the services and cities handled by such providers keep changing frequently, these are listed on a separate page, and include Antara Senior Care, Anvayaa Kin Care, Apollo Homecare, Care24, Eldercare, Emoha, FamPhy, Healthcare atHOME (HCAH), Lifecircle Senior Care, Mayacare, Nightingales Home Health Care, Portea and Samarth. Some offer services in only metros and selected state capitals and nearby areas, but others also work in some smaller cities. Please check: Multi-city service providers for senior care and dementia.
Additional Listings: Important organizations working for seniors.
Prominent organizations working for seniors are (alphabetic order):
Dignity Foundation: This Mumbai-based organization works for senior citizens through initiatives in some large cities. The main office in B-206 Byculla Service Industries Premises, D K Cross Road (Sussex Road), Byculla East, Mumbai 400 027. Tel: 022- 6138 1100 Email: responsedignity@gmail.com . Website : www.dignityfoundation.com Opens in new window, www.dignitylifestyle.org [nwewindow].
Helpage helpline: This all-India organization with local branches supports senior citizens in multiple ways. They may also offer geriatric physiotherapy.Contact them at 1800 180 1253 (All-India tollfree number). Email: headoffice@helpageindia.org Website: helpageindia.org.
The Silver Innings Foundation is an NGO (not for profit) and part of the Silver Innings group (which also includes the for-profit Silver Innings Social Enterprise). The Foundation works with Senior Citizens and their Family Members to create an elder-friendly, dementia-friendly world and does advocacy and networking for the rights of seniors and also arranges events.
Email id: silverinnings@gmail.com , Site silverinningfoundation.org Opens in new window. Phone 91+998710-4233
Palliative Care.
Some dementia organizations and home healthcare service providers may be supporting palliative care.
Palliative care is also available in cancer hospitals/ hospices: such as Tata Memorial Hospital Opens in new window and Shanti Avedna Sadan Opens in new window. These services are likely to be focused on palliative care for cancer.
There is also Sukoon Nilaya, Mahalaxmi (part of King George V Memorial Trust) , which is a free service and has OPD and short term stay facility (and other services, support and training) for persons in advanced stages of non-cancer conditions including dementia, stroke, Parkinsons) and is run by doctors interested in palliative care and supported by Cipla. See kgvmtrust.orgOpens in new window, call 9136 688 545 or contact kgvmpcc2021@gmail.com, info@kgvmtrust.org,
for more ( Instagram page here Opens in new window). More palliative resources in Maharashtra are listed by Pallium Opens in new window.You can also contact the Pallium Helpline at 91 964 588 4889 / +91 860 688 4889 for information and telephonic consultation.
As most palliative care is in the context cancer and HIV/ AIDS, please remain alert that the doctors advising you are familiar with applying palliative care for dementia.
Getting support using online/ all-India resources.
It is now possible to access help through several nationally available helplines for dementia, senior citizen help, depression, palliative care etc; you can see various sections on our page Dementia Caregiver Resources across India, along with general suggestions on how to get online support from any city. Dementia support organizations and support groups may be able to help you even if they are not in your city. Even diagnosis and medical advice (non emergency) is available online, so it is possible to benefit from experts across the country, while sitting at home.
Dementia-related material in various Indian languages (including Marathi and Gujarati).
The full list of dementia/ care resources in various Indian languages (currently Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu) is at Dementia/ Alzheimer’s Resources in Indian Languages.
General tips for locating relevant resources.
Please contact the resources above for dementia/ care support. For resources in other Indian cities/ regions, or across India, check City-wise/ Region-wise resources and Resources across multiple Indian cities. Some tips for locating additional resources:
- Surf the Internet for local services using the name of the city and types of services. For example, look for home care, home health, old age homes, nursing agencies, etc.
- Ask the reception/ nurses at local hospitals. They often know about home health care agencies. The various dementia organizations and elder care organizations listed may also give names of more resources.
- To evaluate online data on a possible service provider, check how recent their events, pictures, social media posts are to understand whether the entity seems operational and reliable.
- For minor procedures, like IV, neighborhood path labs and small clinics may be able to send nurses home. They may even know doctors who make home visits.
- For diagnosis, look at reliable larger hospitals of the city. Check their neurology, psychiatry, and geriatrics departments or special clinics like memory clinics, geriatric clinics, or geriatric psychiatry clinics.
- Also, try using the state name, locality name, other names of your city or nearby cities.
- Of course, in all cases, you must satisfy yourself about the quality and reliability.
For information and suggestions for handling care situations, some useful links are: Quick access to a Caregiving Essential Toolkit and Using Trained Attendants for Dementia Home Care. Please note that Dementia Care Notes does NOT provide any services or any medical consultation.
Note: This page includes all the information available with us for this city/ region. Please note that the data is provided for information and convenience, and is not an endorsement for any person/ organization/ service/ resource. We make no claims that the contents of this page are either accurate or complete, or that the persons/ organizations listed are reliable or that they are suitable for you. No fitment for purpose is intended or implied.