Objective Decision Guide

Assisted living vs home care

Why hiring a domestic attendant at home often fails to solve the real problem.

When an elderly parent struggles alone, the instinctive Indian response is to hire a full-time domestic helper or attendant. But families soon realize that domestic helpers provide neither clinical safety nor companionship. Explore the fundamental differences:

Care at home or assisted living?

For a senior with moderate care needs, full-time home care in Delhi NCR typically costs ₹58,200 to ₹75,600 a month before medicines. A twin room at Omsorg starts at ₹54,279, GST included.

What your parent gets
Area	Care at home	Omsorg Assisted Living
Caregiver cover	One caregiver, with gaps when they are sick, on leave or resign	A rotating team, 24/7, including nights and holidays
Nursing	Timed visits, then nobody until the next one	Nurse supervision on site around the clock
Health monitoring	Depends on the caregiver noticing	Daily vital signs and medication reminders
Meals	Cook or tiffin, arranged separately	Three meals daily and a personalised diet plan
Company	Often alone for most of the day	Group meals, yoga, walks and daily activities
Emergencies	Family is called, then arranges help	Emergency response systems and trained staff on site
Who manages it	The family: hiring, leave, replacements, payroll	Omsorg handles staffing, training and rosters
Monthly cost	Several separate bills	One monthly fee, GST included

Monthly cost for a solo senior with moderate needs
Cost item	Home care, Delhi NCR	Omsorg
Full-time live-in caregiver (agency)	₹33,000 – 39,000	Included
Agency placement and management fee	₹3,000 – 5,000	Included
Nurse home visits (2 a week at ₹800)	₹6,400	Included
Three meals daily (cook or tiffin)	₹6,000 – 9,000	Included
Housekeeping (separate from caregiver)	₹3,000 – 5,000	Included
Laundry	₹800 – 1,200	Included
Electricity, water, Wi-Fi, maintenance	₹4,000 – 6,000	Included
Emergency and replacement costs	₹2,000 – 4,000	Included
Medicines and consumables	At actual cost	At actual cost
Monthly total	₹58,200 – 75,600	From ₹54,279 (twin)

Home care figures are estimates based on typical Delhi NCR rates in 2026 and vary by agency and location. Omsorg fees are starting-from rates, GST included, confirmed after a personal care assessment.

Home care is the right choice for many families, especially when needs are light and someone is at home. When care is needed through the night, or the family is managing caregivers from another city or country, assisted living usually gives more cover for a similar monthly cost.

What does care at home cost you?

Enter what you pay today and compare it honestly with a room at Omsorg, including when home care works out cheaper.

Discuss Your Family's Options

Speak with our Senior Care Advisor about whether home care or assisted living is the safer choice for your parent.