Choosing an old age home is not only about comparing the amount written at the bottom of a quotation. Families should first confirm what care is included, which items are charged separately and how the plan changes if the resident’s needs increase.
This checklist helps families review a quotation clearly before paying a deposit or confirming admission.
1. Is the quotation based on an assessment?
Ask the care provider to understand the resident’s mobility, medical history, memory concerns, medication needs, diet and level of assistance before giving a final quotation. A general estimate without an assessment may not reflect the actual care required.
2. What accommodation is included?
Confirm whether the quotation is for a shared, semi-private or private room. Ask whether the amount includes the bed, linen, housekeeping, laundry, electricity and other everyday facility expenses.
3. What nursing and personal care are included?
The quotation should clearly distinguish personal assistance from clinical nursing tasks. Ask what support is available for bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility, toileting, medication routines and night-time needs.
Where nursing support is required, confirm the type of professional assigned and whether GNM, ANM or BSc Nursing staff are available for the assessed requirement.
4. Which medical expenses are separate?
Ask whether medicines, doctor consultations, laboratory tests, ambulance use, hospital visits, medical consumables and special equipment are included or billed separately. These details should be written down instead of being left as verbal promises.
5. Are food and special diets covered?
Confirm how many meals and refreshments are provided. If the resident needs a diabetic, low-salt, soft or other prescribed diet, ask whether it changes the quotation.
6. Is there a deposit or notice period?
Before admission, request written information about the deposit, refund terms, payment date, notice period and any admission or documentation charges. Keep a copy of the signed terms and every payment receipt.
7. When can the monthly amount change?
Care needs may change after illness, reduced mobility or hospital discharge. Ask the provider to explain which changes may require a revised care plan and how the family will be informed before additional charges apply.
8. What happens during an emergency?
Confirm whom the facility contacts, which hospital or ambulance arrangements are normally used, how family approval is obtained and which emergency expenses are billed separately.
9. Can the family visit the facility first?
A facility visit helps families check cleanliness, room conditions, accessibility, safety arrangements, daily routines and staff interaction. Meet the care team and discuss the resident’s requirements before making a decision.
10. What documents should you receive?
Request a written quotation or care plan that includes:
- Resident details and assessed care level
- Room or accommodation type
- Included nursing and personal-care support
- Meals and housekeeping inclusions
- Items charged separately
- Deposit and refund terms
- Payment schedule and notice period
- Emergency and hospital-transfer process
- Contact person for family updates
Compare the total care plan, not one advertised amount
The right quotation is one that is clear, suitable for the resident and realistic about exclusions. Families looking for a broader explanation of the factors affecting fees can read our old age home cost guide in Bangalore.
For care involving regular nursing or health monitoring, also review our guide to old age homes with medical facilities in Bangalore.
Request an assessment and written quotation
Bangalore Care Takers has supported Bangalore families since 2016. Families can discuss old age home care, nursing support and the resident’s individual requirements before scheduling a facility visit in Kothanur.
Call +91 77605 06666 or contact Bangalore Care Takers on WhatsApp to request an assessment and written quotation.
Care availability and the final quotation depend on the resident’s assessment and current facility capacity.