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If you are buying from the Paranjape group in Bangalore with an older parent in mind, the project to look at is Paranjape Athashri in Whitefield. Athashri is the group's label for housing planned around senior citizens. This community is complete, handed over in December 2015 on about 3.5 acres. It offers 1 BHK and 2 BHK homes, listed from about Rs. 41.52 Lakhs.

The company is headquartered in Pune, where the family business grew during the city's industrial expansion in the 1980s. Senior living is one of its stated focus areas, through the Athashri and Aastha projects. For a Bangalore buyer, the point is that Athashri was designed for older residents from the start, not converted later. That shapes what you should look for when you visit.

Check how the building supports daily life for older residents: lifts, ramps, handrails, emergency call systems and access to medical help. Ask whether a care or service team is on site, what it costs each month and who runs it. Speak to current residents about how the association handles repairs and common services.

As the project is finished, most sales here will be resales. Ask for the occupancy certificate and the title documents going back to the first buyer, and confirm there are no loans against the flat. Some senior-living projects set age or occupancy conditions in the sale deed, so read those clauses before you sign. Get the total cost in writing, including transfer charges and any service deposit.

Athashri suits retired couples who want a smaller home with shared services, and families buying for a parent who lives alone. The 1 BHK homes keep costs and upkeep low, while the 2 BHK homes leave room for a carer or visiting family. If you want a regular apartment instead, compare other Whitefield listings.