Villa Maria Senior Citizens Home

Posted by Herbert D'Costa on 8 July 2024

Villa Maria Senior Citizens Home

     

The Maria Seva Sangha Senior Citizens Home, also called Villa Maria, is a non-profit residence for elderly people in Bengaluru run by Maria Seva Sangha. Founded in 1981, Maria Seva Sangha works to improve the lives of underprivileged people of all ages in Bangalore. It is located in T C Palaya, a totally self-sufficient locality.

Villa Maria offers reasonably priced, upmarket, private and shared rooms for residents above the age of 60, all with access to a central garden and veranda. The home provides a peaceful environment close to a hospital and includes amenities like meals, housekeeping, and hot water. There is provision for laundry service, and physiotherapy at an extra charge. Nutritious meals are cooked in a fully equipped, hygienic kitchen on-site and served three times a day, with coffee and tea provided in the mornings and evenings.

Birthdays of the residents are celebrated with cake, snacks and singing! Senior Citizens’ Day is celebrated with an extra special meal. A Christmas party is held for the residents, at Christmas time, involving them and their helpers in joy filled games and activities, singing of carols and a sumptuous lunch. Gifts are given to the residents and their helpers in the true spirit of Christmas.

Villa Maria goes beyond just providing a place to live. The nursing staff help residents manage their medications and monitor their health daily. The nurse maintains a medical file for each resident. MSS strives to create a supportive community where seniors can relax and enjoy their golden years.

For more information about Villa Maria, including costs and eligibility, you can contact Maria Seva Sangha directly using the contact details on our website mariasevasangha.org.

The home has a variety of facilities to provide a comfortable and well-rounded living experience for residents.Here's a breakdown of the key amenities:

Essentials:
  • Private and shared rooms
  • Laundry service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free electricity for selected gadgets; fridge, kettle, Microwave and toaster
  • Hot water (through solar heating)
Food and Beverage:
  • Nutritious home-cooked meals served three times a day
  • Morning and evening tea/coffee
Healthcare and Support:
  • Medication management and monitoring
  • Health monitoring (vitals and charts)
  • Qualified nurse
  • MOU with hospitals
  • Doctor's visits (as needed)
Activities and Socialization:
  • Common dining area
  • Prayer room and chapel
  • Guest rooms for visiting family/friends
  • Auditorium and recreation room with card games, library, TV etc.
  • Garden and walking area
Additional Facilities:
  • Lifts and ramps for accessibility
  • CCTV for security
  • 24x7 security
  • Generator backup for power
  • Visitors' parking

This should give you a good idea of the facilities available at Maria Seva Sangha Senior Citizens Home.

We would like to share with you some light and fund moments during our Christmas party in Dec 2023