“Nandhavanam” is situated at a distance of 12 Kms from Kancheepuram (The Temple Town) on the Uthiramerur direction in a Village called Keelperamanallur. Kancheepuram is located at a distance of around 75 Kms from Chennai (Madras) on the Bangalore National Highway.

To provide Comfortable, Secured & Peaceful living atmosphere for Dignified Seniors and to serve them in crossing their Leisurely Living Life.

Not exactly, it is meant for the senior people who wish to lead their leisurely living life on their own. However the result of seniors becoming Members would result in as an Old Aged Community.

No. Post Retirement Living can be broadly classified in two categories viz. 1. Self-Depended Living and 2. Assisted Living. One can opt for Retirement Villages during the first part of their living and should switch to second part of their living when assistance is needed. Retirement Villages are sold to individuals with certain terms and conditions. Assisted living is the living period between home and nursing home. But in our view running cost of retirement villages along with assisted living facilities will be very much on the higher side.Nandhavanam is the hybrid version of both Retirement Living & Assisted Living for elders. One can decide their life to live in peace right from the beginning of the retirement

No. The basic purpose for forming Nandhavanam is to serve the dignified seniors at their golden period. Selling the residential units and serving them on cost basis may not work out in long run, since the ownership is transferred. This will create inconvenience to the Management in effectively delivering their goal. Issues will arise on legal grounds as well as on personal grounds with various individuals. The responsibility of the Nandhavanam and its ambition, goal will be defeated at one point and all the good efforts will become meaningless. Moreover, at the golden period of a person it is not advisable to own any immovable assets in their name, which may create further complications and inconvenience for their peaceful living. Living as time shared ownership is the best way at this living periods. Hence it is firmly decided by the Management not to sell its residential units.

• Individuals who wish to stay away after their children’s marriage
• Individuals whose children are either living or settled in other States of India or in any other Country
• Individuals who wish to attach themselves on serving human society
• Individuals who wish to live in peaceful and secured ambiance after their retirement
• Individuals who have not married and become seniors
• Couples who do not have any children or persons to care.

The cause of running “Nandhavanam” is to care and serve seniors for peaceful living. It is implied that every Member shall cooperate for its smooth running. No one should give any sort of trouble or inconvenience to others in any manner within Nandhavanam. The Appraisal Committee will make periodical report about the various activities of every Member. The Management reserves the right of warning, taking corrective actions and if needed expel the Member from “Nandhavanam”.

To illustrate, following are the examples of incidents which will be considered as Negative Remarks from Management’s point of view.

• Damaging the assets of “Nandhavanam”
• Indulging in fraudulent activities while handling the roles of employment
• Involving in theft of any kind with anyone
• Involving in frequent quarrels with others
• Not abiding by the terms and conditions of the Management
• Bringing prohibited items inside “Nandhavanam”
• Getting involved in unacceptable activities
• Involving themselves in criminal and civil related prohibitive matters
• Willful suppression of fact about his/her involvement which are against the guidelines of “Nandhavanam”
• Any other reason which are against the objects of the Management.

It may become a cause for termination of membership by the Management. The Management reserves the full rights on this issue.

There is no specific code. But the dressing should give comfort to other members. No member shall move around in bare body or with towel etc.

Yes. Those Members who are interested in donating their organs will be introduced with the respective institutions that are authorised for this purpose. Volunteers from such institutions will be in touch with interested members and Nandhavanam will take the necessary steps in fulfilling their wish subject to feasibility and situation prevailing at the time of a Member’s demise.

Yes, a dedicated reserved space is available within “Nandhavanam” for performing the rituals based on the need of the respective Member on cost basis. The required Member should inform the Management well in advance about their need and expectation for such performances.

• The Sponsor Or the Nominated Kin of the demised Member will be immediately communicated over telephone and e–mail
• Based on the recommendation of the Panel Doctor, the demised Member will be kept suitably
• The concerned Sponsor Or the nominated Kin or any authorized representatives shall present at “Nandhavanam” as early as possible
• Complete the documentation formalities and proceed further as per the family custom
• In case of any delay in reaching “Nandhavanam” by such Sponsor or the nominated Kin or any authorized representative beyond the informed time, the Management will perform the last rites
• All the expenses will be charged with the demised Member’s account

Life Time Membership means, one will be a member with Nandhavanam till they are alive. After the demise of the member, the refundable deposit will be returned to the nominee mentioned as on the latest date. The member holds Life Time Entitlement at their wish, without owning the property in their name.

Any Indian Citizen, male or female, who has completed 45 years of age, who can function independently, having sufficient financial ability to meet out both for the present and future cost of living as well as the unknown cost which may arise due to health issues, can become a Member in “Nandhavanam”.

Yes. There is no minimum age restriction of your spouse if your age is more than 45 year.

• Individuals with Clean Habit, Good Behavior, Etiquette, Moral & Social Responsibility
• Persons from a respectable family back ground, who executed and delivered all their responsibilities rightly during their service period
• Individuals, who can Understand, Cope–up and Co–operate with others.
• Persons who can accept and follow the healthy rules and regulations of “Nandhavanam”.

Strictly No. There will be nil discrimination within “Nandhavanam” with respect to the category of Membership, Religion, Caste, Race, Culture, Language, Color, Status, Social, Economical and Political heights. All are equal and those Members who can afford to take more space can change their plan. It is purely their personal choice and no undue benefits would be extended to different category of Membership.

• Persons with any Type of Communicable Disease(s)
• Persons Ailing from any Type of Major and/or Complex/Venereal Disease(s)
• Person of Insane or Unsound Mind
• Any Person who was Either Punished by any Court of Law or Arrested or Imprisoned for any Fraud, Offenses or on Charges or Against Whom any Pending Complaints Laying with any Police Station, or Against Whom any Trial before Civil or Criminal Court or Any other Authority is pending anywhere either within or outside India
• Any Person who is Addicted to Smoking, Chewing of Pan, Drug, Alcohol, etc.
• Any other Ground(s) of Rejection as Decided by the Management on Case to Case Basis
• The Management Reserves the Right of Admission or Rejection of an Application.
• In Case if A Member, Concealed such Restrictions while Taking His/ Her Membership, the Management will have the Full Right to Terminate such Membership Immediately upon Knowing the Fact of Such Concealment.

• Visit the Authorized Representatives/ Corporate Office/ Nandhavanam and Understand the Procedures including the Terms and Conditions to Become as A Member of “Nandhavanam“
• Get to Know the Tentative Admission Time from Nandhavanam
• Submit the Application along with Background Verification Charges
• After the Successful Background Verification, Undergo Medical Screening From our Panel Doctors at Your Cost
• After the Successful Medical Screening, Make Payments Applicable to the Category of your Membership as Advised by the Management
• Execute the Contract of Membership, Nomination Form etc.
• The Management will confirm the date and from the date of joining the person will be within the Cares of “Nandhavanam” as a Member.

No. However you can register yourself under “Soon After Membership”, if the probable date of taking up the membership with Nandhavanam is beyond a period of six months. This can be done by paying the part of refundable deposit. You will be given first priority for admission while you opt to become a member later.

Yes. Subject to fulfilling the terms and conditions prevailing at that time of admission.

Yes. Six months clear advance intimation is required. However if availability is there, you may join early.

You may choose another date with six months gap. However if availability is there, you may join early.

Yes.

A member can cancel the membership even before joining Nandhavanam as per his/her will. The lock-in period for the refundable deposit will end as per the terms of the membership agreement. In any case, the joining fee remains non-refundable.

The lock–in period for the refundable deposit in any case would be as per the membership agreement.

The lock–in period for the refundable deposit in any case would be as per the membership agreement.

In general the twin sharing will be occupied by either couples who are husband and wife (or) brothers or sisters of the same family. However if both the joint members agrees the sharing can be done with same gender of persons.

Those expenses which are common to the domicile shall be equally shared among the two Members

In case a Member becomes a non–member, either on their personal grounds or at the discretion of the Management within a period of 365 days from the date of occupancy, deemed Short Stay charges is applicable. For more details, contact Nandhavanam Corporate office. The deemed Short Stay Charges payable shall not be applicable if vacancy arises due to the demise of a member.

In case, when a Member becomes a non-member, either on their personal grounds or at the discretion of the Management within a period of 365 days from the date of occupancy, it is termed as Deemed Short Stay.

Deemed Short stay charges will be calculated based on the actual number of days the person stayed in Nandhavanam @ Daily Trial Stay Tariff or based on the balance period fixed monthly charges, whichever is less. (Please contact the Nandhavanam Corporate office for more details)

Yes. Short Stay Facility is available for a minimum period of 90 days and maximum period of 270 days. Period of Stay should be decided upfront. It can be on monthly basis only. Period of Stay should be decided upfront. Strictly no extension shall be allowed and the person should checkout premises on the Pre–Agreed Date.

The individual needs to undergo General Checkup by Doctor along with a Self–Declaration about their Health Status.

At the time of admission the individual has to pay the Interim Membership Charges (Non– Refundable) and the Refundable Deposit as advised by the Management. The deposit amount will be refunded on Checkout Subject to other deductions like Additional Services Availed, Damages to Assets if any etc. For more details, contact Nandhavanam Corporate office.

Yes.

• The personal belongings and valuables lost within or outside the premises of “Nandhavanam”
• Any accident or mis–happening both inside and outside the premises of “Nandhavanam”
• Health deterioration of a Member due to his/her age and ailment
• Any epidemic spreading locally and affecting human
• Losses or damages to Members due to the Act of God or Natural disaster
• Any loss or damage to Members arising due to his/her willful activity
• Any technical failure in facilities and equipments provided at “Nandhavanam”
• Unintentional delay in services
• Things which are not within the control of the Management.

Yes. Maximum 7 Days. Minimum 3 Days.

• “Nandhavanam” involves various administrative activities which are to be managed by handful of like minded people. Nandhavanam feels that the best person for such activity should be its Members who have mind and physic.
• Members having experience / interest in required fields can extend their services.
• Suitable concession will be extended on his/her monthly charges based on the roles and responsibilities handled by the Member.

• As such there is no restriction on any member going out of “Nandhavanam” if they are capable of doing so.
• However frequent outing shall be avoided to give comfort to the Management as well as to their family members.
• For a sponsored Member, general consent of the sponsor is must for going out of “Nandhavanam”. In case of specific direction given by such sponsor then prior consent by email is required for going out of “Nandhavanam”
• The management may also restrict or disallow a Member going out of Nandhavanam at times of spreading disease, National Strike, Bandh, Political Meetings, Election Periods etc.
• The decision of the Management will be final. The purpose is to give mental comfort to the sponsor that the Member is within the secured gates of “Nandhavanam”.

No. Nandhavanam will provide attenders service either dedicated or shared and in-house staff nurse will take care all the members.

No.

All the domiciles are designed and constructed considering the kind of aged people who will use the facility at Nandhavanam. Hence Nandhavanam is user friendly environment to the differently abled .  Room services would be done for such Members as short listed by the management.

• Yes. With the following conditions:
• They should be relative or spouse and should stay in the same room
• Their sponsor should be self or the Co-Member
• They should enter into a Group Membership Agreement with the Management of Nandhavanam
• The Minimum and maximum Members in a group can be of 2 and 4 respectively
• The Group Membership cannot be terminated at any time once entered
• Still if situation warrants, for cancellation of Group Membership, the terms and conditions applicable to the Membership Type to be fulfilled.
• For more details, contact Nandhavanam

• Nandhavanam will provide Address proof to Life Time Members.
• A new bank account be opened or their existing account be shifted to Kancheepuram Branch. This applies to their existing Pension Account also.
• Then the Aadhar can be changed / applied fresh as the case may be.
• Then the Pan Card and Passport be updated.
• We provide support service for obtaining Life Certificate for pension holders.

No. Membership is assigned to a single person only till his / her life time and it is not transferable to any other person. They have to follow the queuing system for them to become as a member.

Joining Fee, Refundable Deposit, Advance Monthly Charges. For More Details Check the Tariff Page.

• Unexpected emergencies arising on health and hospital related issues
• Delay in receiving the monthly expenses either from the Member or from the Sponsor
• Recovering the damages made by the Member to the assets of “Nandhavanam”
• Meeting the last rites and related expenses
• Transferring defaulted Member from “Nandhavanam” to another charitable organization
• Development of Infrastructure of Nandhavanam

The refundable deposit is same for all Members of a particular category which is fixed by the Management as its internal policy. However there may be additional deposit fixed for a Member as per the recommendations of the Panel Doctors and Appraisal Committee, considering the applicant’s present ailment, challenges, recurrence etc. The increased additional deposit is payable only at the time of joining and not after becoming as a Member.

The deposit is also fixed to meet out the unforeseen medical expenses considering the health status of a Member. The Panel Doctors and the Appraisal Committee MAY/will recommend an increased deposit considering the applicant’s present ailment and challenges in order to meet out expenditure during emergency.

Yes.

No. But it is advisable to have extra deposit considering the health issues that may arise due to age factor.

24 months.

Yes.

• Yes, To meet the emergency, considering the age and medical problems of the Member
• To meet monthly expenses if the usage is more
• To avoid monthly payment inconvenience
• To draw money for their personal use

Where the last rites were taken care by Nandhavanam – The actual expenditure towards the last rites will be deducted from the demised member’s account and the balance deposit will be paid at the end of the Lock – in Period. However if a member is having positive running account balance, the same will be returned immediately after deducting the expenditure towards his / her last rites and the deposit will be refunded at the expiry of Lock – In Period.

• During the time of joining we collect advance monthly charges; it will be maintained by us in a running account for each member separately, which will be utilized for the following purposes.
• Cash withdrawal from Nandhavanam.
• On account expenses of members which are of personal in nature.
• Delayed payment of monthly charges will get adjusted.

No.

Since Nandhavanam is cash less environment, a Member need not have to keep any cash balance with them. In-case of requirement they can withdraw cash from their account credit from Nandhavanam’s cash counter.

The Monthly Expenses Statement will be sent by email / Hard copy to each Member / Sponsor.

• The payments can be made through Online payment gateway either by NEFT or by RTGS, (or)
• By Cash  at the corporate office or By Cash or Card (Debit / Credit) at the Nandhavanam cash counter, (or)
• By Cheque / Demand Draft drawn in favour of Concept Homes India Private Limited payable at Chennai by mentioning the name and Membership number of the Member on the back side of the instrument.

Every domicile is provided with an electricity consumption meter and the Members shall pay the charges according to their usage. In case of shared accommodation the charges shall be shared equally. However the common electricity charges for the open areas and other infrastructures are not chargeable.

Yes. In case a Member is absent at “Nandhavanam” due to his/her family visit, hospitalisation or for any reason for a continuous period of 5 and above days, predetermined sum as decided by management for the year will be given as credit to member’s account.

Other than the basic facilities like Shelter and Food the following additions are available at “Nandhavanam”

Covered within the package

Covered walk ways connecting every block with the food court and lift area is provided to facilitate easy mobility. This will give comfort during rainy and summer seasons.

Yes.

Apart from the indoor and outdoor games, walking and jogging tracks, there are open and closed areas for Yoga, Meditation & Exercises. Trained professionals will give training to the desired Members.

Sufficient infrastructure will be provided for all the common facilities, considering the occupied strength. In case, if more Members are continuously using a single facility, the management will restrict the usage hours per month for each Member.

Members who are liable to meet out their statutory obligations like filing of Income Tax Returns, Pension Form Declaration with Bank, Defending cases etc. shall be provided with services as per the choice of the Member on cost basis.

Yes. Chargeable Extra

At present No. However all transaction based services are provided by Nandhavanam.

Presently we don’t have NV Kitchen and Dining since all our Members prefer only Veg Food even though few of our Members use to take NV Food in their past. If any one request for NV food the same can be outsourced with conditions.

• Morning Beverage  :  6.00am – 6.30am.
• Breakfast : 7.30am – 8.30am.
• Forenoon Beverage : 11.00am – 11.30am.
• Lunch : 12.30pm – 1.30pm.
• Evening Beverage : 4.00pm – 4.30pm.
• Dinner : 7.30pm –  8.30pm.

Travel desk will provide facilities like pick–up, drop, ticket booking and arrangement of tours. All the cost towards such facility will be charged to the Member’s account in advance.

• Visitors can meet a Member at the visitors lounge.
• In case, a visitor wishes to stay with Gold, Diamond and Platinum Category of Member, one visitor for Gold and Diamond Category and two visitors for Platinum Category shall be allowed to stay and they shall pay all other charges other than the domicile rental.
• Paid accommodation within “Nandhavanam” on day basis is available for other visitors with prior confirmation from the Management.

• Visitors are advised not to visit “Nandhavanam” during epidemic periods.
• Visitors are advised not to carry any eatables, medicines, and toiletries etc. which are otherwise available at “Nandhavanam”.
• Visitors ought to keep “Nandhavanam” neat and clean. Any loss or damage caused whether knowingly or otherwise will be charged with the respective Member’s account.
• Visitors shall not create any inconvenience in any manner to the other Members of “Nandhavanam”.
• Visitors should carry their original identification card and abide by the rules and regulations of the Management.

Yes. Generator with sufficient capacity to run all the essential facilities, light equipments in the domicile and common areas is available.

Purified Drinking Water is provided in all the blocks. Members are provided with separate hot water kettles.

No. It is in Proposal. If the Member has already taken any medical insurance policy, “Nandhavanam” will support for its servicing.

Motorized transport facility is available.

Yes. Every festival will be celebrated in “Nandhavanam” with its specialty and uniqueness. A special menu would be served.

No. But you can cook which is restricted with electric heating and small quantity making for the purpose of offering to GOD.

Yes. The Management should be intimated well in advance to make the necessary arrangements. Food, Events, Photography, Video etc shall be arranged exclusively on cost basis.

Yes, subject to availability.

Carnatic Music, Light Music, Drama, Dance, Movies, Speech, Videos, Documentaries, etc., hosted on a periodical basis.

Yes.

You can deposit your valuables / documents in the Management Custody.

The IVRS will automatically route the incoming calls to the respective Member’s intercom. If not attended by the calling member the incoming calls will be attended by the front office. Callers are advised not to disturb a Member between 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm unless it is an emergency.

Members can make local and STD calls from their room itself with their intercom which will be chargeable on pulse basis.

In house parlour is available for Gents. For ladies they can avail this facility from Kancheepuram.

Yes. We provide DTH Satellite Television Service – Basic Package – to each Domicile with no extra charges. However a Member at their interest and choice may upgrade their package with extra cost as applicable.

Yes, Convenience store is there to cater the needs. All the necessary things like Attires, Toiletries, Provisions, Gift items, Fruits, Accessories, Foot Wares, Cosmetics, Snacks, Electronic Accessories, Laundry items etc. will be either supplied or procured on need basis. Necessary arrangements will be done to supply such items as soon as possible.

Yes. There is a reading hall and a library with required volume of newspapers, magazines and various categories of books. Members can also carry books (which are allowed) to their room and shall return within the specified time to pass on the opportunity to others in case of demand. Members can also place their interest about a book and the same will be given to them in the order of request.

Dedicated browsing center with sufficient computers would cater the need of the Members. The timings will be between 10.00 am and 6.00 pm.

Yes. Periodical buffet along with live or recorded shows, concerts etc would be arranged. Apart from this Open Lawn, Swimming Pool, Water body, Indoor and Outdoor Games, Closed and Open Auditorium, park, etc will certainly keep the member in good spirit.

• Consultation with special doctors shall be arranged as advised by the panel doctors
• The health problems, treatment expenses, duration of hospitalisation, approximate cost of the treatment and other information etc. will be communicated to the Member or the sponsor.
• Upon approval and receiving the budgeted cost from the Member or Sponsor he/she shall be hospitalized (or) if he/she is covered under Medical Insurance Scheme follow up process and approval for the treatment will be obtained from insurance companies before admission.
• Other developments will be periodically reported to the Sponsor or Member about the outcome of the treatment / expenditure / additional requirements etc.
• The cost / budget may vary at the time of commencement of the treatment which may arise due to other health complications of the Member. The Management just pass the information as recommended / suggested by the Hospitals.

• Any Member identified with such issues either by the Panel Doctors or at outside hospitals, would be quarantined at hospitals and all the medical expenses towards its treatment shall be borne by the Member or the Sponsor.
• No prior approval is required from the Member or the Sponsor for such treatment. They shall park the expected cost of the treatment immediately after getting such intimation from the Management.
• If no amount could be paid he/she shall be given treatment to the extent of the fund available with his/her account.
• Members are advised to periodically increase their cash balance considering their ailment and health problems etc. for their smooth care.

Assisted Members are grouped under three categories:

1. Members needing short time assistance due to physical Challenges (No Illness, No Age factor)
2. Members needing short time assistance due to age factor (No Physical Challenges, No Illness)

• Such Members will be given accommodation in ALF blocks supported with exclusive attenders. Domicile wise calling bell support system shall be used to reach the support staff round the clock.

3. Members needing assistance due to illness (Covers all category like Physically Challenged and Aged People)

• Such Members will be shifted to Assisted Living Block which is supported with staff nurse and attenders who will take care of their needs.
• Domicile –wise calling bell support system be used to reach the support staff round the clock.
• Extra Charges be payable by such categories of Assisted Members Either for Exclusive Attender / Shared Attender.
• Electricity, medicines and Specialist Consultation is chargeable extra.

Such member will be shifted to Assisted Living Block and will be taken care suitably with staff nurse, Attender etc; along with specialist consultation, considering the situation.

They will be either attended in house or hospitalised out side as per the advice of the Panel Doctors.

Exclusive 24–Hrs ambulance services are available as in house facility at “Nandhavanam”

• Tie–up arrangements are made with testing clinical labs for the initial periods.
• A clinical lab will be established inside “Nandhavanam” upon reaching the required level of usage.
• Periodical checkups like sugar, urea, cholesterol, Pressure etc. are carried.
• A Member is entitled for five Blood Sugar checkups as complementary service in a year for using the in–house facility.

• Tie–up arrangements with leading medical stores to supply the required medicines have been made for the initial stage.
• A Medical Store will be established inside “Nandhavanam” upon reaching the required level of usage.

In all possible forms like voice call, email, SMS, WhatsApp to the Sponsor and to the single point of contacting persons as given in the data base.