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PapayaCare – Founder’s Story

Sumi Patel: Elder Care Specialist

Ms. Sumi Patel

Founder and CEO

Ms. Sumi Patel, the founder of PapayaCare Assisted Living, has been settled in the United States for the last 17 years. She has in-depth knowledge of healthcare, which she studied for over five years in the US. She brings over 13 years of experience as a healthcare professional in various hospitals in Houston, US.

PapayaCare is a dream come true for the founder. She realized the need for an elderly care home in India when her 94-year-old grandmother-in-law needed special care. Her family did not want to leave her alone for even a single day. The thought of what happens to many such elders in India who need special attention and timely healthcare support haunted her.

She further researched and found that in the US, when patients get discharged from hospitals, the recovery ratio is almost 100%. But in India, even after getting discharged from good hospitals, the recovery ratio is meager. Family members are often not aware of the special diet and extra care elderly patients need to recover quickly after a long hospital stay.

With the support and guidance of family and friends, she decided to quit her job and pursue her dream of opening an elderly care and assisted living home in Ahmedabad, India. She helps elders recover with love, timely healthcare support, and proper nutrition.

She is an expert in Alzheimer’s care and many other conditions common in older adults, and thoroughly understands the day-to-day needs of seniors.

Today, the PapayaCare family takes care of 60+ happy and healthy elders in Ahmedabad and would be privileged to serve your family member for as long as you wish.