Senior citizens’ homes these homes are maintained as two categories, such as fee levying and non-fee levying homes.
The procedure of admitting resident in to the non-fee levying senior citizens’ homes:
The certificate from the grama niladhari of the area, with the proper approval of the divisional secretary, indicating that the person who is expected to be admitted does not possess any permanent income and does not have any person to look-after him, should be submitted. Once recommendations are received, admission will be done to get admitted to a suitable home.
Contributions for non-fee levying senior citizens’ homes:
Any person or an organization that wishes on donating food or any other contribution, can maintain contacts with any non-fee levying senior citizens’ home. Contributions towards this could be done on annual or monthly basis.
Demographers name the 21st century as the Century of Seniors. They are of the view that, the increase of the life span due to the expansion of the health services and the gradual decrease of the birth rate as causes for this rapid increase of the adult population.
There are number of challenges that caretakers have to face due to this increase of the adult population. We must get prepared to face these challenges. According to the census and statistics, by 2012, out of the total population, 20% are of the population of more than 65 years.
We generally consider those who are above 60 years as senior citizens. But, it is those adults who are above 70 year persons that we admit in to our homes.
Senior citizens are divided in to three categories, based on the age.
1. 60 – 69 Young senior citizens
2. 70 – 79 old senior citizens
3. More than 80 older senior citizens
However, our intention is to build up a physical, mental, social and spiritual environment within our homes that is conducive for spending the old age life for persons of any category. We are continuously dedicated willingly towards this objective.
We, as a Buddhist charity organization, providing the priority for the timely requirements, through coordinating the officers, members of the management committee and advisors of the center towards further developing the background required for them to live comfortably and serenely within a religious environment.
We are engaged in more practical approaches related to various activities pertaining to occupants, such as directing them for modern medical treatments, maintaining sick rooms, conducting religious programs for their mental wellbeing, organizing pilgrimages, providing facilities for religious a activities, encouraging mental developments, providing food, medicine etc. and listening carefully to them and taking action on their needs.
We are conducting activities of these homes in accordance with the S5 concept, and also implement accounting and administrative functions in a proper manner. Implementation of plans is being done on short term, medium term and long term basis.
We are continuously dedicated to provide our services in utilizing resources in a maximum manner, productively and in a transparent way.
Senior Citizens’ Homes for laymen
66′ Resort Malabe (Female & Male)
(Elders’ Home, which does not accept donations. A fee levying home)
No. 97, Mahengodella, Pittugala, Malabe
045 2265607
Donations are not accepted in cash or in items.
Malabe Senior Citizens Home, which was established in 1986 on a land donated by Mr. Jagath Sri Chandrasekara, can be introduced as a rapidly developing luxury home. Although initially known as the Senior Citizens Home, the management council has recently renamed it as the “66 + resort”, to harmonize with the present era. At present, we have a luxury house with all the international amenities and the proceeds from the event have contributed towards the activities of the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress.
Managed by a Board of Governors appointed under the full supervision of the National Social Services Council of the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress.
Board of Management
Hon. Chairman Nanda Kumara Migunthanna
Secretary Sunil Dipthi
Treasurer Ranil Wijegunavardhana
Number of residents 35
85 more residents 15
More than 85 years old residents More than 80
Number of residents in the sick room 04
Number of Medical Clinics held in 2018 24
Resident of the maximum age 103
Name Mrs. Eva Adlin De Silva
Duration of staying in the home 11 Years
Vacancies available for Residents Four rooms are empty.
(Only for Rs. 30,000/- rooms( per room)
Requirements for the future No.
Method of securing rooms
1. The documents must be submitted to prove that there is an income to pay.
2. Must be able to get own services done at the time of admission.
3. Women should be over 66 and men should be over 70.
4. Interviews for admissions are held on the third Sunday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the Home. For this interview, person to be admitted and the guarantor / introducer must be present.
Baddegama Elderly Buddhist Monastic Sanatorium
Keembhi Ela, Baddegama
091 2292293
Blooming the minds of the entire Buddhists, the first ever Elderly Buddhist Monastic Sanatorium in Sri Lanka was established on 30th July, 1961, at the Baddegama Keebi Ela Sri Wijewardenaramaya, Baddegama. Based on the noble concept of Hon. Maithripala Senanayake, Minister of Social Services, optician Albert Edirisinghe, who was the President of the All Ceylon Buddhis Congress, commenced this sanatorium, under the guidance of Rev. Ganegama Saranankara, the Chief Sanghanayaka of the Galu Korala.
For over 55 years since the founding of the institute, Venerable Horangalle Hemasara Nayaka Thero, chief monk of Sri Wijayawardanaramaya, has maintained this in a very good condition through excellent administration. This institute provides a great service to the Buddhist clergy of Thunnikaya, who reach the twilight in their lives.
The valued dedicated services rendering by staff members of the organization and the members of the Board of Members should be gratefully appreciated by all.
This center is managed by a Board of Management appointed, under the full supervision of the National Social Services Council of the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress.
Board of Management
Hon. Chairman Priyankara Liyanage, Attorney-at-Law.
Hon. Secretary Samuwel Adihetti
Hon. Treasurer Mithrapala Panditharathna
C. Samarathunga Senior Citizens’ Home (Female)
Weralupa, Ratnapura
045 2223478
Established along with the donation of Mr. C. Samaratunga’s house and the land, this house is situated facing the Colombo-Ratnapura main road. Although this building is a small one, it accommodates up to 18 residents. A sick room and medical facilities are provided within this home and various programs for the physical and mental well-being of the residents have been organized.
Managed by a Board of Management appointed, under the full supervision of the National Social Services Council of the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress.
Board of Management
Hon. Chairman G. Upali Wickramasinghe
Hon. Secretary L. B. Samarathunge
Hon. Treasurer R. L. Gunarathna
Number of residents 17
More than 85 years old residents 02
Average age More than 70
Number of residents in the sick room 01
Number of Medical Clinics held in 2018 02
Requirements for the future Build a wall in the bathing area
Resident of the maximum age 99
Name Mrs. E. V. Heenmanike
Admission date 2013/08/16
Duration of staying in the home 06 years
Bandaranaike Memorial Senior Citizens’ Home (males)
Indolamulla, Dompe
011 2536041
This Senior Citizen’s Home, which was established in 1965, was donated by the Retired Principal Mr. D. D. Dias. Established with one and a half acres of land and a building, this center is being improved with the construction of several new buildings. The present facilities can accommodate up to 40 resident adults and currently there are 25 resident adults.
This home consists of medical clinics, sick rooms, library facilities and many other facilities.
Managed by a Board of Management appointed, under the full supervision of the National Social Services Council of the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress.
Board of Management
Hon. Chairman R. A. A. Sumitharathna
Hon. Secretary S. W. D. I. Suriyapperuma
Treasurer Janaka Wickramaarachchi
Number of residents 29
More than 85 years old residents 01
Average age 70 / 80
Number of residents in the sick room 01
Number of Medical Clinics held in 2018 10
Requirements for the future
Resident of the maximum age 86
Name Mr. Hewawasam Thuduwage Gunasena
Admission date 2000/03/01
Duration of staying in the home 19 years
E.D.A. Gunasekara Memorial Senior Citizens’ Home (Female)
Athukorala Estate, Polpagoda Yakkalamulla
E. D. A. Gunasekera Memorial Senior Citizens’ Home is the most recent Senior Citizens’ Home of the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress, which was launched on 8th December, 2019. Mrs. Daya Abeysinghe Gunasekera and Mr. Sumith Abeysinghe, former Cabinet Secretary and family members donated this 8600 sq. ft. house with modern facilities with the 68 perch land. This home can accommodate about 35 women residents and, residents of the Southern Province can make applications through the Provincial Department of Social Services.
Managed by a Board of Management appointed, under the full supervision of the National Social Services Council of the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress.
Board of Management
Hon. Chairman D. D. A. Abeysinghe
Hon. Secretary M. Pathirana
Hon. Treasurer H. A. Gunasekara
Francis Wanigasekara Senior Citizens’ Home (Male)
Malwala Ratnapura
045 22299691
This Senior Citizen’s Home is conducted within a land and a building donated by the late Mr. Francis Wanigasekara, who was a Deputy President of the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress. There are enough facilities for about 15 residents and there are currently about 7 residents. Preliminary activities are already underway to start a women’s section as well.
Managed by a Board of Management appointed, under the full supervision of the National Social Services Council of the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress.
Board of Management
Hon. Chairman G. G. D. Gunathilaka
Hon. Secretary W. D. Karunasena
Hon. Treasurer W. Dayaratne
Number of residents 08
More than 85 years old residents 03
Average age 70
Number of residents in the sick room 00
Number of Medical Clinics held in 2018 02
Requirements for the future Renovation of the female hostel
Resident of the maximum age 83
Name Mr. Kurenis
Admission date
Duration of staying in the home 6/7 Month
Mudalindu Amarasekara Senior Citizens’ Home Male / Female
Makandura, Atakalanpanna, Ratnapura
Mudliyar Patrick Louis Amarasekera established the Mudliyar Amarasekera Senior Citizens’ Home in 1988, in the house (Walavuva) owned by him. The name of this house has an historical significance, as this was the residence of Sir Francis Molamure, the first Sinhalese Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka during the colonial period of the British Empire. Later it was inherited by the ancestry of Mundalindu Amarasekera..
This home had become out of action since 1993, when after the death of Mundalindu Amarasekera, the manager who was administering this home, had attempted to get the ownership this property through a forged deed. After a trial held in courts, this house and its property were handed over to the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress. The renovation work of the Walawwa and the Elders’ Home is currently underway, and the Hon. President of the Congress is working together with the Board of Management, through taking steps to commence the functioning of this home without delay.
This is managed by a Board of Management appointed, under the full supervision of the National Social Services Council of the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress.
Board of Management
Hon. Chairman B. Jayasinghe
Hon. Secretary B. Jayasiri
Hon. Treasurer M. R. Somapala
Muhandiram Amis and Emiliya Senior Citizens’ Home
Muhandiram Amis and Emiliya Senior Citizens’ Home
(Female & Male)
Madala Junction, Yatipahuwa, Ellagawa
045 2265607
The Muhandiram Ames Emilia Chandrasekera Memorial Senior Citizens Home, which was added to the number of elder homes of the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress in 2014, is the third home within the Ratnapura District. Both Senior Citizens female and mixed residents reside in this home and it can accommodate up to 30 persons. There are currently about 10 residents living in this premise. The home is located within a quiet environment at Madala Ellagawa, off Rathnapura-Panadura Road.
The Board of Governors has been very successful in the house for over two years, providing the residents with alms, medication and timely services. Almsgiving is donated by the residents of the area. Especially in the case of residential patients, a new ambulance has been built at a cost of Rs. 2 million. Other residents are also working on taking care of the facilities. Poya programs are implemented in every pot, and home gardening earns money from poisonous crop production and excess crop sales. It is to be remembered with gratitude that Chandrasekera’s family donated money and regular assistance to the house.
Managed by a Board of Governors appointed under the full supervision of the National Social Services Council of the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress.
Board of Management
Hon. Chairman T. D. W. Samaranayake
Hon. Secretary P. A. B. Yasarathna
Hon. Treasurer L. A. Somarathna
Number of residents 16
More than 85 years old residents 03
Average age More than 70
Number of residents in the sick room 03
Number of Medical Clinics held in 2018 01
Resident of the maximum age 91
Name Mrs. R.A. Premawathi
Palatota Ananda Amarasinghe Buddhist MonasticSanatorium
Palatota Ananda Amarasinghe Buddhist MonasticSanatorium
Monastic Bhikkhu
Thekka watta, Palatota, Kalutara
034 2223823
An enormous service is being delivered for the elderly Buddhist bikkhus Ananda Amarasinghe of Palathota, situated near Kalutara town in the Kalutara District, Established in the year 1999, the administration of this monastery is governed by a Board of Management and Ven. Thekkawaththe Pangngananda holds the position of the Advisor.
The laypeople, who had realized the value of this institute, who are continuously working together in all matters related to four requisites of these bhikkus, should be commended for their valuable contributions.
This center is managed by a Board of Management appointed, under the full supervision of the National Social Services Council of the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress.
Board of Management
Hon. Chairman D. S. Hatangala
Hon. Secretary S. Nandana Srinath Fernando
Hon. Treasurer Ghanasiri Beruwalage
S. D. Alan Fernando Senior Citizens’ Home
S. D. Alan Fernando Senior Citizens’ Home
Malwala Ratnapura (Male)
045 22299691
The donation of this premise was made by the wife of Mr. Allen Fernando in 1970, in memory of her husband. Situated in a beautiful valley in the Malwala village of Ratnapura District, this Senior Citizen’s Home has gained a reputation as a residence of senior citizens for nearly half a century. This house, which has the capacity for about 40 senior male citizens, currently accommodates 31 senior citizens.
This home is managed by a Board of Management appointed, under the full supervision of the National Social Services Council of the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress.
Board of Management
Hon. Chairman M. G. Siri Minuvangala
Hon. Secretary K. A. Aberathna
Hon. Treasurer R. B. Mahindapala
Medical clinics are conducted about 4 times a month and sick room are provided.
Number of residents 29
More than 85 years old residents 05
Average age More than 70
Number of residents in the sick room 03
Number of Medical Clinics held in 2018 04
Requirements for the future Roof Repairs
Resident of the maximum age 90
Name Mr. N.M. Podimahaththaya
Admission date 2015.02.01
Ananda Amarasinghe Monastry For Elderly Monks – Palathota
Establish 1999
Senior Citizens Homes
Chairman – Mr. D.S Hatangala
Secretary – Mr. Nandana Shreenath Fernando
Treasurer – Mr. Gnanasiri Beruwalage
Wijeyeratne Senior Citizens’ Home (Male & Female)
Wijeyeratne Senior Citizens’ Home (Male & Female)
Rathgama, Dodanduwa
091 2267171
This Senior Citizen’s Home was established by Mr. Mudalindu C. De. Wijeratne in 1956.
It is the largest adult home in the country owned by the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress and it can accommodate 100 residents. There are currently about 85 residents in this center, and the expansion and renovation of this home is underway.
This center is managed by a Board of Management appointed, under the full supervision of the National Social Services Council of the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress.
Board of Management
Hon. Chairman Lasantha Wijeyeratne
Hon. Secretary The Hon. Linton de Silva
Hon. Treasurer Karunapala Pascual
Number of residents 95
More than 85 years old residents 22
Average age 75
Number of females 56
Number of males 39
Number of residents in sick rooms 12 females / 08 males
No of medical clinics held in 2018 Ayurveda – 13
Details of Ayurvedic Dispensary Two doctors visit once a month and conduct
medical clinics. This Ayurvedic Dispensary was
commenced on May 6, 2008. Since then, a tremendous service has been done for residents as well for outsiders. outpatients.
Future needs Renovation of the well at the females’ hostel.
Age of the oldest resident 93 years
Name Mrs. Horagampita Balagamage Jane Nona
Date of entering to the home 2011/10/17 Has been in the house for 8 years now
