Saudi Arabia Geriatric Care Service Market Overview, 2030

Saudi Arabia's geriatric care ecosystem is undergoing a gradual but noticeable transformation driven by changes in population structure and evolving healthcare delivery models. While the country's overall population remains relatively young, the segment of citizens aged 65 and above is increasing steadily, prompting a shift in focus toward long-term and senior-specific care planning. The traditional reliance on family-based elder support remains dominant, particularly in conservative regions like Al-Qassim and Hail. However, in major cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah, there is growing interest in formalized care solutions due to rising urbanization, more nuclear family setups, and increased female workforce participation. These changes are gradually making the concept of structured elder care more acceptable within Saudi society, especially among the middle and upper-income segments seeking assistance in managing the health and daily care needs of aging family members. The Saudi Ministry of Health has started aligning aspects of elderly care within its Vision 2030 framework, encouraging private sector involvement in expanding healthcare access. Larger hospitals are adding geriatric departments, while some private clinics have introduced packages tailored for older adults that include mobility checks, physiotherapy, and cognitive health screenings. Moreover, cultural and religious sensitivities continue to shape how elderly care is delivered, many services emphasize privacy, same-gender caregiving, and family-centered coordination. Additionally, the emergence of Saudi-based digital platforms offering elderly monitoring, telemedicine consultations, and home nursing care has increased access for families in cities like Dammam and Tabuk. Local healthcare providers are exploring models that balance medical support with emotional and religious considerations, such as incorporating prayer timings, dietary preferences, and family involvement.

According to the research report ""Saudi Arabia Geriatric Care Market Overview, 2030,"" published by Bonafide Research, the Saudi Arabia Geriatric Care market is anticipated to grow at more than 7.06% CAGR from 2025 to 2030. Multiple Saudi-specific factors are accelerating demand for formalized elderly care. A prominent driver is the increasing visibility of chronic conditions among aging citizens, such as diabetes, hypertension, and osteoporosis, often requiring structured care pathways. Hospitals and polyclinics, especially in Riyadh and the Eastern Province, have begun integrating services that target these needs through age-specific medical consultations and home-based follow-up plans. Moreover, lifestyle shifts, particularly the movement away from large extended households to smaller nuclear family units in urban centers, are reducing the availability of in-home family caregivers. This is particularly evident in cities like Jeddah and Khobar, where young adults often work long hours, leaving older relatives without constant supervision. This has led to new licensing schemes and incentives for operators to launch senior-focused services. In some cases, private developers have included assisted-living or rehabilitation spaces within mixed-use developments targeting older adults. The shift toward wellness-centric living is also influencing elderly care. There is increasing interest in services that combine religious observance, community participation, and medical oversight a mix that is culturally aligned with Saudi values. This is particularly noticeable in elder wellness hubs that offer group prayer spaces, Quran study sessions, and halal-certified dietary supervision alongside rehabilitation therapy. Additionally, the adoption of health technologies has enabled remote caregiving, allowing families in Medina or rural areas to monitor elderly relatives in larger cities via wearable devices and app-based health dashboards.

Within Saudi Arabia’s emerging geriatric care system, in-home support services are currently the most sought-after mode of care, especially among families that prioritize privacy, cultural alignment, and family involvement. Home-based nursing assistance and therapy visits are expanding rapidly in cities such as Riyadh and Dammam, with service providers offering tailored care plans that accommodate prayer schedules, male-female caregiver matching, and regular health check-ups. Families often prefer this route as it allows elderly members to remain within familiar environments while receiving structured support for mobility, medication, and chronic condition management. Meanwhile, adult day care formats are starting to gain attention in urban areas, driven by changing work patterns and the growing need for supervised daytime engagement for older adults. These services are particularly relevant for households where both adult children are employed and cannot offer full-day supervision. In places like Jeddah and Makkah, pilot centers have started offering structured activities such as light exercise, memory stimulation sessions, and spiritual engagement in gender-segregated facilities. While still in their early stages, these centers are seeing increased acceptance among upper-middle-class families. Institution-based residential care is less developed, primarily due to cultural norms that place the responsibility of elder care within the family unit. However, in exceptional cases particularly when seniors have advanced medical needs or cognitive disorders families are opting for long-stay arrangements in specialized medical facilities. Some new developments in Riyadh and the Eastern Province are including full-time elderly care wings within multi-specialty hospitals.

In the 65–75 age group, commonly referred to as early elderly, the primary focus lies in preventive and mobility-related care. These individuals often remain semi-independent but require periodic health assessments, physiotherapy for early joint stiffness, and advice on managing diet-related conditions. Cities like Jeddah and Al Khobar are seeing the rise of wellness centers offering personalized programs that emphasize active living, early disease detection, and home-based medical follow-up. Seniors in the 76–85 range often face increased difficulty with mobility, vision, and medication compliance. This group forms a major portion of those seeking structured support in adult care facilities or hybrid service models that combine clinic visits with home-based oversight. In Riyadh and Medina, providers are offering mid-level care packages that include transportation for clinic visits, meal planning aligned with religious dietary rules, and part-time nursing. This model fits well with Saudi family structures where elderly parents may live with children but still require structured external support. The oldest segment seniors aged 86 and above typically experience high dependency due to neurological, orthopedic, or cardiovascular complications. These cases are often managed through intensive care arrangements either within family homes or in hospital-affiliated residential wings. Service providers in the capital and Eastern region are seeing more demand for 24/7 caregiving arrangements, including geriatric nurses trained in end-of-life comfort care, dementia management, and advanced mobility support. Religious and emotional well-being is prioritized in this group, with families often choosing providers that offer prayer facilitation and spiritual guidance.

In Saudi Arabia’s elderly care sector, specific medical and psychological conditions heavily influence the nature and structure of support services. Alzheimer’s and related dementias are some of the most concerning conditions among the elderly population, particularly in urban hubs like Riyadh and Jeddah. Families dealing with cognitive decline increasingly seek care centers offering memory support services, behavior monitoring, and gender-sensitive caregiving setups. Facilities are integrating Arabic-language therapy programs, visual memory aids rooted in local culture, and family engagement tools to address this complex need. High blood pressure is another common condition, particularly in older adults with sedentary lifestyles or long-standing dietary patterns high in salt and fats. Providers are focusing on home monitoring programs, customized dietary interventions, and religiously appropriate physical therapy. In Al Madinah and Tabuk, some service providers are bundling these offerings with broader wellness checks to manage risks proactively. Depression among seniors, often resulting from social isolation or bereavement, is an under-addressed issue but gaining recognition. Psychological support programs are being introduced discreetly, with trained male and female counselors visiting homes or organizing community-based sessions in senior clubs. These services are especially crucial in urban centers where the traditional family support structures may be fragmented due to work-related migration of younger family members. Diabetes management forms another major component of elder care services. It is especially prevalent among elderly Saudi citizens and requires frequent monitoring, foot care, insulin management, and strict dietary guidance.

Considered in this report
• Historic Year: 2019
• Base year: 2024
• Estimated year: 2025
• Forecast year: 2030

Aspects covered in this report
• Geriatric Care Service Market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Service
• Home care
• Adult day care
• Institutional care

By Age Group
• 65–75 (early care)
• 76–85 (mid-to-heavy care)
• 86+ (intensive care)

By Application
• High blood pressure
• Alzheimer's/dementias
• Depression
• Diabetes
• Other applications