Ban Sabai Village

Ban Sabai Village in Chiang Mai offers a welcoming blend of assisted living, senior long stay, and nursing home support within a peaceful tropical garden setting. With just 21 units arranged around a serene pool, the atmosphere feels personal, calm and genuinely homelike.

Providing everything from soft care to 24 hour close care, this Chiang Mai care resort supports seniors seeking comfort, safety and a healthy lifestyle. Professional services include specialist Alzheimer’s and dementia care, monitored recovery after stroke, plus on site nursing with hospitals only 5–10 minutes away. It is a reassuring option for seniors looking for quality elderly care in Thailand.

Guests can enjoy half or full board with international or Western meals, wellness programs, and tailored diet plans. A full range of spa and wellness treatments, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and gentle fitness activities help enhance overall well-being. Accommodation options include Lanna-style rooms, suites and villas, all with high speed WiFi for easy connection with family.

Located just 5 km from Chiang Mai city center, Ban Sabai Village offers convenient access to local attractions, small shops and major shopping centers. Travel support, visa assistance and services for family members are also available, making long stays simple and stress free.

For those exploring retirement in Thailand, senior living in Chiang Mai, or a warm, respectful environment for an aging loved one, Ban Sabai Village stands out as a place where seniors can truly feel at home. A visit to the property often says more than words — many guests are pleasantly surprised by the comfort, tranquility and gentle care found here.

Startup costs

49,000 THB per month

Services & Packages

Personalized Support for a Worry-Free Senior Life

Many seniors hope to age with ease surrounded by caring people and a comfortable routine. Ban Sabai Village offers individualized care plans that can adjust as needs change, supporting guests in what they can still do while assisting with tasks that have become challenging.

From light assistance to full one to one supervision, this Chiang Mai senior care setting provides a safe, respectful and reassuring environment where seniors feel genuinely cared for.

Basic Care : Flexible Levels of Care

Some guests arrive needing only minimal assistance, appreciating support with essential tasks while maintaining their independence. Others benefit from more hands-on daily care, and Ban Sabai Village is designed to accommodate both. Care levels range from light assistance to full 24 hour care, allowing seniors to remain in one comforting environment even as their needs evolve.

Intensive Care : Specialist Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care

Dedicated services are available for guests living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, offering safety, dignity and compassionate supervision from trained professionals.

Rehab and Recuperation in a Peaceful Setting

Those recovering from illness, surgery or stroke often find Ban Sabai Village an ideal place for rehabilitation in Chiang Mai. Support may include post-operative exercises, physical therapy, gentle group classes, and wellness treatments such as massage and steam therapy that promote relaxation and recovery.

Our Facilities & Amenities

Accommodation

Standard Rooms

Standard rooms provide approximately 35 square meters of living space, with an additional 10 square meter terrace on the ground floor. This layout offers comfortable living and a pleasant private outdoor area. Ground floor rooms are especially suitable for guests who require less space or are bed-bound.

Standard Plus Rooms

Standard Plus rooms offer a larger bedroom and bathroom, providing extra comfort and ease of movement. Ground floor units include a terrace, while upper floor rooms feature a small balcony. Upper-level accommodation is suitable only for guests with adequate mobility, as access requires climbing several steps. The total size is approximately 40 square meters, plus the terrace or balcony.

Junior Suite

Junior Suites and Deluxe rooms offer 45 square meters of comfortable living space, plus a 12 square meter balcony perfect for enjoying the garden surroundings. This room type suits single guests, whether care is needed or not. Upper-level units are accessible by both stairs and a lift that can accommodate a wheelchair and a helper for easy access.

Lanna Villas

These detached villas offer 70 square meters of space, featuring a ground floor with a small kitchen, toilet and shower, and an upper floor with a bedroom and bathroom. They are well suited for guests needing higher levels of care and support, and are ideal for couples who want comfortable private space. The ground floor works well for handicapped guests with or without a caregiver, while the upper floor can serve as the bedroom and living area for the non-handicapped partner.

Superior Lanna Villas

These spacious detached villas offer 110 square meters of living space across two floors. The ground floor features a large living area, small kitchen, toilet and shower, while the upper floor includes a bedroom and bathroom. This layout is ideal for couples who want comfortable private space. The ground floor suits handicapped guests with or without a caregiver, while the upper level can serve as the bedroom and living area for the non-handicapped partner.

Personalized, Health-Conscious Dining

Meals can be enjoyed in the restaurant or in the room, with support provided for those who need assistance. The two-level restaurant is easily accessible and offers relaxing views of the pool and gardens.

At Ban Sabai Village Senior Residence, dining is fully personalized. Instead of a fixed menu, meals are prepared according to each guest’s preferences and dietary needs, ensuring both comfort and balanced nutrition.

Personal Preferences
Upon arrival, guests are asked about dislikes, allergies, and dietary restrictions. Meals are then prepared to avoid unwanted ingredients while maintaining variety and nutritional balance.

Fresh, Tasty Produce
Meals are cooked fresh each day, without relying on stored or pre-prepared dishes. Ingredients are used at peak quality, enhancing both flavor and nutrition.

Special Requests
The kitchen team is happy to prepare favorite dishes, specific cravings, or comforting meals from home. A wide range of Thai, Western and international cuisines is available to keep dining enjoyable and varied.

Balanced, Nutritious Diet
A healthy, well-balanced diet is considered essential for senior wellbeing. Mealtimes are designed not only to meet dietary needs but also to provide a pleasant and enjoyable experience.

Why We Recommend Ban Sabai Village

Strengths :

• Residents and guests often praise staff for being caring, attentive and “exceptional” — many reviews highlight kindness, patience, and personalized support.
• The facility provides a wide range of care levels — from light assistance to full 24-hour nursing, including specialist dementia/Alzheimer’s care. That makes it versatile if needs change over time.
• Setting is peaceful and pleasant: tropical gardens, pool, quiet atmosphere — many find it feels “homelike” and calming.
• Meals and wellness/spa services (massage, therapies, gentle exercise) are available, supporting both physical health and quality of life.
• Multilingual and expat-friendly: staff and services tend to support international residents, which helps foreign seniors feel comfortable and understood.

Things to consider :

• Location is somewhat remote: it’s not in the busy city center — means quiet and calm, but also fewer restaurants or shops within walking distance.
• For people with limited mobility, upper-level rooms or villas with stairs might be less ideal — though there are ground-floor / accessible options.
• Some reviews mention that standard rooms or older room types may feel dated or less comfortable compared to newer villas/suites.
• Spa or extra services (massage, wellness) may add to the cost — not always included in the base package.

Ideal For Foreign Residents Who :

• Want a peaceful, resort-style senior living experience in Chiang Mai with care available.
• Value flexible care levels — from basic assistance to full-time nursing or dementia care as needed.
• Appreciate warm, attentive staff, multilingual support, and a welcoming environment for expats.
• Seek a holistic lifestyle: good food, wellness/spa, activities, nature, quiet — beyond just “nursing home.”
• Prefer a long-stay arrangement that feels homelike rather than institutional.

Less Ideal For :

• Those who need frequent city-center access, nightlife, or walkable urban amenities — due to the somewhat quiet, remote location.
• People requiring constant, specialized medical or hospital-level care that might go beyond what a care-residence can offer (though emergency hospitals are reportedly nearby).
• Guests on a tight budget — especially if opting for higher care levels, spa/wellness services, or upper-end room types, which may be more costly.

What Our Residents and Families Say

Ban Sabai

4.4

Based on 99 reviews

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Ash H

22:08 30 Jul 25

After years of navigating senior care in Canada, my family made the difficult but ultimately rewarding decision to move my aging parents to Chiang Mai in April 2025. It was a big transition—my mother is living with dementia, and my father manages diabetes—so choosing the right facility was critical. We found that place in Ban Sabai.

While the care facility they previously lived in did their best, there were ongoing small mishaps that gradually wore on our confidence. Since moving to Ban Sabai, the difference in attentiveness, structure, and overall care quality has been striking.

Ban Sabai has taken a holistic approach to senior care, with a strong focus on physical and emotional well-being. The staff are genuinely diligent and caring, and they go above and beyond to ensure my parents’ individual needs are met. The food is consistently healthy and thoughtfully prepared, contributing meaningfully to my parents’ overall health.

The medical care in Thailand, to our pleasant surprise, has been excellent—efficient, accessible, and thorough. My parents have had no issues receiving regular check-ups, treatments, and follow-ups. Their care is clearly managed with due diligence.

Ban Sabai is owned and operated by a Swiss-Thai couple, whose professionalism and compassion are evident in the way the facility is run. Their hands-on approach and well-organized structure have given us great peace of mind.

Most importantly, my parents are happy. They feel safe, seen, and respected—which, as any caregiver knows, is everything.

We’re incredibly grateful to Ban Sabai for making what could have been a very stressful move into a positive and reassuring chapter in my parents’ lives.

Mary Hanson

12:03 16 Apr 25

It looks like a lovely facility. High standard of care. Affordable vs US. Long way out of Chiang mai (40 min drive) which would make visiting difficult

Hwee Hoon Khng

05:01 15 Jan 18

This is a beautiful and atmospheric spa resort at a perfect location for a quiet and peaceful break away from the hustle and bustle of the city. I stayed for 3 nights for a yoga / spa retreat and this is the place to be if you are looking for a place out of town to slow things down a bit as it is in the middle of a quiet estate, almost 6km from town. The daily private yoga sessions I booked were great and were customised to individual level of experience. They were held in a lovely pavilion set amidst a garden pond. Aside from the yoga , spa sessions as well as a cooking class, I also took a walk around the village estate to visit the Elephant parade House which has a gallery of painted elephant statues and a elephant painting workshop. There is still the convenience of a shuttle one can catch in the late afternoon/ evening to the night bazaar areas if you must go to town. Otherwise, it was easy to catch a grab taxi to and fro city for less than 100 baht.

Excellent service from the lovely staff- from the front desk to the spa therapists I had for all days. They were all so sweet and accommodating to my needs. Bee and ‘L were especially hospitable and it was great to see them everyday! Would love to be back again someday!

raynier pipke

00:02 03 May 17

My Go to place in Chiang Mai! A little out of town, very relaxing and peaceful. Great staff, great food! Great rooms!

Bridget Sparks

22:26 26 Apr 17

We stayed with Ban Sabai in June 2016. We spent one night here and the rest of our time at a hotel downtown. The view from our room was beautiful! We sat by the pool, ate at the restaurant, and got massages in the morning. The pool was very relaxing (there were only two other people staying at the same time as us), the food was fresh and delicious, and the massages were amazing! Customer service was also great. It wasn’t the fanciest hotel we’ve ever stayed at, but was a great value for the reasonable cost. We wished we would have stayed two nights as this was probably the most relaxing part of our trip to Chiang Mai. The only thing I think could have been improved was more frequent pool cleanings. There were lots of bugs and debris in the pool. Part of this is due to the fact that there are such lush gardens around, so I say the trade off is worth it!