- The new resident must be poor or destitute or dying or abandoned and must have no friends or family or relatives to look after the person.
- The admission is subject to availability of beds in the Home.
- An Admission form must be filled out for every new resident. The form is available at the Home or can be obtained by calling Mrs. Anita Rodricks at 094489-41633.
- The admission of the new resident must be approved by all society members.
- The new resident must be recommended by at least two other people.
- The rules and regulations of Karunalaya must be explained to the new resident before admission.
- The new resident must acknowledge either by a signed or thumb-printed declaration, as applicable.
- For new residents picked up from the roadside, a Police Report should be obtained from the local police station providing as much details as possible.
- Furthermore, the new resident must be taken to the local Government Hospital for a complete checkup & blood test.
- The doctor at the Government Hospital must certify that the resident is free from any contagious disease and is safe to be admitted into the Home.