diff --git a/care/utils/models/base.py b/care/utils/models/base.py
index d2a9da01c4..6e61afb567 100644
--- a/care/utils/models/base.py
+++ b/care/utils/models/base.py
@@ -32,4 +32,4 @@ class Meta:
 
     def delete(self, *args):
         self.deleted = True
-        self.save()
+        self.save(update_fields=["deleted"])