24-Hour Companion Care
services in Colombo.
24-hour companion care services in Colombo mean your parent is never alone — at any hour. BetterHands places live-in and overnight companions who bring continuous company and reassurance, not just clinical supervision. Across every Colombo district, from Cinnamon Gardens to Dehiwala, a familiar, trusted presence stays close — backed by a written 14-day placement guarantee.
Rs. 4,000
Overnight companion from
Per night — every district
400+
Colombo families
Companion care since 2020
250+
Vetted companions
Sinhala, Tamil & English
4.9/5
Match satisfaction
Scored at 90 days
Why Colombo families choose 24-hour companion care
The hardest hours are the ones spent alone.
A daytime visit helps. However, loneliness and anxiety do not keep office hours. For many elderly parents in Colombo, the evenings and nights are the most frightening part of the day.
The World Health Organization links isolation to depression and decline. Therefore 24-hour companion care in Colombo keeps a familiar, reassuring presence close at every hour — from Cinnamon Gardens to Battaramulla.
- Continuous companionship for parents living alone
- Calm overnight presence for dementia restlessness
- Gentle support after bereavement or illness
- Reassurance for overseas Colombo families
- A familiar face, never a rotating stranger
Night-Time Loneliness & Anxiety
For many elderly parents in Colombo, the nights feel longest and loneliest. A live-in or overnight companion turns those anxious hours into calm, reassured ones — simply by being there.
Dementia Restlessness After Dark
Parents with early dementia often grow restless or confused in the evening. A trained companion provides gentle, familiar presence through sundowning hours, easing agitation without medication.
After Bereavement or a Loss
Losing a lifelong partner leaves a silent, empty home. Round-the-clock companionship rebuilds daily rhythm and gentle connection — so grief is never carried entirely alone.
Overseas Colombo Families
Families working abroad worry most about the hours they cannot see. 24-hour companion care means a trusted, familiar presence is always in the home — with daily updates across the time zones.
Three models of round-the-clock company
24-hour companion care in Colombo matched to your needs.
No two families need the same hours. BetterHands offers three models of 24-hour companion care in Colombo — each suited to a different level of presence and reassurance.
Live-In Companion
Rs. 6,000 / day
One dedicated companion lives in your Colombo home — the same familiar face all day and through the night, so your parent always has company and reassurance close by.
- Same companion every day
- Daytime and evening company
- Overnight presence in the home
- Conversation and activities
- Help with daily routine
- Daily family updates
Overnight Companion
Rs. 4,000 / night
An evening-to-morning companion for parents who feel most anxious after dark — calm company at bedtime and a reassuring presence through the night.
- Evening and overnight cover
- Settling routine at bedtime
- Reassurance through the night
- Help if your parent wakes
- Morning hand-over notes
- Same companion each night
Split-Shift Companion
Rs. 12,000 / day
Two companions on rotating 12-hour shifts keep someone fully awake and engaged at every hour — ideal when a parent needs constant interaction day and night.
- Two vetted companions
- Someone awake at all hours
- Continuous engagement
- Shift hand-over notes
- Restless-at-night support
- Continuous family liaison
All prices are indicative and the same in every Colombo district. Your care plan is assessed individually, and a free assessment is provided before any commitment.
How 24-hour companion care is arranged in Colombo
From first call to companion in place.
Free Assessment — at home or remote
A Colombo coordinator learns your parent's personality, night-time worries, language, and daily routine — in person or by video for overseas families.
Companion Matched in Hours
We match a trained companion across 50+ factors — temperament, interests, Sinhala/Tamil/English fluency, and experience with night-time anxiety or dementia.
48-Hour Background Verification
References, credential verification, and a warmth-and-safeguarding assessment are completed within 48 hours before any companion reaches your home.
Round-the-Clock Care Begins
Your companion settles in with daily welfare notes to the family. The coordinator checks in throughout the 14-day trial and adjusts the plan as needed.
14-Day Guarantee — No Questions
If the match is not right within 14 days, we rematch at zero cost. Our 4.9 of 5 match rating makes this rare, but the guarantee is always firm.
Why Colombo families trust BetterHands
The standard behind every round-the-clock companion.
Every Colombo District
Colombo 1 to Colombo 15, plus Dehiwala, Nugegoda, Rajagiriya and Battaramulla — same rate, no travel supplement.
14-Day Placement Guarantee
We commit to placing your companion within 14 days. If the match is not right, we replace at no cost.
50+ Matching Factors
Language (Sinhala, Tamil, English), personality, interests, and temperament — every overnight match is precise.
48-Hour Background Checks
Criminal record checks, references, and credential verification — completed within 48 hours of selection.
The Same Companion
The same familiar face day and night. Continuity is everything for elderly parents and those with dementia.
Colombo-Based Coordination
A local coordinator, daily welfare notes, and weekly calls — reachable whenever your family needs reassurance.
Quick answers
24-hour companion care in Colombo — answered directly.
What is 24-hour companion care in Colombo?
24-hour companion care in Colombo means a trained companion is present in your parent's home around the clock — live-in, overnight, or on rotating shifts. It centres on continuous companionship and reassurance rather than clinical nursing, so your loved one is never alone, day or night.
How much does 24-hour companion care cost in Colombo?
24-hour companion care in Colombo starts at Rs. 4,000/night for an overnight companion and Rs. 6,000/day for a live-in companion. Split-shift cover is Rs. 12,000/day. All rates are published, with no travel supplement and a free assessment before any commitment.
Is 24-hour companion care the same as 24-hour nursing in Colombo?
No. 24-hour companion care focuses on company, conversation, and reassurance for a lonely or anxious parent. 24-hour nursing handles clinical needs such as medication and wound care. BetterHands coordinates either — or both together — under a single, clear care plan.
Round-the-clock, every district
24-hour companion care across all of Colombo.
BetterHands places live-in and overnight companions in every Colombo district at the same rate. A family in Battaramulla pays exactly what a family in Colombo 7 pays — with no travel supplement, anywhere.
If your parent needs less than round-the-clock company, or clinical support too, these related Colombo services fit alongside.
Not sure which model suits the nights? Contact our Colombo team — we advise honestly at no charge.
24-hour companion care — every Colombo area
Real Colombo families. Real reassurance.
What Colombo families say about round-the-clock company.
Families from Wellawatte to Battaramulla share what a constant, familiar presence has meant through the day and night.
“Our mother lives alone in Wellawatte while we work overseas. Her BetterHands companion visits daily and calls us every week. For the first time in years, we are not constantly worried.”
Nimal & Kumari J.
Wellawatte, Colombo 06
“My father has early dementia and the BetterHands companion in Battaramulla keeps him engaged with chess and morning walks. The consistency of the same companion every day has made a real difference to his mood.”
Shirani P.
Battaramulla
“BetterHands transformed my mother's quality of life. The caregivers are professional, compassionate, and treat her with so much dignity. Our whole family is relieved and grateful.”
Chamari W.
Colombo 07
Frequently asked questions
24-hour companion care in Colombo.
24-hour companion care in Colombo means a trained companion is present in your parent's home around the clock — as a live-in companion, an overnight companion, or two companions on rotating shifts. It focuses on continuous companionship and reassurance rather than clinical nursing, so your loved one is never alone, day or night.
24-hour companion care in Colombo starts at Rs. 4,000/night for an overnight companion. A live-in companion who stays day and night is Rs. 6,000/day, and split-shift cover with two companions is Rs. 12,000/day. All rates are published, with no travel supplement for any Colombo district and a free assessment first.
24-hour companion care focuses on company, conversation, and reassurance — keeping a lonely or anxious parent safe and engaged at every hour. 24-hour nursing handles clinical needs like medication and wound care. Many Colombo families combine both, and BetterHands coordinates either under one care plan.
24-hour companion care suits elderly parents who feel anxious or unsafe alone at night, those with early dementia who become restless after dark, people recovering from bereavement, and overseas families who want a trusted presence in the home at all times. It is companionship, not medical supervision.
Yes. BetterHands guarantees a matched, verified live-in or overnight companion within 14 days of your assessment across every Colombo district. For urgent situations — after a fall, a hospital discharge, or a sudden loss — an introduction can often be arranged within 24 to 48 hours.
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250+
Vetted caregivers
96%
First-match success
Trained
Caregiver training
14
Days to placement