24-Hour Home Care
in Colombo.
24-hour home care in Colombo means a vetted caregiver is present in your parent's home at every hour — day and night. BetterHands places live-in caregivers and overnight nurses across every Colombo district, from Cinnamon Gardens to Dehiwala, so your loved one is never left alone — backed by a written 72-hour placement guarantee.
LKR 4,500
Live-in care from
Per day — every district
1,200+
Colombo families
Cared for since 2020
1,000+
Caregiver profiles
Across Colombo — reviewed one by one
96%
First-match success
50+ compatibility factors
Why Colombo families choose 24-hour home care
When a few hours a day is no longer safe.
In Colombo, adult children often work long hours and commute through heavy traffic. Therefore a parent who needs help at 2am cannot wait for someone to drive across the city. 24-hour home care in Colombo solves this — a caregiver is already in the home, awake or on call, whenever the need arises.
BetterHands places dedicated caregivers across Colombo — from Colombo 7 and Cinnamon Gardens to Mount Lavinia and Battaramulla. As a result, your loved one keeps their own bed, their own routine, and their own neighbourhood, while never being left without support.
- Continuous presence for high fall-risk elderly
- Overnight supervision for dementia and Parkinson's
- Post-discharge monitoring after a Colombo hospital stay
- Reassurance for overseas Colombo families
- A safe alternative to relocating a parent to a facility
Dementia & Night Wandering
Dementia patients often wake disoriented after midnight — at risk of falling on stairs or leaving the home unsafely. A live-in caregiver provides constant overnight supervision, easing anxiety without sedation and keeping your parent secure until morning.
Post-Hospital Discharge
After discharge from the National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Nawaloka, or Asiri, recovery needs clinical oversight that working families cannot always give. 24-hour care bridges hospital and home — wound care, vitals, and mobility support under one roof.
High Fall-Risk Elderly
Falls are a leading cause of injury hospitalisation among older adults, the World Health Organization reports. A caregiver present day and night provides mobility help and responds the instant a fall happens.
Overseas Colombo Families
Many Colombo families work in Australia, the UK, or the Middle East while a parent lives alone in Cinnamon Gardens or Nugegoda. 24-hour care gives them a trusted presence at all times — with daily welfare updates across the time zones.
Three models of 24-hour care
Round-the-clock home care in Colombo matched to your needs.
No two families are the same. BetterHands offers three distinct models of 24-hour home care in Colombo — each suited to a different level of need, dependency, and budget.
Live-In Care
LKR 4,500 / day
One dedicated caregiver lives in your Colombo home — the same familiar face every day, overnight safety checks, and continuous presence your parent learns to trust.
- Same caregiver every day
- Overnight supervision
- Full daily personal care
- Medication reminders
- Emergency response
- Daily family updates
Split-Shift Care
LKR 9,000 / day
Two caregivers on 12-hour rotations keep someone actively awake and alert at every hour — built for high-dependency patients who need true round-the-clock monitoring.
- Two vetted caregivers
- Active overnight coverage
- Clinical handover notes
- Vital signs every shift
- Post-discharge monitoring
- Continuous family liaison
Clinical 24h Nursing
Custom quote
Round-the-clock registered nursing for medically complex patients in Colombo — IV therapy, wound management, catheter care, and direct coordination with your treating physician.
- PHSRC-registered nurses
- IV therapy & injections
- Complex wound care
- Physician coordination
- Palliative symptom care
- Documented clinical records
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 home care works in a Colombo home
From first call to caregiver in place.
Free Assessment — at home or remote
A Colombo coordinator visits your home (or connects by video for overseas families) to understand your parent's condition, personality, language, and night-time routine. It takes 15–20 minutes.
Caregiver Matched in Hours
We work through 1,000+ local caregiver profiles across 50+ factors — clinical background, Sinhala, Tamil or English fluency, schedule fit, and experience with conditions like stroke, dementia, or post-surgery recovery. Every candidate is reviewed one by one before handover.
48-Hour Background Verification
Reference checks, credential verification, and a clinical skills assessment are completed within 48 hours. Every caregiver who reaches your door has already passed this.
Care Begins — with Daily Check-Ins
Your caregiver starts, and our coordinator checks in through the 14-day trial with daily welfare notes. If anything needs adjusting, we act the same day — no waiting.
72-Hour Guarantee — No Questions
If the match is not right at any point, we arrange a replacement at zero cost. Our 96% first-match success rate makes this rare, but the guarantee is always firm.
Why Colombo families trust BetterHands
The standard behind every Colombo placement.
Every Colombo District
Colombo 1 to Colombo 15, plus Dehiwala, Nugegoda, Rajagiriya and Battaramulla — same rate, no travel supplement.
72-Hour Placement Guarantee
We commit to placing your caregiver within 72 hours. If the match is not right, we replace at no cost.
50+ Matching Factors
Language (Sinhala, Tamil, English), personality, clinical needs, and daily routine — every Colombo match is precise.
48-Hour Background Checks
Criminal record checks, professional references, and credential verification — completed within 48 hours.
Caregiver Continuity
The same caregiver every day. Familiarity matters deeply for elderly patients and those living with dementia.
Colombo-Based Coordination
A local coordinator, weekly welfare calls, and daily visit notes — reachable whenever your family needs them.
Quick answers
24-hour home care in Colombo — answered directly.
How much does 24-hour home care cost in Colombo?
24-hour home care in Colombo is LKR 4,500 per day with a caregiver, LKR 6,000 per day with a nursing assistant, and LKR 9,000 per day with a professional nurse, following a one-time annual membership registration fee of LKR 20,000. Split-shift care with two caregivers is charged at twice the daily rate. The same rate applies in every district, with a free assessment first.
Is 24-hour home care cheaper than a Colombo nursing home?
The costs are comparable. Colombo care facilities charge LKR 80,000–200,000 per month before medical extras, while live-in 24-hour care is LKR 4,500/day. The difference is that your parent stays in their own home, with one dedicated caregiver and no relocation.
How quickly can a 24-hour caregiver start in Colombo?
For urgent needs after a hospital discharge or a sudden change in condition, BetterHands can typically place a vetted 24-hour caregiver in Colombo within 24–48 hours. Full background verification and the 72-hour placement guarantee still apply to every placement.
Same rate, every district
24-hour care across all of Colombo.
BetterHands charges the same 24-hour rate in every Colombo district. A family in Battaramulla pays the same as a family in Colombo 7. There is no outer-district premium and no travel supplement, anywhere.
If your parent needs care that is less than round-the-clock, these related Colombo services may suit better — each runs on the same transparent pricing.
Unsure which model fits? Contact our Colombo team — we advise honestly at no charge.
Colombo areas we cover — same rate
Trusted sources
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Real Colombo families. Real care.
What Colombo families say about round-the-clock care.
Families from Wellawatte to Battaramulla share how a continuous presence at home changed daily life for their parents.
“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
Questions about 24-hour home care in Colombo.
24-hour home care in Colombo is LKR 4,500 per day with a caregiver, LKR 6,000 per day with a nursing assistant, and LKR 9,000 per day with a professional nurse, following a one-time annual membership registration fee of LKR 20,000. The same daily rate applies whether care runs through the day, the night, or both, and split-shift cover with two caregivers is charged at twice the daily rate. The same rate applies in every Colombo district — no travel supplement — and a free assessment is provided before any commitment.
A live-in caregiver sleeps in your Colombo home and provides care through the day and night — one consistent person, and the most affordable model. Split-shift care uses two caregivers on 12-hour rotations, keeping someone fully awake at every hour. Split-shift suits high-dependency patients who need active overnight monitoring rather than on-call presence.
Yes. For families discharging a parent from Colombo hospitals such as the National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Nawaloka, Asiri, or Lanka Hospitals, BetterHands can typically place a vetted 24-hour caregiver within 24–48 hours. Our coordinator liaises directly with the ward to continue medication, wound care, and mobility support without a gap in care.
BetterHands places 24-hour caregivers across every Colombo district — Colombo 1 (Fort) through Colombo 15 — and the surrounding suburbs including Dehiwala, Mount Lavinia, Nugegoda, Rajagiriya, Battaramulla, and Wellawatte. The same vetting standard, the same 72-hour placement guarantee, and the same care coordinator support apply regardless of which area of Colombo you live in.
Contact BetterHands by phone or WhatsApp from anywhere. Our Colombo team assesses your parent's needs remotely, coordinates with their doctor, and places a live-in caregiver without requiring you to travel home. You then receive daily welfare updates and weekly coordination calls, so you stay informed even from abroad.
Transparent pricing
Round-the-clock care, priced simply.
One annual membership covers coordination, payroll, and unlimited caregiver replacements. After that you pay a flat daily rate — live-in and rotating shifts cost the same as daytime care.
BetterHands Annual Membership
LKR 20,000
One-time annual registration fee
- Unlimited caregiver replacements at no additional cost if you are not satisfied
- Payroll management and caregiver administration
- Ongoing coordination and support from the BetterHands team
- Access to all services covered under the BetterHands membership
Step two — daily service rates
Duties below are what each role normally provides — your care plan is tailored during the free assessment.
Caregiver
Daily living support and companionship
LKR 4,500/day
Most families start here — a parent who is managing, but should not be alone all day.
- Friendly conversation and companionship
- Bathing and personal care assistance (if required)
- Medication reminders and general supervision
- Simple meals and refreshments
- Short walks and light activities (if appropriate)
- Day-to-day assistance and emotional support
Nursing Assistant
Personal care plus basic clinical support
LKR 6,000/day
Common where diabetes, blood pressure or early-stage dementia needs daily monitoring.
- Everything in the caregiver role
- Vital signs monitoring (BP, blood sugar, SpO₂)
- Medication reminders and administration support
- Basic wound and continence care
Professional Nurse
Complex medical and post-operative needs
LKR 9,000/day
Usually after a hospital discharge, a stroke, or where wounds and IV care are involved.
- Everything in the nursing assistant role
- PHSRC-registered clinical nursing
- Wound care, injections, and IV therapy
- Catheter, NG tube, and post-operative care
Daily rates are charged in addition to the one-time annual registration fee of LKR 20,000. The same daily rates apply to day care, night care and live-in support — no shift premiums, no travel supplements for any district. Placements are booked for a minimum of 15 days and billed in 15 or 30-day cycles, whichever you choose at the start. Hospital bystander cover is priced by shift length instead, with its own shorter minimum — see that service page for its packages. A free care assessment is provided before any commitment.
A one-way transfer for the caregiver is arranged at the start of placement.
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1,000+
Caregiver profiles
96%
First-match success
Trained
Caregiver training
72
Hours to placement