24-Hour Home Care
across Sri Lanka.
24-hour home care in Sri Lanka means a vetted caregiver is present in your loved one's home at all times — day and night. BetterHands places live-in caregivers and overnight nurses across Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Negombo, and island-wide, with a written 72-hour placement guarantee.
LKR 4,500
Live-in care from
Per day — island-wide
72 Hours
Placement guarantee
Or we escalate immediately
1,000+
Caregiver profiles
Island-wide — reviewed one by one
96%
First-match success
50+ compatibility factors
Why families across Sri Lanka choose 24-hour care
When a few hours a day isn't enough.
For many Sri Lankan families, the decision to arrange 24-hour home care comes after a fall, a hospital discharge, a diagnosis, or the moment they realise their parent can no longer be safely left alone. It is not a failure — it is the most responsible, loving decision a family can make.
BetterHands places dedicated caregivers across Sri Lanka — from Colombo 7 and Cinnamon Gardens to Kandy, Matara, and Jaffna — so your loved one is never without support, regardless of where they live on the island.
- Continuous presence for high fall-risk elderly
- Overnight supervision for dementia and Parkinson's
- Post-discharge clinical monitoring after major surgery
- Peace of mind for overseas Sri Lankan families
- Safe alternative to relocating a parent to a care facility
Dementia & Night Wandering
Dementia patients in Colombo and Kandy frequently wake at night, confused and at risk of falling or leaving the home unsafely. A live-in caregiver provides constant overnight supervision — preventing dangerous wandering and managing anxiety without sedation.
Post-Hospital Discharge
After discharge from Asiri Medical Centre, Nawaloka, or Lanka Hospitals, recovery at home requires clinical oversight that family members cannot always provide. 24-hour care bridges the gap between hospital and full independence — with the same clinical standard, at home.
High Fall-Risk Elderly
Falls are the leading cause of injury hospitalisation among Sri Lankan elderly, according to the Ministry of Health. A live-in caregiver provides mobility assistance throughout the day and overnight presence to respond immediately if a fall occurs.
Overseas Families (Expat)
Many Sri Lankan families based in Australia, the UK, the Middle East, and Europe cannot be physically present for ageing parents in Colombo or Kandy. 24-hour care gives them the assurance that a trusted, vetted caregiver is present at all times — with daily welfare updates.
Three models of 24-hour care
Round-the-clock home care matched to your needs.
No two families are the same. BetterHands offers three distinct models of 24-hour home care in Sri Lanka — each suited to a different level of need, dependency, and budget.
Live-In Care
LKR 4,500 / day
One dedicated caregiver lives in your home — consistent presence day and night, overnight safety checks, and the same familiar face your parent trusts.
- 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 — someone actively awake and alert at every hour of the day and night for high-dependency patients.
- 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 — IV therapy, wound management, catheter care, and physician coordination.
- PHSRC-registered nurses
- IV therapy & injections
- Complex wound care
- Physician coordination
- Palliative symptom care
- Documented clinical records
All prices are indicative. Your care plan is assessed individually. A free assessment is provided before any commitment.
How 24-hour home care is arranged in Sri Lanka
From first call to caregiver in place.
Free Assessment — in person or remote
A BetterHands care coordinator meets with you (or connects by video/call for overseas families) to understand your parent's needs — medical conditions, personality, language preference, and daily routine. Takes 15–20 minutes.
Caregiver Matched in Hours
Our team works through 1,000+ local caregiver profiles across 50+ factors — clinical background, Sinhala/Tamil/English language, daily schedule compatibility, and experience with your parent's specific conditions (dementia, stroke, post-surgery). We review every candidate one by one before handing anyone over.
48-Hour Background Verification
Reference checks, credential verification, and clinical skills assessment — completed in 48 hours. Every caregiver placed has passed this before arriving at your door.
Care Begins — with Daily Check-Ins
Your caregiver starts with daily welfare updates to your family. Our coordinator checks in throughout the 14-day trial. If anything needs adjusting, we act immediately — no waiting, no bureaucracy.
72-Hour Guarantee — No Questions
If the match is not right at any point, BetterHands arranges a replacement at zero cost. Our 96% first-match success rate means this is rare — but the guarantee is always firm.
Why Sri Lankan families trust BetterHands
The standard behind every 24-hour placement.
Island-Wide Coverage
Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Negombo, Kurunegala, Matara and beyond — same standard, same guarantee.
72-Hour Placement Guarantee
We commit to placing your caregiver within 72 hours. If we miss it, we escalate until it's done.
50+ Matching Factors
Language (Sinhala, Tamil, English), personality, clinical needs, and daily routine — every match is precise.
48-Hour Background Checks
Criminal record checks, professional references, and credential verification — completed in 48 hours.
Caregiver Continuity
The same caregiver, every day. Familiarity matters deeply for elderly patients and dementia care.
Family Coordination
Weekly welfare calls, daily visit notes, and a Colombo-based coordinator available whenever you need.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about 24-hour home care in Sri Lanka.
A live-in caregiver sleeps in the home and provides care throughout the day and night — one consistent person, most cost-effective. Split-shift care uses two caregivers on 12-hour rotations, keeping someone fully awake and alert at all times. Split-shift suits patients with high overnight clinical needs.
Yes. BetterHands places 24-hour caregivers in Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Negombo, Kurunegala, and across Sri Lanka. The same 72-hour placement guarantee, vetting standard, and care coordinator support apply regardless of city or province.
Contact BetterHands by phone or WhatsApp — our team can assess needs remotely, coordinate directly with the treating doctor or hospital, and place a caregiver without requiring you to be physically present in Sri Lanka. We send daily welfare updates to keep you informed.
The costs are comparable. Colombo nursing facilities typically charge LKR 80,000–200,000 per month before medical extras, while BetterHands live-in care is LKR 4,500/day. The key difference: your parent stays in their own home, with one dedicated caregiver, without the disruption of relocation.
BetterHands provides daily check-ins through the first two weeks of care. If the match is not right — at any point, not only at the start — we arrange a replacement at no extra cost. Members receive unlimited replacements, with no questions and no fees. Our 96% first-match success rate means this rarely happens, but the guarantee is always there.
Families we've helped across Sri Lanka
Real families. Real care.
“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
“After my father's heart surgery at Lanka Hospitals, the nursing team from BetterHands provided exceptional post-operative care at home. They were thorough, kind, and always on time.”
Roshan & Dilini P.
Nugegoda
“My grandfather was very lonely after being discharged from hospital. His BetterHands companion has become a true friend — he is happier and more engaged than he's been in years.”
Priya N.
Kandy
Island-wide coverage
24-hour care in every corner of Sri Lanka.
Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Negombo, Kurunegala, Matara, Jaffna — same vetted caregivers, same 72-hour guarantee, everywhere.
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. Hospital bystander cover is priced by shift length instead — 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.
Home care, city by city.
Every area below has its own page, written around what families there actually face — the local hospitals, the commute, and the hours nobody is covering. Same vetted caregivers and the same 72-hour guarantee in all of them.
Colombo District
Gampaha District
Kalutara District
From the BetterHands blog
Care guides & health resources.
Arrange 24-hour home care
anywhere in Sri Lanka.
Tell us about your loved one. Our team will match a vetted live-in caregiver or overnight nurse — anywhere on the island — within 72 hours.
1,000+
Caregiver profiles
96%
First-match success
Trained
Caregiver training
72
Hours to placement