Elderly Care Services
in Colombo.
Elderly care services in Colombo — delivered by BetterHands with specialist training and genuine care. Dementia support, fall prevention, chronic monitoring, and overnight care across every Colombo district, from Cinnamon Gardens to Dehiwala. Guaranteed placement in 72 hours.
800+
Elderly clients served in Colombo
50+
Match factors — language, personality, care needs
4.9
Average caregiver rating at 90 days
800+
Elderly clients served in Colombo
1,000+
Caregiver profiles reviewed one by one
93%
Family satisfaction at 12 months
72 Hours
Guaranteed placement
The Colombo elderly care challenge
Why Colombo families choose professional elderly care.
Colombo is Sri Lanka's most urbanised city — and that creates a distinct set of pressures for families caring for elderly parents. Traffic, apartment living, dual-income households, and family members working abroad all converge to make informal elderly care increasingly unsustainable.
The World Health Organizationidentifies urban social isolation as a leading driver of accelerated cognitive decline in elderly populations. Colombo's elderly — many living alone in apartments in Borella or Wellawatte while their children work in offices or overseas — are particularly exposed to this risk.
Professional elderly care services in Colombo close that gap. A trained BetterHands caregiver provides daily presence, structured activities, and clinical observation — so your elderly parent stays safe, engaged, and connected, regardless of where you are.
Urban apartment living
Many Colombo elderly live in high-rise apartments with no garden access and limited daily movement. Caregivers bring structured outdoor engagement and prevent the physical decline that apartment isolation accelerates.
Traffic and visit gaps
Colombo's congestion makes daily family visits difficult. A professional caregiver bridges the gap — providing consistent presence when adult children cannot physically be there every day.
Expat family distance
Thousands of Colombo families have adult children working in the Middle East, Australia, or Europe. BetterHands provides daily presence and family updates that keep overseas children informed and reassured.
Dual-income households
Most working-age Colombo families cannot be full-time carers. Professional elderly care enables both spouses to work, with complete confidence that their elderly parent is safe and engaged.
What families tell us
"Our father's BetterHands caregiver visits him every morning in Nugegoda. We're in Dubai. Knowing he's not alone changed everything for our family."
BetterHands family — Colombo
Specialist services for Colombo
What elderly care services cover in Colombo.
Every elderly care plan in Colombo is built around your parent's specific conditions, personality, and daily schedule — not a generic checklist.
01Dementia & Memory Care
Structured, consistent dementia care in Colombo — trained caregivers who manage cognitive decline with patience, redirection techniques, and daily routines that create safety and calm.
02Fall Prevention & Mobility
Reducing falls in Colombo homes — the leading cause of serious elderly injury. Safe transfers, mobility aid support, and guided exercise from trained caregivers.
- Transfer assistance
- Mobility aid support
- Home safety review
- Balance exercises
03Chronic Disease Monitoring
Daily health monitoring for elderly managing diabetes, hypertension, cardiac conditions, or COPD — with family reports and early warning escalation.
- Blood pressure & glucose
- Medication reminders
- Vital signs tracking
- GP coordination
04Overnight & Live-In Elderly Care
Twenty-four-hour presence for elderly Colombo residents who need continuous supervision — night-time monitoring, safe repositioning, and morning routines handled by a trusted live-in caregiver.
05Social Engagement & Companionship
Social isolation is a significant health risk for elderly Colombo residents — particularly those living alone in apartments while children work or live abroad.
- Cognitive activities
- Outdoor walks & fresh air
- Community outings
- Family video calls
06Post-Hospitalisation Support
Bridging the gap after discharge from Colombo National Hospital, Lanka Hospitals, or Asiri — structured recovery support during the critical first weeks at home.
- Discharge coordination
- Exercise guidance
- Nutrition support
- Complication monitoring
Why BetterHands for Colombo
Not every caregiver is trained for elderly care.
The Ministry of Social Services Sri Lanka recognises that elderly care requires specialist training — particularly for cognitive decline, mobility support, and chronic condition management. However, the majority of informal home caregivers in Colombo have no formal elderly care qualification.
BetterHands caregivers complete a structured training programme with dedicated modules in Colombo elderly care — dementia management, fall risk, ADL support, and medication safety. Additionally, 80% of applicants do not pass our screening. As a result, the caregivers we place are among the most rigorously prepared in Sri Lanka.
Trained
Elderly care training per caregiver
80%
Applicants not selected
50+
Compatibility match factors
14d
Placement guarantee
Dementia-specific training
Every BetterHands caregiver completes our dementia care module — covering cognitive decline stages, redirection, sundowning, and family support — before any Colombo placement.
PHSRC registration verified
Our clinical nurses are PHSRC-registered. All caregivers — regardless of role — undergo rigorous background checks, reference verification, and a skills assessment before every placement.
Personality-matched to your parent
We match across 50+ dimensions including language (Sinhala, Tamil, English), temperament, interests, and daily routine compatibility — not just skill set and availability.
Unlimited replacement guarantee
If the match isn't right — at any point during your membership — BetterHands replaces the caregiver free of charge. No limit, no forms, no awkward conversations.
Know the signs
When your Colombo parent needs elderly care support.
The World Health Organization notes that declining independence in elderly adults is rarely sudden — it builds gradually, and families often adapt to new normals without realising how far things have shifted.
Most Colombo families seek elderly care only after a crisis — a fall, a hospital admission, or a sudden deterioration. Professional elderly care arranged earlier produces significantly better outcomes and avoids preventable emergencies.
Forgetting medication or taking wrong doses
Missed or incorrect medication is one of the most dangerous and common signs that professional elderly care in Colombo is overdue.
Frequent falls or near-falls at home
Falls account for the majority of serious elderly injuries in Sri Lanka. A caregiver trained in fall prevention makes the home significantly safer.
Significant unexplained weight change
Weight loss or gain often signals issues with nutrition, medication, or undiagnosed health conditions that a trained caregiver will detect.
Declining personal hygiene
When an elderly parent stops managing their own hygiene, it often reflects both physical difficulty and emotional withdrawal — both requiring attention.
Social withdrawal and increasing isolation
Isolation in Colombo's urban elderly is common — and medically serious. It accelerates cognitive decline and depression when left unaddressed.
Confusion about dates, people, or locations
Growing disorientation is an early signal of cognitive decline — including dementia — that trained elderly care professionals can manage safely.
Household neglect — bills unpaid, food spoilt
When an elderly parent can no longer manage day-to-day tasks around the home, the gap between need and capacity has become clinically significant.
Family caregiver showing signs of burnout
When the person providing care is exhausted, depressed, or physically unwell, the quality of care being delivered has already deteriorated.
Colombo coverage
Elderly care services across all of Colombo.
BetterHands covers all 15 Colombo municipal districts and the greater metropolitan area. For elderly care beyond Colombo, visit our elderly care services in Sri Lanka page.
Quick answers
Elderly care in Colombo — answered directly.
What elderly care services are available in Colombo?
BetterHands provides six specialist elderly care services across all Colombo districts: Dementia & Memory Care, Fall Prevention & Mobility Support, Chronic Disease Monitoring, Overnight & Live-In Care, Social Engagement & Companionship, and Post-Hospitalisation Recovery Support — all delivered by trained and vetted caregivers with a 72-hour placement guarantee.
Is live-in elderly care available in Colombo apartments?
Yes. BetterHands provides live-in elderly care in Colombo apartments and houses across all districts — including Cinnamon Gardens, Borella, Wellawatte, Nugegoda, and Dehiwala. Live-in caregivers manage daily routines, night-time monitoring, and emergency response — providing complete 24-hour presence for elderly parents who cannot be safely left alone.
Can BetterHands arrange elderly care before my parent is discharged from a Colombo hospital?
Yes. Contact BetterHands before discharge from Colombo National Hospital, Lanka Hospitals, or Asiri Medical. Our coordinator reviews the discharge summary and arranges a matched, verified caregiver so elderly care begins the day your parent arrives home.
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Our service area in Colombo.
Colombo families. Genuine results.
What Colombo families say about our elderly care.
Families across Cinnamon Gardens, Nugegoda, Wellawatte, and Borella share their experience with BetterHands elderly 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
“The caregiver who looks after my elderly father in Borella is patient, gentle, and reliable. She manages his medication and meals perfectly, and he genuinely looks forward to her visits each morning.”
Anoma D.
Borella, Colombo 08
“BetterHands matched my mother in Rajagiriya with a caregiver who speaks Tamil and understands her routines. The personal care has been dignified and dependable from day one.”
Fathima R.
Rajagiriya
Frequently asked questions
Questions about elderly care services in Colombo.
Answers to what Colombo families ask before arranging professional elderly care.
BetterHands provides six specialist elderly care services across all Colombo districts: Dementia & Memory Care, Fall Prevention & Mobility Support, Chronic Disease Monitoring, Overnight & Live-In Elderly Care, Social Engagement & Companionship, and Post-Hospitalisation Recovery Support. All services are delivered by trained, vetted caregivers with a 72-hour placement guarantee.
Finding a trusted elderly caregiver in Colombo requires criminal background checks, reference verification, and elderly-specific care training. BetterHands manages this entire process — working through 1,000+ local caregiver profiles island-wide and reviewing each candidate one by one before handover, verifying credentials within 48 hours, and matching based on 50+ factors including language, personality, and medical experience. Our 72-hour guarantee means no risk to your family.
Yes. BetterHands provides live-in and overnight elderly care across all 15 Colombo municipal districts — including Cinnamon Gardens, Borella, Wellawatte, Nugegoda, Dehiwala, and the greater Colombo area. Live-in caregivers provide 24-hour supervision, night-time monitoring, and consistent daily routines — essential for elderly parents with dementia or advanced mobility challenges.
Yes. BetterHands places dementia-trained caregivers in Colombo homes — caregivers who understand structured daily routines, redirection techniques, safe home management, and emotional support for both the patient and the family. Dementia care is available across all Colombo districts, with the same caregiver visiting consistently to build trust and routine.
The cost of elderly care at home in Colombo depends on the type of care, number of daily hours, and whether overnight or live-in support is required. BetterHands provides a free home assessment — our coordinator visits, understands your parent's exact needs, and presents transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Hourly, half-day, full-day, and live-in packages are available.
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Transparent pricing
Elderly care, priced openly.
One annual membership covers coordination, payroll, and unlimited caregiver replacements. After that you pay a flat daily rate — the same whether care is daytime, overnight, or live-in.
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.
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