Home Care Services
in Colombo.
Home care services in Colombo — delivered by BetterHands across every district, from Cinnamon Gardens to Wellawatte. Personal care, clinical nursing, and companion care matched to your loved one's exact needs. Guaranteed placement in 72 hours.
65%
of Clients in Greater Colombo
Our largest served area
1,000+
Caregiver Profiles
Colombo & island-wide, reviewed one by one
24/7
Care Coordinator Access
For urgent Colombo requests
72 Hours
Placement Guarantee
We don't stop until you're matched
Built for Colombo
How home care is delivered in Colombo.
Home care in Colombo has unique operational realities — traffic, language diversity, and proximity to major hospitals. The World Health Organization confirms that home-based care produces better recovery outcomes than extended hospital stays. Understanding how care actually operates in Colombo helps families plan effectively.
Colombo-based caregivers
Our caregivers live within Colombo's districts — they know the city's roads, traffic patterns, and neighbourhoods. No late arrivals due to travel delays.
Hospital discharge support
We coordinate with families during discharge from Colombo National Hospital, Lanka Hospitals, Asiri, Nawaloka, and Durdans — ensuring care starts the moment your loved one arrives home.
Multilingual care teams
Colombo's diversity requires care in Sinhala, Tamil, and English. Every BetterHands caregiver is matched on language as a primary factor.
Traffic-aware scheduling
Care routines in Colombo are built around traffic windows — so your loved one's morning routine isn't disrupted by a caregiver stuck on Galle Road during peak hours.
Same-day assessment visits
For urgent Colombo care needs, our coordinators can often complete an initial home assessment the same day you contact us.
72-hour placement guarantee
We guarantee a matched, verified caregiver within 72 hours of your assessment. Our full coordination team stands behind every placement — no delays, no excuses.
What we offer in Colombo
Three specialist home care services — across every Colombo district.
Our guarantee
What your care plan looks like in Colombo.
A care coordinator visits your home, assesses your loved one's clinical needs, language, personality, and daily routine, then builds a written care plan. Caregiver matching covers 50+ factors — skills, experience, cultural fit. Every placement in Colombois backed by a 72-hour guarantee: if the arrangement isn't working, we adjust the plan and the caregiver free of charge.
50+
Match dimensions
Trained
Training per caregiver
80%
Applicants rejected
48hrs
Background check
Post-hospital home care Colombo
Discharged from a Colombo hospital? We take it from there.
The weeks immediately after hospital discharge are the highest-risk period for readmission. BetterHands coordinates directly with families during the discharge process — so care begins the moment your loved one arrives home.
Colombo National Hospital
Sri Lanka's largest public hospital — the most common discharge point for complex medical cases in Colombo.
Visit hospital websiteLanka Hospitals
A leading private hospital offering cardiology, oncology, and surgical services — with many patients requiring home-based post-operative care.
Visit hospital websiteNawaloka Hospital
One of Colombo's busiest private hospitals — particularly for orthopaedic, neurological, and cardiac procedures requiring home recovery support.
Visit hospital websiteAsiri Medical Hospitals
A network of premium private hospitals across Colombo offering specialised care — with a large base of patients transitioning to home recovery.
Visit hospital websiteDurdans Hospital
A long-established private hospital in Colombo 3 — well known for oncology and surgical care, with many patients benefiting from structured home nursing post-discharge.
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Home care across all of Colombo.
BetterHands covers all 15 Colombo municipal districts and the wider Greater Colombo area. Every district, same standard, same guarantee. If you need home care services across Sri Lanka, we cover those too.
Not sure if we cover your street? Contact us — we confirm within the hour.
Quick answers
Home care in Colombo — explained clearly.
What home care services are available in Colombo?
Home care services in Colombo include personal care at home (bathing, grooming, meals, medication reminders), home nursing care (wound care, IV therapy, chronic disease monitoring), and companion care (social engagement, transport, respite). BetterHands delivers all three services across all 15 Colombo districts with a 72-hour placement guarantee.
How do I find a vetted home caregiver in Colombo?
Finding a vetted home caregiver in Colombo requires checking PHSRC registration, criminal background clearance, and clinical skill verification. BetterHands manages this entire process — screening, verifying, and matching caregivers — so families don't have to navigate it alone. Our process takes 48 hours for background verification and 72 hours for placement.
Is home nursing care after surgery available in Colombo?
Yes. BetterHands provides post-surgical home nursing care across all Colombo districts. Our nurses are PHSRC-registered and trained in post-operative wound care, medication management, vital sign monitoring, and early complication detection. We coordinate with discharging hospitals — including Colombo National Hospital, Asiri, and Nawaloka — to ensure a safe transition home.
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Our service area in Colombo.
Colombo families. Real results.
What Colombo families say about BetterHands.
Families in Cinnamon Gardens, Wellawatte, Nugegoda, and across Colombo share their experience.
“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
“The wound care provided for my mother's post-surgical recovery was exceptional. The nurse was highly skilled and always explained everything clearly. I would recommend BetterHands without hesitation.”
Dr. Tharanga S.
Colombo 05
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about home care in Colombo.
Answers to what Colombo families ask us most before arranging home care.
BetterHands provides three specialist home care services across all Colombo districts: Personal Care at Home (bathing, grooming, mobility, meals), Home Nursing Care (wound care, medication management, post-surgery monitoring, IV therapy), and Companion Care (social engagement, transport, errands, respite). All services include a 72-hour placement guarantee and are delivered by thoroughly vetted caregivers and PHSRC-registered nurses.
BetterHands guarantees caregiver placement within 72 hours of a completed care assessment anywhere in Colombo — from Colombo 1 to Colombo 15, Cinnamon Gardens, Nugegoda, Wellawatte, and Dehiwala. For urgent post-hospitalisation needs following discharge from Colombo National Hospital, Lanka Hospitals, or Nawaloka, our care coordinators can often arrange faster placement.
Yes. BetterHands specialises in post-discharge home care for patients leaving Colombo's major hospitals — including Colombo National Hospital, Lanka Hospitals, Nawaloka, Asiri Medical, and Durdans. Our care coordinators work with your family during the discharge process to ensure a safe transition home, with nursing and personal care starting immediately.
BetterHands provides home care services across all 15 Colombo municipal districts — from Colombo 1 (Fort) to Colombo 15 (Modera) — plus the greater Colombo area including Nugegoda, Rajagiriya, Battaramulla, Malabe, Dehiwala, Mount Lavinia, and Kotte. Contact our team to confirm your specific address.
Home care costs in Colombo vary based on care type, hours, and frequency. BetterHands provides a free home care assessment — our coordinator visits, assesses your loved one's needs, and presents transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Hourly, half-day, full-day, and live-in packages are available across all Colombo districts.
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Transparent pricing
Home care, priced openly.
One annual membership covers coordination, payroll, and unlimited caregiver replacements. After that you pay a flat daily rate for the level of care your family needs.
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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Caregiver profiles
96%
First-match success
Trained
Caregiver training
72
Hours to placement