Home Care Services
in Sri Lanka.
Home care services in Sri Lanka delivered by BetterHands — 1,000+ local caregiver profiles island-wide, reviewed one by one and matched to your family's exact needs. Personal care, clinical nursing, and companionship across Colombo, Kandy, Galle, and the rest of the island. Guaranteed placement in 72 hours.
1,000+
Caregiver Profiles
Island-wide — reviewed one by one
1,500+
Families Served
Across Sri Lanka since 2020
96%
First-Match Success
Matched on 50+ factors
72 Hours
Placement Guarantee
We don't stop until you're matched
Why home care in Sri Lanka
Your loved one heals better at home.
Hospitals discharge patients faster than ever — but recovery doesn't end at the door. For Sri Lankan families, the weeks at home after discharge are often the most medically critical and emotionally demanding period.
Research consistently shows that patients recover faster, experience fewer complications, and report higher satisfaction when they receive skilled care in familiar surroundings. The Sri Lanka Ministry of Healthrecognises home-based care as a key component of the country's non-communicable disease management strategy.
BetterHands brings hospital-quality care home — so your loved one recovers with dignity, and your family recovers from the stress of doing it alone.
- Lower infection risk. Home environments carry far fewer hospital-acquired infections than wards.
- Faster recovery. Familiar surroundings reduce anxiety and improve healing outcomes.
- Cost-effective. Professional home care is significantly less expensive than extended hospital stays.
- Family involvement. Families stay involved and informed — reducing stress and improving outcomes.
How care is matched
"A care coordinator assesses your loved one's language, personality, and clinical needs before matching any caregiver."
BetterHands Care Coordinators
What we offer
Three specialist home care services across Sri Lanka.
Every service comes with a tailored care plan, a matched caregiver, and our 72-hour placement guarantee — across all provinces we serve.
How it works
From your first call to caregiver in 72 hours.
Free Assessment Call
A 15-minute call with our care coordinators. We listen first — understanding your loved one's needs, personality, language, and location.
Caregiver Matching
We assess caregivers across 50+ compatibility factors — language, clinical experience, personality, and your loved one's specific conditions — to identify the right fit.
Background Verification
Reference checks, credential verification, and clinical skills assessment — completed in 48 hours, not weeks.
Supported Start
Care begins with daily check-ins from our team. Not the right match? Free replacement — unlimited for members, at any point, no questions asked.
Where we serve
Home care services across the whole island.
BetterHands provides home care services across Sri Lanka — from the Western Province to the Southern Coast and the Hill Country. Our caregivers serve families in city centres and suburban areas alike, with the same standard and the same guarantee everywhere.
Colombo
Colombo 1–15, Cinnamon Gardens, Nugegoda, Wellawatte, Dehiwala
Kandy
Peradeniya, Katugastota, Gampola, Digana
Galle
Unawatuna, Hikkaduwa, Ambalangoda, Elpitiya
Negombo
Katunayake, Ja-Ela, Wattala, Kandana
Kurunegala
Kuliyapitiya, Mawathagama, Polgahawela
Not listed? Contact us to confirm coverage in your area.
Our standards
Same quality.
Everywhere.
Whether your family is in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo or Katugastota, Kandy — every BetterHands caregiver has passed the same multi-stage screening, completed the same structured pre-placement training, and is backed by the same 72-hour placement guarantee.
Trained
Training per caregiver
80%
Applicants rejected
48hrs
Background check
6+
Years of experience
Find us on the map
Our service area in Sri Lanka.
Real families. Real stories.
What Sri Lankan families say about us.
Families in Colombo, Kandy, and Galle share what BetterHands home care services meant for them.
“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
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about home care in Sri Lanka.
Answers to the questions families ask us most before getting started.
BetterHands offers three specialist home care services across Sri Lanka: Personal Care at Home (bathing, grooming, mobility, meal preparation), Home Nursing Care (wound care, medication management, post-surgery monitoring, IV therapy), and Companion Care at Home (social engagement, transport, errands, respite care). All services are drawn from 1,000+ local caregiver profiles island-wide, each reviewed one by one before handover, with a 72-hour placement guarantee.
Home care costs in Sri Lanka vary depending on the type of care, number of hours, and location. BetterHands offers a free care assessment to understand your needs and provide transparent, personalised pricing — with no hidden fees. Contact our team to arrange your free consultation.
BetterHands guarantees caregiver placement within 72 hours of a completed care assessment across Sri Lanka — including Colombo, Kandy, Galle, and Negombo. For urgent needs, our care coordinators can often arrange faster placement. We treat every deadline seriously — if we miss it, our coordinators escalate immediately until your placement is confirmed.
Many Sri Lankan health insurance plans — including those from AIA, Ceylinco Life, and Union Assurance — offer partial or full coverage for skilled home nursing care under domiciliary treatment or home health care clauses. BetterHands can assist with pre-authorisation and documentation for insurance claims.
BetterHands provides home care services across the Western, Central, and Southern provinces of Sri Lanka — including Colombo (all districts from Colombo 1–15, Cinnamon Gardens, Nugegoda, Wellawatte), Kandy, Galle, Negombo, and Kurunegala. Contact us to confirm coverage in your specific area.
Related pages
More care services from BetterHands.
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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Ready to get started with
home care in Sri Lanka?
Book a free care assessment — our team will visit, understand your needs, and match your loved one with the right caregiver within 72 hours.
1,000+
Caregiver profiles
96%
First-match success
Trained
Caregiver training
72
Hours to placement