PHSRC
Registered nurses only
Serving Colombo since 2020
Home Nursing Care
in Colombo.
Home nursing care in Colombo — delivered by BetterHands with clinical precision and genuine compassion. Wound care, IV therapy, chronic disease monitoring, and post-surgery nursing across every district — from Cinnamon Gardens to Dehiwala.
250+
PHSRC-Registered Nurses
Active across Colombo
96%
Clinical Task Accuracy
Verified at 30 and 60 days
48hrs
Credential Verification
Before first home visit
14 Days
Placement Guarantee
We don't stop until you're matched
Clinical nursing services
What home nursing care covers in Colombo.
Home nursing care in Colombo goes well beyond basic wound dressing. Our registered nurses carry out complex clinical procedures at your loved one's home — with the same standards required in a hospital ward, but in the comfort and safety of familiar surroundings.
According to the World Health Organization's home-based care framework, clinical nursing at home significantly reduces preventable hospital readmission — especially during the first 30 days post-discharge. BetterHands nurses are trained specifically to prevent those readmissions.
Every nurse placed in Colombo holds a current PHSRC practising certificate and has passed a 48-hour credential verification before their first visit.
Post-Surgery Wound Care & Dressings
Sterile wound assessment, cleaning, and dressing changes following surgery at any Colombo hospital — reducing infection risk and tracking healing progress with daily family reports.
IV Therapy & Medication Administration
Intravenous fluid therapy, antibiotic infusions, and subcutaneous or intramuscular injections — administered at home by a registered nurse with full clinical oversight.
Vital Signs & Chronic Disease Monitoring
Daily monitoring of blood pressure, blood glucose, oxygen saturation, and heart rate — for patients managing hypertension, diabetes, COPD, cardiac conditions, or renal disease in Colombo.
Catheter & Stoma Care
Urinary catheter insertion, maintenance, and removal — alongside stoma bag management, skin protection, and output monitoring — delivered with clinical precision and patient dignity.
Enteral Feeding & Nasogastric Tube Care
Nasogastric tube insertion, maintenance, and enteral formula administration for patients unable to eat independently — with careful positioning, residual checks, and complication monitoring.
Palliative & End-of-Life Nursing Support
Compassionate, clinically expert nursing care for patients in their final stages — pain management, symptom control, comfort care, and emotional support for the entire family.
Clinical conditions
Conditions our Colombo nurses specialise in.
From ongoing chronic conditions to complex post-acute nursing needs — our Colombo nurses are placed based on specific condition experience, not just general availability.
Chronic Conditions
Diabetes & Diabetic Wound Care
Daily glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and specialist wound care for diabetic foot ulcers — common in Colombo's aging population.
Hypertension & Cardiac Disease
Blood pressure monitoring, medication management, and early-warning assessment for patients with heart failure or coronary artery disease.
COPD & Respiratory Conditions
Oxygen therapy support, nebulisation, and respiratory assessment for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary or other lung conditions.
Renal Disease & Dialysis Support
Fluid balance monitoring, access site care, and coordination with Colombo dialysis centres for patients between in-facility sessions.
Cancer & Chemotherapy Recovery
Side effect monitoring, IV port care, nutrition support, and comfort nursing during active treatment or recovery at home in Colombo.
Post-Acute & Post-Surgical
Post-Cardiac Surgery Recovery
Sternal wound care, drain management, vital monitoring, and early mobilisation support following open-heart or bypass surgery.
Post-Orthopaedic Surgery
Wound care, limb elevation, anti-coagulant injections, and exercise guidance following knee, hip, or spinal procedures.
Post-Stroke Nursing Care
Nasogastric feeding, pressure sore prevention, urinary catheter care, and respiratory monitoring in the acute post-stroke phase.
Neurological & Spinal Conditions
Complex nursing care for spinal cord injury, MS, Parkinson's, and ALS — including catheter care, positioning, and skin integrity management.
Pressure Sore Treatment & Prevention
Evidence-based wound care, offloading support, and skin assessment for patients at risk of or currently managing pressure ulcers.
Our nursing standards
Every nurse is verified. Every time.
Colombo has no shortage of individuals who advertise home nursing services. However, not all carry valid nursing registration or clinical credentials. Families who hire unverified nurses risk incorrect medication administration, poor infection control, and delayed complication detection — all of which lead to hospital readmission.
BetterHands verifies every nurse's PHSRC credentials before placement. Therefore, your family always knows you have a registered, accountable professional — not a well-intentioned helper with no clinical training.
PHSRC
Registration verified
PHSRC
Practising certificate checked
3+
Years clinical experience required
48h
Background check turnaround
Every nurse holds a current PHSRC practising certificate, verified before placement.
Criminal record and reference check completed within 48 hours.
Post-discharge nursing support
Nursing care after discharge from Colombo's major hospitals.
Contact us before discharge day. Our clinical team coordinates directly with the ward — so nursing care begins the moment your loved one arrives home.
Colombo National Hospital
Sri Lanka's largest public hospital and primary post-discharge referral point for nursing care across Colombo.
Lanka Hospitals
Leading private hospital for cardiac and oncology cases — many patients continue nursing care at home after discharge.
Nawaloka Hospital
Major private hospital in Colombo 2 — commonly referred for orthopaedic, neurological, and surgical post-operative nursing.
Asiri Medical Hospitals
Network of premium Colombo private hospitals — with a large base of patients requiring skilled nursing at home after procedures.
Durdans Hospital
Long-established Colombo 3 hospital known for oncology and complex surgical cases that frequently require extended home nursing support.
Quick answers
Home nursing in Colombo — answered directly.
What is home nursing care and how does it differ from personal care?
Home nursing care involves clinical procedures — wound care, IV therapy, catheter management, medication administration, and disease monitoring — performed by a registered nurse. Personal care covers daily living tasks like bathing and grooming. Many Colombo patients require both. BetterHands provides either or both, based on your loved one's clinical needs.
How do I arrange nursing care after discharge in Colombo?
Contact BetterHands before discharge from your Colombo hospital. Provide the discharge summary and care plan. Our clinical coordinator assesses the nursing requirements, matches a registered nurse, and completes the 48-hour verification — so care begins from day one at home. We support post-discharge from all major Colombo hospitals.
Can BetterHands nurses manage wound care for diabetic foot ulcers in Colombo?
Yes. BetterHands has nurses specifically experienced in diabetic wound care — including debridement support, sterile dressing application, wound assessment, and blood glucose monitoring. Diabetic foot ulcer management is one of the most common home nursing referrals we receive from Colombo families, and we treat it with full clinical protocol.
Where we deliver nursing care
Home nursing care across all of Colombo.
BetterHands delivers home nursing care across all 15 Colombo municipal districts and the greater metropolitan area. Whether your loved one is in a Borella apartment or a house in Battaramulla, our nurses reach them with the same clinical standard. For broader island coverage, see our home nursing care in Sri Lanka page.
Not listed? Contact us to confirm your area.
Also from BetterHands
More than nursing —
complete Colombo care.
Nursing care is one part of the picture. Many Colombo families also need personal care, companion support, or a full combined care package. BetterHands coordinates all three services under one care coordinator — so your family has one point of contact, not three different agencies. Visit our home care services in Colombo for the full overview.
Find us on the map
Our service area in Colombo.
Colombo families. Clinical results.
What Colombo families say about our nurses.
Families across Colombo share their experience with BetterHands home nursing care — from post-surgery to long-term disease management.
“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
“After my mother's discharge from Nawaloka, the BetterHands nurse handled her wound care and monitoring at our Dehiwala home flawlessly. Their coordination with the hospital made a stressful time so much easier.”
Ruwan F.
Dehiwala
Frequently asked questions
Questions about home nursing care in Colombo.
Answers to the most common questions from Colombo families before arranging home nursing care.
BetterHands provides specialist home nursing care across all Colombo districts — including post-surgery wound care and dressings, IV therapy and injections, vital signs and chronic disease monitoring, catheter and stoma care, nasogastric tube and enteral feeding, and palliative nursing support. All nurses are PHSRC-registered and thoroughly vetted before their first placement.
Contact BetterHands before your loved one is discharged from hospital. Our care coordinators can assess the nursing needs during the discharge planning stage — whether your family is leaving Colombo National Hospital, Lanka Hospitals, Nawaloka, Asiri, or Durdans. We confirm a matched, verified nurse within 48 hours and begin care from the day of discharge.
Yes. BetterHands provides overnight and live-in home nursing care across all Colombo districts — from Cinnamon Gardens and Borella to Wellawatte, Nugegoda, and Dehiwala. Overnight nurses manage wound care, medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and emergency response through the night, seven days a week.
The cost of home nursing care in Colombo depends on the clinical procedures required, hours of cover, and whether overnight or live-in nursing is needed. BetterHands provides a free nursing assessment — our clinical coordinator visits your home, reviews the care plan, and presents transparent pricing. Hourly, daily, and live-in packages are available.
Yes. Every BetterHands nurse placed in Colombo holds a current PHSRC practising certificate and has passed a thorough 48-hour background and credential check before their first home visit.
Ready to arrange
home nursing care in Colombo?
Book a free clinical assessment — our Colombo-based coordinator reviews your loved one's care plan and places a verified, registered nurse within 14 days.
250+
Vetted caregivers
96%
First-match success
Trained
Caregiver training
14
Days to placement