Night Care at Home
across Sri Lanka.
Night care at home in Sri Lanka gives your family uninterrupted sleep, knowing a trained overnight carer is present. BetterHands places sleep-in carers, awake-night supervisors, and clinical overnight nurses across Colombo, Kandy, Galle, and island-wide — from Rs. 3,500/night.
Someone there all night
7pm – 7am · every night
Rs. 3,500
From / night
Rs. 3,500
Sleep-in care from
Per night — island-wide
3 Types
Of overnight care
Sleep-in · Awake · Nursing
14 Days
Placement guarantee
Or we escalate immediately
96%
First-match success
50+ matching factors
Why overnight care matters for Sri Lankan families
The hours after midnight are when risk is highest.
For most families across Sri Lanka, the day looks manageable. Someone is always home. Someone can check on mum or dad. However, after 10pm, the family goes to sleep — and a fall, a confused wandering episode, or a missed medication dose has no one to respond.
Night care at home is not about replacing your family. It is about covering the hours when your family genuinely cannot be awake and alert — giving you rest, and your loved one the safety they deserve through every overnight hour.
- Most falls in elderly Sri Lankans occur between 10pm and 6am
- Dementia wandering is most dangerous — and most common — at night
- Post-surgical wounds and IV lines need clinical checks overnight
- Night medication doses are missed most often when family is asleep
- Sleep deprivation in family carers leads to errors and burnout
Dementia Night Wandering
Dementia patients across Sri Lanka — including in Colombo's Borella and Nugegoda neighbourhoods — frequently wake confused and disoriented in the night. Without supervision, the risk of falls, leaving the home, or gas-related accidents is significant. An awake-night carer prevents these dangers and manages anxiety calmly without sedation.
Post-Surgery Overnight Monitoring
Families whose loved ones have been discharged from Asiri Medical Centre, Nawaloka, Lanka Hospitals, or Durdans often struggle most in the overnight hours. Wound checks, pain medication schedules, and position changes all require a clinical presence the family cannot always provide.
High Fall-Risk Elderly
According to the Sri Lanka Ministry of Health, the majority of falls in the elderly occur at night — particularly during trips to the bathroom. A sleep-in carer provides immediate assistance and reduces the risk before a fall turns into a fractured hip or hospitalisation.
Night-Time Medication Schedules
Patients on complex medication regimens — including insulin, blood thinners, cardiac drugs, or high-dose pain management — often have doses scheduled at specific overnight times. Missing a dose or taking the wrong medication in a half-asleep state can be dangerous. An overnight nurse or carer ensures every dose is administered accurately.
Three overnight care options
Night care in Sri Lanka matched to overnight needs.
Not all overnight situations are the same. BetterHands offers three distinct models — choose the level of presence your loved one actually requires, not the most expensive option by default.
Sleep-In Carer
Rs. 3,500 / night
Your carer sleeps in a separate room and is immediately available whenever your loved one needs assistance — the right balance of coverage and cost.
Best for: Occasional night needs, fall-risk elderly, post-surgery step-down
- Sleeps in the home overnight
- Responds to any night need
- Morning personal care routine
- Medication reminders at wake-up
- Fall response & reassurance
- Handover notes each morning
Awake-Night Carer
Rs. 4,500 / night
Your carer remains fully alert and active throughout the entire night — continuous supervision for patients who cannot be left unmonitored for a single moment.
Best for: Dementia wandering, post-ICU, complex overnight medical needs
- Fully awake all night (no sleeping)
- Active dementia supervision
- Continuous repositioning for bedbound
- Vital signs monitoring overnight
- Night-time toileting assistance
- Immediate emergency response
Overnight Nursing
Rs. 9,000 / night
A PHSRC-registered nurse provides full clinical overnight care — for patients whose overnight needs go beyond personal care into active medical management.
Best for: Post-surgery, IV therapy, palliative nursing, complex wound care
- PHSRC-registered nurse only
- IV therapy & medication administration
- Wound care & dressing changes
- Clinical vital signs monitoring
- Post-surgical overnight recovery
- Physician liaison & documentation
Prices are indicative. Your overnight care plan is assessed individually. A free assessment is always provided before any commitment.
How overnight care is arranged in Sri Lanka
From your first call to carer in place tonight.
Free Assessment — Remote or In-Person
Our care coordinator assesses your loved one's overnight needs — whether the concern is dementia, fall risk, post-surgery recovery, or simply overnight relief for a tired family. Takes 15 minutes. Available by phone, video, or in-person across Colombo and island-wide.
Overnight Carer Matched in Hours
We assess 250+ vetted carers and nurses across 50+ compatibility factors — language preference (Sinhala, Tamil, English), overnight clinical skills, personality, and experience with your parent's specific condition. You receive one matched recommendation, not a list to interview through.
48-Hour Background Verification
Every overnight carer completes a criminal background check, professional reference verification, and clinical skills assessment before their first shift. This cannot be skipped — it protects your family, especially overnight when your household is asleep.
First Night — With a Daily Report
After every overnight shift, your carer sends a morning welfare summary to your family — by WhatsApp or email — noting anything notable from the night. For overseas families managing care in Colombo or Kandy remotely, this morning report is often the most valued part of the entire service.
14-Day Trial — Guaranteed
If the match is not right within 14 days, BetterHands arranges a replacement at zero cost. No questions. No waiting. Our 96% first-match success rate means this guarantee is rarely needed — but it is always in place.
Why Sri Lankan families trust BetterHands overnight
The standard behind every overnight placement.
14-Day Placement Guarantee
Your overnight carer is placed within 14 days — or we escalate until it's done, at no extra cost.
Background-Verified Every Time
Criminal record checks, professional references, and credential verification — completed in 48 hours for every caregiver.
Language-Matched Carers
Sinhala, Tamil, or English — your parent's overnight carer communicates in the language they're most comfortable with.
7pm to 7am Coverage
Standard overnight shift covers 12 hours. Adjusted timings can be arranged to match your family's specific routine.
Same Carer Every Night
Consistency matters most overnight. We place the same trusted carer each night so your parent feels safe, not unsettled.
Morning Handover Reports
Every overnight visit ends with a written welfare update — sent to family members in Colombo or overseas by WhatsApp or email.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about overnight care in Sri Lanka.
A sleep-in carer rests in your home and responds when needed — cost-effective and sufficient for most overnight scenarios. An awake-night carer stays fully alert throughout the entire night — essential for dementia patients who wander, high-dependency patients, or anyone requiring continuous active supervision. The difference is Rs. 1,000/night.
Yes. Many BetterHands families use night care alongside a half-day or full-day daytime caregiver — creating comprehensive coverage without the cost of full 24-hour live-in care. BetterHands coordinates both placements, minimising the number of different people your parent interacts with.
Yes. BetterHands places overnight carers across Sri Lanka — in Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Negombo, Kurunegala, and island-wide. The same vetting standard, the same overnight guarantee, and the same morning report system apply regardless of location.
Overnight refusal — particularly in dementia patients — is common. BetterHands carers are trained in gentle, non-confrontational approaches to nighttime resistance. If a pattern of refusal develops, our care coordinator contacts the family and treating doctor to review the care plan and explore adjustments without delay.
Yes — our overnight clinical nursing tier provides a PHSRC-registered nurse who can administer insulin injections, IV medications, monitor vital signs, and perform wound care through the night. This requires the overnight nursing tier at Rs. 9,000/night. A physician's care plan is required before clinical procedures begin.
Families we've helped sleep soundly
Real families. Real overnight peace of mind.
“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
Related care services across Sri Lanka
Overnight coverage island-wide
Night care in every corner of Sri Lanka.
Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Negombo, Kurunegala and beyond — the same overnight standard and 14-day guarantee, everywhere on the island.
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Arrange overnight care
anywhere in Sri Lanka.
Tell us about your loved one's overnight needs. Our team will match a vetted sleep-in carer, awake-night supervisor, or overnight nurse — anywhere on the island — within 14 days.
250+
Vetted caregivers
96%
First-match success
Trained
Caregiver training
14
Days to placement