Personal Care at Home
in Sri Lanka.
Personal care at home in Sri Lanka — delivered by BetterHands with dignity, skill, and genuine compassion. Bathing, grooming, mobility support, meal preparation, and medication reminders across Colombo, Kandy, Galle, and the rest of the island. Guaranteed placement in 14 days.
300+
Personal Care Visits Monthly
Across Sri Lanka every month
250+
Vetted Caregivers
ADL-trained island-wide
97%
ADL Task Completion Rate
Verified at 30 and 60 days
14 Days
Placement Guarantee
We don't stop until you're matched
What personal care at home covers
Daily living support — delivered with dignity.
Personal care at home covers everything your loved one needs to live safely, comfortably, and with self-respect — without moving into a care facility. Healthcare professionals call these activities of daily living (ADLs), and they form the foundation of independent home life.
The Sri Lanka Ministry of Health increasingly recognises domiciliary personal care as a key strategy for reducing unnecessary hospital stays and improving long-term patient outcomes. However, the quality of that care depends entirely on the training, patience, and professionalism of the person delivering it.
BetterHands caregivers complete a minimum structured training programme — with dedicated modules on ADL techniques, safe transfer methods, cultural sensitivity, and dignity-preserving personal hygiene care. Therefore, every family receives care that is both clinically safe and genuinely respectful.
- ADL-specific training. Every caregiver is trained in activities of daily living before their first placement — no on-the-job learning at your loved one's expense.
- Cultural and language compatibility. Caregivers speak Sinhala, Tamil, and English — and understand Sri Lankan food, religion, and household customs.
- Same caregiver continuity. We avoid rotation for personal care. Consistency builds trust, and trust makes personal care easier for everyone.
- Family progress reporting. Daily or weekly updates keep your family informed about your loved one's wellbeing, appetite, mood, and any changes in condition.
Our commitment
"Your loved one's dignity comes before efficiency. We never rush a personal care routine."
BetterHands Personal Care Team
Six specialist areas
What our personal care service covers in Sri Lanka.
Each care plan is built around your loved one's specific ADL needs, schedule, and preferences — not a generic checklist.
01Bathing & Personal Hygiene
Safe, dignified bathing assistance — bed baths, shower support, oral hygiene, hair washing, and skin care — preserving your loved one's privacy and self-respect at every step.
- Full or partial bath assistance
- Bed bath for immobile patients
- Oral hygiene & dental care
- Hair washing & scalp care
- Skin moisturising & pressure care
- Nail grooming & foot care
02Grooming, Dressing & Appearance
Looking after appearance matters for dignity and mental wellbeing. Our caregivers assist with dressing, shaving, hair styling, and choosing appropriate clothing — with patience and care.
- Daily dressing assistance
- Shaving & facial grooming
- Hair combing & styling
- Clothing selection & organisation
- Prosthetic or aid fitting support
- Seasonal wardrobe management
03Mobility & Transfer Assistance
Safe movement around the home reduces fall risk and preserves independence. Caregivers are trained in correct transfer techniques — from bed to chair, in and out of bathrooms, and supported walking.
- Bed-to-chair safe transfers
- Walking and ambulation support
- Stair climbing assistance
- Wheelchair manoeuvring
- Fall risk reduction strategies
- In-home exercise encouragement
04Meal Preparation & Nutrition
Nutritious, culturally appropriate meals prepared fresh at home — respecting dietary restrictions, religious requirements, texture needs, and personal food preferences.
- Fresh meal cooking daily
- Sri Lankan & dietary-specific meals
- Texture-modified food preparation
- Fluid intake monitoring
- Feeding assistance when required
- Grocery planning & shopping support
05Medication Reminders & Organisation
Missed medication is one of the leading causes of preventable hospital readmission in Sri Lanka. Our caregivers ensure every dose is taken at the right time and flag any side effects to the family.
- Scheduled medication reminders
- Pill organiser management
- Side effect observation & reporting
- GP visit coordination
- Prescription collection support
- Family communication on adherence
06Light Housekeeping & Home Safety
A clean, organised home environment is part of the care. Caregivers handle laundry, light cleaning, bed-linen changes, and home safety monitoring — keeping living spaces safe and comfortable.
- Laundry & linen changes
- Light cleaning & tidying
- Kitchen hygiene maintenance
- Home hazard identification
- Clutter reduction for fall safety
- Bin management & recycling
Want the full service breakdown? Read about our personal care at home service in detail.
Who personal care is for
Conditions that benefit from personal care at home.
Personal care at home in Sri Lanka is not only for the elderly. It supports anyone whose ability to manage their own daily activities has been affected — temporarily or permanently — by illness, injury, surgery, or a long-term condition.
Families in Colombo often arrange personal care after a hospital discharge from Colombo National Hospital or Lanka Hospitals. However, the need can arise at any age and from many different starting points. As a result, BetterHands serves a wide range of patients — from young adults recovering from accidents to elderly parents managing multiple chronic conditions.
Post-stroke recovery
Stroke survivors often require intensive ADL support during recovery — bathing, dressing, and mobility assistance as they regain independence.
Elderly frailty
Frail elderly individuals need daily personal care support to stay safely at home rather than transition to residential care prematurely.
Post-surgery at home
After procedures at Colombo National Hospital or Lanka Hospitals, patients returning home benefit from structured personal care during early recovery.
Chronic disability
People living with long-term physical disabilities rely on personal care routines to maintain dignity, hygiene, and daily function at home.
Advanced arthritis
Severe arthritis limits grip, mobility, and fine motor tasks. Personal care assistance restores the ability to manage daily life without pain.
Neurological conditions
Parkinson's disease, MS, and other neurological conditions cause ADL difficulties that a trained personal caregiver can manage safely and sensitively.
Cancer recovery
During chemotherapy or radiotherapy, fatigue and physical weakness make personal care tasks difficult. A caregiver provides consistent, compassionate support.
Family caregiver respite
Family members providing daily care deserve scheduled rest. A BetterHands caregiver steps in so the family carer can rest, work, or simply recover.
Why BetterHands for personal care
Personal care requires more than willingness.
Many families in Sri Lanka attempt to provide personal care themselves — bathing, dressing, and assisting with toileting for an aging parent or recovering spouse. However, incorrect manual handling causes injury to both the carer and the patient. Back injuries, falls during transfers, and pressure sores from incorrect repositioning are entirely preventable with trained support.
BetterHands caregivers are trained specifically in ADL delivery — using correct body mechanics, dignified communication techniques, and clinical observation skills. You get professional care, not a well-intentioned helper.
Trained
ADL training per caregiver
80%
Applicants not selected
48h
Background check turnaround
6+
Years average caregiver experience
Rigorously vetted caregivers
Every BetterHands personal caregiver is background-checked, reference-verified, and skills-assessed before their first placement.
Comprehensive background screening
Criminal history, reference checks from previous employers, and an in-person skills assessment — all completed within 48 hours of matching.
Caregiver continuity guarantee
We assign the same caregiver consistently. Rotating staff makes personal care uncomfortable for patients. We don't rotate unless you ask.
14-day replacement guarantee
If the caregiver is not the right match for your loved one within the first 14 days, BetterHands arranges a free replacement — no questions, no delay.
Key questions answered
Personal care at home — explained simply.
What is personal care at home?
Personal care at home is professional, non-medical support with activities of daily living — bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, mobility, meal preparation, and medication reminders. It is delivered in the patient's own home by a trained caregiver, preserving independence and dignity without the need for residential care.
Is personal care at home the same as home nursing care?
No. Personal care covers daily living tasks — hygiene, meals, and mobility. Home nursing care involves clinical procedures — wound care, IV therapy, and medication management by a registered nurse. Some patients need both. BetterHands can arrange a combined package through our home nursing care in Sri Lanka service.
How do I choose the right personal care caregiver in Sri Lanka?
The right personal care caregiver must match your loved one's language, personality, cultural background, dietary habits, and care needs. BetterHands matches across 50+ factors — not just skills. The result is a caregiver your loved one actually feels comfortable with, which makes personal care both safer and more effective.
How it works
Personal care arranged in four simple steps.
Care Assessment Visit
A BetterHands coordinator visits your home — observing the layout, assessing your loved one's daily routine, mobility level, and hygiene care needs. This is free and commitment-free.
Personalised Care Plan
We build a detailed care plan covering every ADL — what tasks, in what order, with what products, at what time. Your family reviews and approves the plan before care begins.
Caregiver Match & Verify
We match from 250+ caregivers on 50+ factors — language, gender preference, cultural background, ADL experience, and personality. Background check completed in 48 hours.
14-Day Supported Transition
A care coordinator checks in daily during the first two weeks. We ensure the routine is working, the caregiver is the right fit, and your family has everything they need.
Where we deliver personal care
Personal care at home across Sri Lanka.
BetterHands delivers personal care at home across the Western, Central, and Southern provinces — and expanding further across Sri Lanka. Whether your loved one lives in an apartment in Borella or a house in Peradeniya, Kandy, our caregivers reach them with the same standard of care and the same guarantee. If you're exploring broader options, you can also browse our elderly care services in Sri Lanka.
Colombo
Colombo 1–15, Cinnamon Gardens, Borella, Nugegoda, Wellawatte, Dehiwala
Kandy
Peradeniya, Katugastota, Kundasale, Gampola, Digana
Galle
Karapitiya, Unawatuna, Hikkaduwa, Ambalangoda, Elpitiya
Negombo
Wattala, Ja-Ela, Kandana, Katunayake, Seeduwa
Kurunegala
Kuliyapitiya, Polgahawela, Mawathagama, Ibbagamuwa
Not listed? Contact us to confirm coverage in your area.
Same standard everywhere
Consistent care.
Every district.
Whether your loved one lives in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo 7 or near Karapitiya Hospital in Galle — every BetterHands personal care caregiver has completed the same structured pre-placement training, passed the same multi-stage background check, and is held to the same care standards. Distance doesn't reduce quality.
Trained
ADL training per caregiver
50+
Compatibility match factors
48hrs
Background check turnaround
5
Districts actively served
Find us on the map
Our service area in Sri Lanka.
Real families. Real results.
What families say about our personal care.
Families across Colombo, Kandy, and Galle share their experience with BetterHands personal care at home.
“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
“I have tried other home care services in Colombo but BetterHands stands apart. Their caregivers are consistent, reliable, and genuinely care about the people they look after.”
Sanduni K.
Galle
“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
Frequently asked questions
Questions about personal care at home in Sri Lanka.
Answers to what Sri Lankan families ask us most before starting personal care at home.
Personal care at home in Sri Lanka covers all activities of daily living (ADLs) — bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting, mobility and transfer assistance, meal preparation, medication reminders, and light housekeeping. BetterHands delivers these services through vetted caregivers matched to your loved one's exact needs and schedule.
Personal care at home focuses on daily living support — hygiene, grooming, meals, mobility, and medication reminders. Home nursing care involves clinical procedures such as wound care, IV therapy, catheter management, and post-surgery monitoring. Both are provided by BetterHands, and some patients require a combination of both services.
The cost of personal care at home in Sri Lanka depends on the number of daily hours, frequency, location, and specific care requirements. BetterHands offers a free care assessment — our coordinator visits your home, assesses your loved one's needs, and presents transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Half-day, full-day, and live-in packages are available.
Yes. BetterHands provides personal care at home seven days a week — including overnight, weekend, and public holiday cover across Sri Lanka. Overnight caregivers handle night-time personal hygiene, repositioning to prevent pressure sores, and morning preparation routines. Live-in caregivers are also available for families requiring continuous 24-hour support.
BetterHands provides personal care at home across the Western, Central, and Southern provinces of Sri Lanka — including all Colombo districts (Colombo 1–15, Nugegoda, Wellawatte, Borella, Dehiwala), Kandy (Peradeniya, Katugastota), Galle (Unawatuna, Karapitiya), Negombo, and Kurunegala. Contact our team to confirm coverage in your specific area.
Ready to arrange
personal care at home in Sri Lanka?
Book a free home care assessment — our coordinator visits, builds a personalised care plan, and places the right caregiver within 14 days.
250+
Vetted caregivers
96%
First-match success
Trained
Caregiver training
14
Days to placement