Professional Companion Care
services in Colombo.
Professional companion care services in Colombo mean far more than a friendly visit. BetterHands places trained, supervised companions who follow a structured care plan, document every visit, and answer to a dedicated coordinator. Your parent receives genuine, accountable companionship at home in Colombo — backed by a written 72-hour placement guarantee.
1 in 5
Applicants pass
Rigorous professional screening
50+
Matching factors
Language, skills & personality
1,000+
Companion profiles
Every district — reviewed one by one
72 Hours
Placement guarantee
Written — not verbal
Why professional companion care matters
The difference between a visitor and a professional companion.
Anyone can sit with an elderly parent for an hour. However, that is not professional companion care. A professional companion is trained, follows a plan, and is held to a standard — every single visit.
The World Health Organization notes that quality social engagement protects older adults from depression and cognitive decline. Therefore the quality of companionship genuinely matters — not just its presence.
Across Colombo, BetterHands delivers structured, supervised companionship for ageing parents. As a result, families get more than company — they get dependable, accountable quality care they can verify.
- Trained companions, not untested volunteers
- A written care plan for every parent
- Coordinator supervision on every placement
- Documented visit notes shared with family
- Background-verified and fully accountable
Accountability, in writing
“We finally see notes after every visit, and a coordinator we can actually call. With our father in Rajagiriya, that accountability means everything.”
BetterHands family — Colombo
The standards behind every visit
Six standards of professional companion care in Colombo.
Professional companion care is defined by process, not promises. These six standards govern how every BetterHands companion works across Colombo.
Trained & Assessed Companions
Every professional companion completes structured training in communication, dementia-friendly engagement, safeguarding, and emergency response before their first Colombo visit.
Coordinator Supervision
A dedicated coordinator oversees each placement — reviewing the care plan, checking in with the family, and adjusting support as your parent's needs change over time.
Structured Care Plan
Care is never improvised. Each companion follows a written plan built around your parent's routine, interests, and goals — so every visit has purpose and direction.
Documented Visit Notes
Companions record what was done each visit and flag any concerns. Families across Colombo receive regular updates, keeping the care transparent and accountable.
Background-Verified & Insured
Every professional companion passes a 48-hour criminal background check and reference verification. Placements are managed and insured — never an informal, unaccountable hire.
Ongoing Professional Development
Training does not stop at placement. Companions receive continued development and feedback, so the standard of professional companion care in Colombo stays consistently high.
How professional companion care is delivered in Colombo
From assessment to accountable care.
Professional Assessment
A BetterHands coordinator meets your family to understand your parent's personality, health needs, language, and routine — the foundation of a proper care plan.
Trained Companion Matched
We match a trained companion across 50+ factors — language, temperament, interests, and any specialist need such as dementia-friendly engagement.
Written Care Plan Created
Before the first visit, a structured care plan is documented — defining each visit's purpose, activities, and goals, agreed with your family.
Supervised, Documented Delivery
The companion delivers care to the plan, records visit notes, and is supervised by your coordinator. You receive regular, transparent updates.
Ongoing Review & 72-Hour Guarantee
The plan is reviewed as needs change. If the match is not right at any point, we rematch at no cost — a written professional guarantee.
Professional service vs. an informal hire
Why professional companion care protects your family.
Trained, Not Untested
Companions complete structured training in engagement, safeguarding, and emergency response — an informal hire offers none of this.
Supervised, Not Alone
A coordinator manages every placement and answers when you call — not a one-off arrangement with nobody accountable.
Planned, Not Improvised
A written care plan guides each visit toward real goals, rather than an unstructured hour that varies week to week.
Documented, Not Opaque
Visit notes and regular updates keep families informed, so you always know how your parent is doing.
Verified, Not Unknown
Background checks and references on every companion — your family never has to wonder who is in the home.
Guaranteed, Not Risky
A written 72-hour placement guarantee. If the match is wrong, we rematch at no cost — accountability you can hold us to.
Quick answers
Professional companion care in Colombo — answered directly.
What makes companion care "professional" in Colombo?
Professional companion care in Colombo means trained companions working to a structured, written care plan under coordinator supervision, with documented visit notes for the family. It is managed, accountable, and verifiable — the opposite of an informal befriender with no oversight or training.
Are professional companions in Colombo trained and supervised?
Yes. BetterHands companions complete structured pre-placement training and only 1 in 5 applicants passes. Each placement is then supervised by a dedicated coordinator who reviews the care plan, checks visit notes, and adjusts support as your parent's needs evolve over time.
How is professional companion care different from a private hire?
A private hire offers no training, no supervision, no care plan, and no recourse if things go wrong. Professional companion care in Colombo provides background-verified, trained companions, a structured plan, documented visits, and a written placement guarantee — accountability at every step.
Same standard, every district
Professional companions across all of Colombo.
BetterHands delivers the same professional standard in every Colombo district. A family in Battaramulla receives the same trained, supervised companion care as a family in Cinnamon Gardens — with no travel supplement, anywhere.
For families weighing other options, these related Colombo services follow the same professional process.
Want to see the full standard first? Contact our Colombo team — we will walk you through it at no charge.
Professional companion care — every Colombo area
Trusted sources
Standards set by the bodies that matter.
Why Colombo families trust our standard
Real Colombo families. Real professional care.
Families from Wellawatte to Battaramulla share what professional, accountable companionship has meant for their parents.
“Our mother lives alone in Wellawatte while we work overseas. Her BetterHands companion visits daily and calls us every week. For the first time in years, we are not constantly worried.”
Nimal & Kumari J.
Wellawatte, Colombo 06
“My father has early dementia and the BetterHands companion in Battaramulla keeps him engaged with chess and morning walks. The consistency of the same companion every day has made a real difference to his mood.”
Shirani P.
Battaramulla
“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
Frequently asked questions
Professional companion care in Colombo.
Professional companion care in Colombo means trained companions working to a structured care plan, supervised by a coordinator, with documented visit notes for the family. It is the opposite of an informal befriender. BetterHands companions are assessed, trained, background-verified, and held accountable to a written standard on every visit.
BetterHands companions complete structured pre-placement training in communication, dementia-friendly engagement, safeguarding, and emergency response. Only 1 in 5 applicants passes. Training continues after placement through coordinator supervision and ongoing professional development, so the standard of companion care in Colombo stays consistently high.
Yes. Every professional companion in Colombo is overseen by a dedicated BetterHands coordinator who reviews the care plan, checks visit notes, and adjusts the plan as needs change. This supervision is what separates professional companion care from an unmanaged private hire with no oversight or accountability.
A professional companion care plan documents your parent's routine, interests, health needs, and goals for each visit. Companions follow it, record what was done, and flag any concerns to the coordinator. Families across Colombo receive regular updates, so the care stays structured, transparent, and genuinely accountable.
BetterHands guarantees a trained, matched companion within 72 hours of your assessment across every Colombo district. For urgent situations, an introduction can often be arranged sooner. Every placement still includes full vetting, a written care plan, and daily check-ins during the first two weeks.
Transparent pricing
Companion care, priced openly.
One annual membership covers coordination, payroll, and unlimited companion replacements. After that you pay a flat daily rate — no shift premiums, no district supplements.
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. Placements are booked for a minimum of 15 days and billed in 15 or 30-day cycles, whichever you choose at the start. Hospital bystander cover is priced by shift length instead, with its own shorter minimum — 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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1,000+
Caregiver profiles
96%
First-match success
Trained
Caregiver training
72
Hours to placement