Post-Operative Care
in Sri Lanka.
Post-operative care at home means a PHSRC-registered nurse continues your surgical recovery after discharge — without the cost or stress of staying in hospital. BetterHands provides wound care, vital signs monitoring, medication management, and full clinical recovery support from Rs. 4,500/visit across Sri Lanka. Coordinated directly with your surgical team.
Clinical-grade wound care
Same standard as the surgical ward
Starting from
Rs. 4,500/visit
Basic clinical nursing
The post-operative recovery journey
What post-operative care covers — week by week.
Surgical recovery is not one event — it is a progression. BetterHands structures post-operative care into three phases, each with the right level of clinical intensity for that stage of healing.
Daily visits recommended
Week 1–2
Intensive Recovery
The first two weeks carry the highest risk of surgical site infection and complication. Daily professional nursing visits ensure wounds are managed to clinical standard, vital sign changes are caught early, and the patient transitions safely from hospital to home.
- Sterile wound dressing changes
- Vital signs monitoring (2× daily)
- Surgical drain management
- IV therapy & injections
- Pain medication management
- Catheter care if required
3–4 visits per week
Week 3–4
Active Recovery
Weeks three and four focus on healing progression. Wound closure is assessed, early mobility protocols are reinforced, and the nursing team coordinates with the treating surgeon to ensure recovery is on track before any follow-up appointment.
- Wound healing assessment
- Scar management support
- Physiotherapy exercise guidance
- Medication review support
- Nutritional monitoring
- Surgeon liaison & reports
Weekly or as needed
Week 5–6
Maintenance
The final phase confirms full surgical healing, supports the return to normal activity, and transitions the patient to ongoing care if chronic conditions require management. Many families continue with a reduced visit schedule for long-term support.
- Final wound healing check
- Discharge summary review
- Return-to-activity guidance
- Chronic condition monitoring
- Family health education
- Ongoing nursing if needed
Surgical procedures covered
Post-operative care after any procedure.
BetterHands nurses are trained in post-operative care across all major surgical categories. Families discharged from Asiri, Nawaloka, and Lanka Hospitals arrange care through BetterHands daily.
Surgery not listed? Contact us → We assess every case individually.
Home vs. extended hospital stay
The case for post-operative care at home.
Coordinating discharge from Colombo hospitals?
Our clinical coordinators work with discharge teams at all major private hospitals. Contact us for home nursing care in Colombo — we handle the transition.
Rs. 25,000–80,000
Daily private hospital bed cost in Colombo
Before specialist fees, nursing, and consumables
3× faster
Recovery speed at home vs. hospital environment
Familiar environment reduces cortisol, improves sleep, accelerates healing
60% lower
Risk of hospital-acquired infection at home
Nosocomial infections affect up to 7% of hospital inpatients globally
Transparent pricing
Post-operative care packages — matched to your recovery stage.
Visit frequency and clinical intensity are matched to your specific surgery and recovery phase. Your care plan is built at the free discharge assessment — before any commitment.
Prices are indicative. Visit frequency recommendations are provided at the free discharge assessment. See full home nursing care →
PHSRC
Registered Nurses
Verified before placement
48h
Placement speed
Urgent discharge cases
250+
Vetted Nurses
Post-op experience
14 Days
Placement Guarantee
Written — not verbal
Family stories
What families say.
“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
FAQs
Common questions.
Everything about post-operative care at home in Sri Lanka, answered honestly.
Post-operative care at home means professional nursing support following surgery, in your own home. BetterHands provides wound care, vital signs monitoring, medication management, drain care, and rehabilitation support by PHSRC-registered nurses — from the day of discharge across Sri Lanka.
Post-operative care starts from Rs. 4,500/visit for basic clinical nursing. Clinical Plus visits with wound care start from Rs. 7,000. Comprehensive care including IV therapy starts from Rs. 10,500/visit. A free post-discharge assessment is provided before any commitment.
For urgent post-discharge needs, BetterHands can arrange a nurse within 24–48 hours in Colombo. For planned discharges, contact us 3–5 days before leaving hospital. We coordinate directly with the surgical team at Asiri, Nawaloka, Lanka Hospitals and other private hospitals.
We cover cardiac, orthopaedic (hip/knee/fracture), abdominal, spinal, gynaecological, hernia, laparoscopic, and general surgeries. If your procedure is not listed, contact us — we assess every case individually and can support most post-surgical recovery needs.
For the post-acute recovery phase, yes. Patients recover faster at home with professional nursing due to lower infection risk, reduced stress, and greater comfort. BetterHands nurses maintain the same clinical standard as a private hospital ward — in the environment where healing is fastest.
No referral is required to arrange care with BetterHands. We request your discharge summary and surgical care plan so our nurses follow the correct clinical protocols. We coordinate directly with your surgeon where needed, particularly for complex wound management.
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Care across Sri Lanka.
Same standard. Same guarantee. Every district.
Our service area
Post-operative care — across Sri Lanka.
Ready to plan your post-operative care
at home?
Contact us before discharge day — our clinical coordinators will review your surgical care plan, recommend the right visit frequency, and have a nurse ready when you arrive home.
250+
Vetted caregivers
96%
First-match success
Trained
Caregiver training
14
Days to placement