Wound Care at Home
across Sri Lanka.
Wound care at home in Sri Lanka means a PHSRC-registered nurse treats your loved one's wound in their own home — with sterile clinical technique, the same standard as a hospital ward. BetterHands manages diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, pressure sores, and chronic wounds across Colombo, Kandy, Galle, and island-wide from Rs. 5,500/visit.
Hospital-grade sterile technique
PHSRC-registered nurses only
Rs. 5,500
From / visit
Rs. 5,500
Wound care from
Per visit — island-wide
6 Types
Of wound care covered
Diabetic · Surgical · Pressure · Chronic
100%
PHSRC-registered
Verified before first visit
14 Days
Placement guarantee
Or we escalate immediately
Why professional wound care matters in Sri Lanka
Wounds that are under-treated become emergencies.
Sri Lanka has one of the highest rates of diabetes in Asia, according to the Ministry of Health Sri Lanka. Diabetic foot complications — including infected ulcers — are the leading cause of non-traumatic leg amputation in the country. However, most of these cases are preventable with consistent, properly managed wound care at home.
Families across Colombo, Kandy, and Galle frequently attempt wound dressing at home without sterile technique — applying household bandages, using non-sterile scissors, or touching the wound bed directly. This introduces bacteria at the most vulnerable point of healing. A single visit from a trained nurse sets the correct standard from the first day.
When to call a wound care nurse immediately
- Redness spreading beyond the wound edges (spreading erythema)
- Yellow, green, or foul-smelling wound discharge
- Increasing pain rather than reducing pain over time
- Swelling and warmth around the wound that is worsening
- Black or grey tissue at the wound edges (necrosis)
- Wound not reducing in size after 2 weeks of home dressing
- Fever accompanying an open wound
- Wound edges separating after closure (dehiscence)
What a proper wound care visit looks like
The clinical process behind every BetterHands visit.
Hand hygiene & sterile field setup
The nurse sanitises hands and lays a sterile field before touching the wound. All instruments are single-use or sterilised. No exceptions.
Old dressing removal & wound assessment
The old dressing is removed carefully. The wound is assessed for size, depth, tissue type, exudate, odour, and surrounding skin condition — all documented.
Irrigation & wound bed preparation
The wound is irrigated with sterile saline using the correct pressure. Wound bed preparation removes debris and promotes healthy granulation tissue.
Appropriate dressing selection & application
The correct dressing is selected for the wound stage — not the cheapest available. Dressing type affects healing rate significantly.
Documentation & family briefing
Every visit is documented with wound measurements and clinical notes. A summary is shared with the family and is available for physician review.
Wound types treated at home across Sri Lanka
Every wound type requires a different clinical protocol.
BetterHands nurses are matched to your specific wound type — not assigned generically. The nurse treating a diabetic ulcer has different skills from one managing a post-surgical wound.
Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Sri Lanka has one of the highest diabetes prevalence rates in Asia. Diabetic foot ulcers are the most serious wound complication — they heal slowly, become infected rapidly, and are the leading cause of non-traumatic lower limb amputation in the country.
Without professional wound care, infected diabetic ulcers can progress to osteomyelitis within days.
- Specialist diabetic wound protocols
- Wound bed preparation & debridement
- Blood glucose coordination with treating doctor
- Infection prevention & monitoring
- Pressure offloading guidance
- Wound measurement & photo documentation
Surgical Wound Care
After surgery at Asiri Medical Centre, Nawaloka, Lanka Hospitals, or Teaching Hospital Kandy, surgical wounds require sterile dressing changes and infection monitoring at home — the standard of care that continues after hospital discharge.
- Sterile dressing changes
- Suture & staple site care
- Wound dehiscence monitoring
- Haematoma assessment
- Drain site management
- Surgeon communication
Pressure Ulcers (Bedsores)
Pressure ulcers affect elderly and bedbound patients across Sri Lanka — particularly those with stroke, spinal injury, or advanced illness. Early-stage pressure ulcers are entirely preventable and treatable with the right nursing protocol.
- Stage-specific wound dressing
- Pressure mapping & repositioning plan
- Moisture management
- Nutritional support coordination
- Skin integrity monitoring
- Family positioning training
Chronic Non-Healing Wounds
Venous leg ulcers, arterial ulcers, and wounds that have failed to heal after 4–6 weeks require specialist assessment and advanced wound care products. Home-based wound nursing eliminates the exhausting clinic visits for patients with limited mobility.
- Advanced dressing selection
- Compression therapy application
- Wound biofilm management
- Vascular status assessment
- Progress photography & measurement
- Specialist referral coordination
Burns & Skin Wounds
Superficial and partial-thickness burns, skin tears, lacerations, and abrasions require clinical dressing management to prevent infection and promote scarless healing — especially in humid Sri Lankan conditions where wound infection risk is elevated.
- Burn dressing protocols
- Scar management guidance
- Infection risk monitoring
- Pain management support
- Epithelialisation monitoring
- Dressing material supply guidance
Stoma & Fistula Care
Colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy care requires specialist stoma nursing that most families are not trained to provide. BetterHands nurses manage stoma appliance changes, peristomal skin care, and fistula wound management at home across Sri Lanka.
- Stoma appliance change & fitting
- Peristomal skin barrier care
- Output monitoring & documentation
- Fistula wound dressing
- Family training & education
- Stoma nurse referral coordination
Transparent wound care pricing
Wound care visits priced by clinical complexity.
Standard Dressing Visit
Rs. 5,500 /visit
Routine wound cleaning, assessment, and dressing change using sterile technique. Suitable for healing surgical wounds and low-complexity dressings.
- Wound assessment & measurement
- Sterile dressing change
- Infection monitoring
- Visit documentation
- Family wound update
Complex Wound Management
Rs. 7,500 /visit
Advanced dressing protocols for moderate wounds — debridement support, multi-layer dressings, and detailed clinical documentation for physician review.
- All Standard features
- Debridement support
- Advanced dressing materials
- Wound measurement & photography
- Physician communication
Diabetic & Chronic Wound
Rs. 9,500 /visit
Specialist wound care protocols for diabetic ulcers and chronic non-healing wounds — requiring clinical skill, specialist dressings, and blood glucose coordination.
- All Complex features
- Diabetic wound protocols
- Blood glucose coordination
- Pressure offloading guidance
- Specialist referral support
Prices are indicative. A free wound assessment is provided before any commitment. Specialist dressing materials are priced separately.
Why families choose BetterHands for wound care
Clinical wound care at home, island-wide.
PHSRC-Registered Nurses Only
Wound care in Sri Lanka legally requires a PHSRC-registered practitioner. Every BetterHands nurse is verified before the first visit — not after.
Sterile Technique Every Visit
Hospital-grade sterile technique at every dressing change. No shortcuts, no reused materials. The same standard as a private ward, in your home.
Island-Wide Coverage
Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Negombo, Kurunegala and beyond — the same wound care standard and 14-day placement guarantee everywhere in Sri Lanka.
Wound-Type Matched Nurses
A diabetic ulcer needs a different nurse than a post-surgical wound. We match based on clinical wound experience, not general availability.
Physician Coordination
Our nurses document every wound visit and communicate clinical updates to your treating doctor when wound healing progress requires review.
Morning Visit Reports
After every wound care visit, your family receives a documented update — wound status, any infection signs, and the next recommended visit timing.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about wound care at home in Sri Lanka.
Yes — professional wound care at home is one of the most effective ways to prevent wound-related hospital readmission in Sri Lanka. Infected diabetic ulcers, dehisced surgical wounds, and untreated pressure sores are among the leading causes of emergency hospital admission. Consistent, sterile wound management at home interrupts that pathway before it becomes a crisis.
BetterHands nurses bring standard consumables — sterile gloves, dressing packs, saline, basic dressing materials, and documentation tools. Specialist dressings (hydrocolloids, alginates, foam dressings, silver dressings, compression bandages) must be purchased from a pharmacy based on the nurse's prescription recommendation. Our coordinator advises on what is needed before the first visit.
Yes. After discharge from Colombo National Hospital, Nawaloka, Lanka Hospitals, Asiri, or any other facility, BetterHands can continue wound care at home the same day. We request the discharge summary and wound care protocol from the hospital team so our nurse follows exactly the prescribed dressing routine.
BetterHands provides a free wound assessment before any commitment. Our clinical coordinator reviews the wound type, size, infection status, and medical history — then recommends the appropriate tier (standard, complex, or diabetic/chronic specialist care) and visit frequency. You are never charged for the initial wound assessment.
Several Sri Lankan health insurance providers — including AIA, Ceylinco Life, and Union Assurance — cover skilled nursing procedures under domiciliary treatment clauses. Coverage depends on your specific policy and the treating doctor's prescription. BetterHands nurses provide visit documentation suitable for insurance reimbursement claims.
Families we've helped heal
Real families. Real wound recoveries.
“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
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