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Home Care Services in Chennai– Nursing & Patient Care at Home

Q: What is the difference between a home nurse and a caregiver?

A home nurse holds ANM, GNM or B.Sc . Nursing qualifications and handles clinical procedures such as injections, wound dressing, catheter care and medication administration. A caregiver focuses on daily activities such as bathing, grooming, feeding, mobility assistance and medication reminders.

From trained home nurses and elderly care to post-surgery recovery and patient attendants, we help your loved ones receive personalised care in the comfort of home. Choose flexible 12-hour or 24-hour care packages based on your family’s needs.

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Home Care Services in Chennai

Medifyhome provides home care services through trained nurses, patient attendants and caregivers who follow the treating doctor’s instructions. Whether a patient needs nursing support, post-surgery wound care, elderly assistance, ICU setup or physiotherapy, the care plan is tailored to their condition and day-to-day needs.

Services are available in 12-hour or 24-hour shifts, as individual visits or through monthly packages. Coverage includes T Nagar, Adyar, Velachery, Anna Nagar, Porur, Tambaram, Kilpauk, Nungambakkam, Mylapore, Kodambakkam, Vadapalani, Ambattur, Sholinganallur, Besant Nagar, Alwarpet, Teynampet, OMR, Perambur, Chrompet, Madhavaram and other nearby areas.

Home Care Plans for Different Care Needs

Find the right care for your loved ones with flexible home nursing, patient care, elderly care, and recovery support at home.

Caretaker at Home

1600 - 1900/day

✓ Assistance with bathing, grooming & personal hygiene
✓ Support with feeding, mobility & daily activities
✓ Companionship and dedicated patient assistance

Home Nursing Care

2400 - 2600/day

✓ Professional nursing care at your doorstep
✓ Support with prescribed medications & wound care
✓ Vital signs monitoring and routine nursing assistance

Basic Patient Care

1300 - 1600/day

✓ Everyday assistance for patients needing regular care
✓ Help with feeding, mobility & personal hygiene
✓ Support for bedridden and dependent patients

Post-Surgical Care at Home

2400 - 2600/day

✓ Nursing support during post-surgery recovery
✓ Wound dressing and prescribed medication assistance
✓ Mobility support and recovery monitoring

ICU Care at Home

3200 - 3500/day

✓ Dedicated nursing support for eligible critical-care patients
✓ Monitoring of vital signs as per the care plan
✓ Assistance with prescribed respiratory and bedside care

Vaccination at Home

799 - 899/visit

✓ Convenient vaccination at your doorstep
✓ Administration by a qualified healthcare professional
✓ Comfortable vaccination experience at home

Explore Our Home Care Services in Chennai

Personalised home healthcare for every stage of recovery and care.

Home Nursing

Patient Care

Elderly Care

Mother & Baby Care

Critical Care

ICU Care at Home

Palliative Care

Bedridden Patient

Cancer Care Support

Post-Hospitalization

Post-Surgery Care

Alzheimer's Care

Home Care Services Price List in Chennai

Explore affordable home nursing, patient care, and physiotherapy packages with transparent daily, monthly, and per-visit pricing.

Physio / Stroke - 10 days (30 to 45mins)

Rs. 899 to 999/- per visit

Physio / Stroke - 15 days (30 to 45mins)

Rs. 799 to 899/- per visit

Physio / Stroke - 25 days (30 to 45mins)

Rs. 699 to 999/- per visit

Critical Nursing - 24hrs 30 days (2 shifts)

Rs. 3199/- per day

Patient Attender - 24hrs 30 days

Rs. 40k to 45k/-

Short term Nursing - Injections – IM

Rs. 699 to 899/- per visit

Short term Nursing - IV insertion, Removal

Rs. 699 to 899/- per visit

Short term Nursing - IV infusion (1 hour)

Rs. 799 to 999/- per visit

Short term Nursing - IV infusion (1-3 hours)

Rs. 1299 to 1499/- per visit

Short term Nursing - IV infusion (3 -8 hours)

Rs. 1499 to 1799/- per visit

Short term Nursing - Dressing – (upto 4 pads)

Rs. 799 to 899/- per visit

Short term Nursing - Dressing – (>4 pads)

Rs. 799 to 1199/- per visit

Short term Nursing - Catheterisation

Rs. 1299 to 1499/- per visit

Short term Nursing - Ryles tube insertion

Rs. 999 to 1199/- per visit

Short term Nursing - Nursing Care – Enema

Rs. 1099 to 1299/- per visit

Elderly Care - 24hrs for 30 days

Rs. 40k to 45k/-

Patient Care - 24hrs for 30 days

Rs. 40k to 45k/-

Nursing Care - 24hrs for 30 days

Rs. 2299/- per day

Pricing Note: The prices listed are indicative and may vary depending on the type of care, patient’s condition, caregiver qualifications, duration of service, and location. Contact medifyhome to confirm the final charges, package inclusions, and caregiver availability before booking.

How Do Home Care Services Work?

Share Your Care Needs

Tell us about your patient’s condition, required home care services, preferred timings, and nursing or caregiver needs.

Choose Your Care Plan

Explore home nursing, patient care, and caretaker packages to find suitable support for your loved one’s needs.

Confirm Your Booking

Discuss care requirements, confirm service availability and pricing, and schedule a convenient home care appointment.

Receive Care at Home

Get personalised home healthcare from a caregiver or nurse, with support tailored to your confirmed care plan.

Why Choose Medifyhome for Home Care in Chennai?

Certified, Background-Checked Professionals: Nurses hold ANM, GNM or B.Sc. qualifications, while caregivers are trained and verified before assignment.
Doctor-Coordinated Care Plans: It follows the treating doctor’s instructions and is adjusted to the patient’s requirements.
24/7 Availability: Support is available for emergencies, replacements and schedule changes, with a stated response time of 2 to 4 hours.
One-on-One Attention: Dedicated support is focused on the individual patient rather than being shared across a ward or rotation.
Trusted Across 50+ Cities: Medifyhome operates nationally with verified professionals and a coordinated care model.

Who Needs Home Care Services in Chennai?

Home care can be helpful for people recovering from illness or surgery, elderly family members and patients who need regular assistance at home.

Elderly Parents and Senior Citizens: Older adults living with arthritis, reduced mobility, diabetes or memory-related conditions may need help with everyday activities. This can include medication reminders, bathing, mobility assistance and companionship. A trained attendant can provide support in 12-hour or 24-hour shifts, allowing them to remain comfortable at home.
Bedridden Patients: Patients who are confined to bed may need regular help with hygiene, repositioning to prevent bedsores, catheter care, Ryle’s tube feeding and vital monitoring. These needs can be managed at home by trained nurses and attendants.
Patients Recovering After Surgery: Some patients are stable after the operation but need care such as wound dressing, suture removal, catheter care or help with mobility. A home nurse can make regular visits, helping the patient to continue to recover without repeated trips to the hospital.
Patients Discharged After Hospitalisation: Being discharged from the hospital does not always mean that recovery is complete. A home nurse can continue wound care, medication support, physiotherapy or complication monitoring while following the doctor’s discharge instructions.
Patients with Chronic Conditions: People living with diabetes, heart disease, COPD, Parkinson’s or dementia may need regular nursing visits for injections and monitoring. Others may need a full-time caregiver for everyday activities and supervision.
Patients Who Need Daily Living Support: Not every patient who needs help requires clinical care. Some mainly need assistance with bathing, grooming, feeding, mobility and medication reminders. A trained caregiver can handle these daily tasks and keep the family informed about the patient’s routine and condition.

What Do Home Care Services Include?

Home care can cover both medical and non-medical support, depending on what the patient needs:

Home Nursing Care: Injections (IM, IV and subcutaneous), IV infusions, wound dressing, catheter care, Ryle’s tube feeding and vital monitoring.
Patient Attendant / Caregiver: Bathing, grooming, hygiene, feeding, mobility assistance, toileting and medication reminders.
Elderly Care: Daily supervision, hygiene support, medication reminders, fall prevention and companionship. 12-hour and 24-hour shifts are available.
Post-Surgery Care: Wound dressing, suture removal, catheter care, medication support and monitoring for complications after discharge.
ICU Care at Home: Oxygen concentrators, ventilators, BiPAP machines, pulse oximeters and cardiac monitors managed by critical care nurses.
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation: Rehabilitation for post-surgery, stroke, orthopaedic and neurological conditions. Rs. 850–1,200 per session.
Bedridden Patient Care: Hygiene assistance, repositioning, pressure sore prevention, tube feeding, catheter care and bladder wash.
Mother and Baby Care: Postnatal support, newborn care, breastfeeding assistance and hygiene management.
Doctor Consultations at Home: Consultations, follow-ups and prescription reviews across specialties.
Diagnostic Services at Home: Blood tests, ECG and other diagnostic services through certified professionals, with digital reports.
Medical Equipment Rental: Hospital beds, wheelchairs, oxygen concentrators, nebulisers and monitoring equipment.
Cancer Care Support: Nursing support after chemotherapy, wound management and nutrition assistance.
Stroke Care and Recovery: A combination of nursing, physiotherapy and attendant support for post-stroke rehabilitation.

Home Nurse vs Caregiver: Which One Does Your Patient Need?

The right choice depends on the patient’s condition and the kind of support required. Nurses and caregivers both provide home-based support, but their responsibilities are different.

When You Need a Home Nurse

A home nurse holds ANM, GNM or B.Sc. Nursing qualifications and is background-verified before assignment. A nurse may be required when:

The patient needs injections, IV therapy, IV infusions or subcutaneous medication
Wound dressing, suture removal or post-operative care is required
Catheter care, bladder wash or Ryle’s tube management is needed
Vitals need regular monitoring and clinical assessment
Post-surgery or post-hospitalisation care involves clinical procedures
The patient requires ICU-level support or critical nursing at home

When a Caregiver Is the Right Fit

A caregiver or patient attendant may be more suitable when:

The main needs are bathing, grooming, feeding and mobility assistance
Medication reminders, rather than medication administration, are needed
Companionship, emotional support and supervision are important
The patient needs help with daily activities but does not require clinical procedures

Some families choose both services under one coordinated care plan when the patient needs medical care as well as day-to-day assistance.

Home Care for Different Health & Recovery Needs

Medifyhome provides support for a range of health and recovery requirements.

Stroke Care and Recovery: Stroke recovery often requires many different types of support. A nurse can assist with medication and vital monitoring, and a physiotherapist with mobility and motor recovery. A care attendant can assist with hygiene and daily activities. These services can be combined at home.
Cancer Care Support: Cancer treatments may require nursing care for wound management and health monitoring as well as help with daily comfort and hygiene. Home care can prevent unnecessary visits to hospital during treatment.
Orthopaedic and Post-Surgical Recovery: After joint replacement or fracture surgery, a nurse can manage wound care and prescribed medication while a physiotherapist works on strength, movement and mobility at home.
Chronic Disease Management: Patients with diabetes, heart disease, COPD or Parkinson’s may require scheduled nursing visits for injections, IV infusions, blood glucose monitoring or respiratory therapy.
Respiratory and Critical Care at Home: Patients requiring oxygen therapy, BiPAP or ventilator support can receive critical care at home from trained nurses. The listed critical nursing rate is Rs. 3,500/day.
Diabetic Management at Home: A home nurse can assist with blood glucose monitoring, insulin injections, diabetic wound care and prescribed medication on a scheduled basis.

Medical vs Non-Medical Home Care: What’s the Difference?

Knowing the difference between medical and non-medical care can make it easier to choose the right service.

Medical Home Care

Medical home care involves clinical procedures performed by a qualified nurse, including:

Injections, IV therapy, wound dressing, catheter care and Ryle’s tube feeding
Post-operative and post-hospitalisation care with clinical monitoring
Vital monitoring and medication administration as prescribed
Tracheostomy care, ventilator management and ICU support at home
Bladder wash, suture removal and other clinical procedures

These services are billed at nursing rates, which are generally higher than attendant rates.

Non-Medical Home Care

Non-medical care is provided by a trained caregiver or patient attendant and may include:

Bathing, grooming, feeding and personal hygiene
Mobility assistance and fall prevention support
Medication reminders, rather than medication administration
Companionship, emotional support and supervision
Household support and maintaining a suitable patient environment

If the patient does not require clinical procedures, non-medical care may be sufficient. Medifyhome can also coordinate both types of support when needed.

12-Hour & 24-Hour Home Care Services in Chennai

The choice between 12-hour and 24-hour care depends on the patient’s condition, daily routine and whether a family member is available to provide support during the remaining hours.

12-Hour Home Care

A 12-hour shift covers either the day, from 8 AM to 8 PM, or the night, from 8 PM to 8 AM. This option can work when:

A family member is available during the other 12 hours
The patient is medically stable and does not require continuos supervision
Support is mainly needed for scheduled tasks such as bathing, meals, medication reminders and exercises

24-Hour Home Care

A 24-hour arrangement provides continuous caregiver or nursing support. It may be suitable when:

The patient is bedridden, at risk of falls or needs continuous monitoring
No family member is available to cover the other shift
ICU-level or round-the-clock nursing is required
The patient lives alone or the family needs overnight support

Emergency response is available within 2 to 4 hours. Elderly care packages start from Rs. 26,000–29,000/month, while patient attendants start from Rs. 1,150/day.

What to Consider Before Choosing Home Care Services in Chennai

Assess the Patient’s Medical and Daily Needs: Start by reviewing the doctor’s discharge summary. Understand whether the patient needs clinical procedures, everyday assistance or a combination of both before choosing a provider.
Choose a Provider with Verified Professionals: Ask about the qualifications and training of the professionals. Nurses should have ANM, GNM or B.Sc. Nursing qualifications, while caregivers should have appropriate patient-care training. Medifyhome states that its professionals are certified and background-checked before placement.
Confirm Geographic Coverage and Response Time: Check whether the provider serves your locality before booking. Medifyhome covers major areas and offers same-day availability for urgent cases.
Get a Written Quote with a Full Breakdown: Ask for a written quote before confirming the service. It should clearly mention the shift duration, services included and the policy for unplanned absences.
Ask About Continuity and Replacement Cover: It is useful to know what happens if the assigned caregiver becomes unavailable. A reliable care arrangement should have a replacement process and keep the family informed.

Home Care Safety & Caregiver Responsibilities

Medifyhome caregivers are trained in emergency response, infection prevention and safe patient handling.
Caregiver Responsibilities
- Follow the treating doctor’s instructions and the agreed care plan
- Maintain hygiene and reposition patients regularly to help prevent bedsores
- Monitor vital signs and report changes to the family and care coordinator
- Administer medication safely as prescribed, where applicable to nurses
- Keep the patient’s surroundings clean and free from fall hazards
- Report any noticeable deterioration in the patient’s condition promptly
What the Family Should Do
- Share the patient’s medical records and treating doctor’s contact details
- Keep emergency numbers clearly visible
- Inform the caregiver about known allergies, food restrictions or medication sensitivities
- Remove fall hazards and keep the patient’s space organised
- Stay in regular contact with the care coordinator for updates
Good communication between the family and caregiver helps everyone follow the same care plan.

How Do Home Care Services Work?

Booking home care through Medifyhome involves a few simple steps:
1. Call or Enquire: Contact us at +91 9100907036 or +91 9100907622 and share the patient’s condition and preferred schedule.
2. Care Plan Discussion: A coordinator examines the patient’s needs and suggests the appropriate service.
3. Caregiver Assignment: A certified nurse or caregiver is assigned based on the patient’s requirements.
4. Care Begins: The professional arrives as scheduled and follows the agreed care plan from day one.
5. Ongoing Monitoring: The team adjusts the plan when needed and keeps the family updated.
Same-day booking is available for urgent cases. Call +91 9100907036 to check availability.

Why Choose Home Care Instead of Frequent Hospital Visits?

For patients who are stable enough to receive care at home, home healthcare can reduce the need for repeated hospital visits.

- Familiar surroundings: Patients can recover in a comfortable environment surrounded by familiar people.
- Lower infection exposure: Staying at home can reduce exposure to infections associated with hospital settings.
- Personalised attention: A dedicated caregiver can focus on the individual patient’s needs.
- Potentially lower costs: Home care may cost less than a prolonged hospital stay, depending on the level of support required.
- Family involvement: Family members can remain closely involved throughout the recovery process.
- Less travel: Patients do not have to deal with repeated commuting, parking or waiting rooms.
- Comfort of home: The patient can continue their recovery in their own space and routine.

What Families Say About Our Home Care Services

“The nurse was experienced, calm, and completely reliable.”

“My dad had a stroke and needed 24-hour care. Medifyhome assigned a nurse in under a day. She took care of his meds and brought us a report every morning. – Priya S., Adyar, Chennai.

“Excellent post-surgery care at home. Saved us so many hospital trips.”

“Medifyhome did home wound dressing and physiotherapy after my mother’s knee replacement. She got better sooner than we had hoped.” – Ramesh K, Anna Nagar, Chennai

“The caregiver treated my grandmother like family.”

“We needed a 12-hour caregiver for our elderly grandmother. Grooming, meals and medication reminders were all handled properly. We finally had peace of mind.” – Deepa M., Velachery, Chennai

Medically Reviewed By

Dr. Prabhu M – General Physician

MBBS | 8+ Years of Clinical Experience | KMC Registered

This page has been medically reviewed by Dr. Prabhu M for medical accuracy, clarity and patient-focused healthcare information.

Customer Reviews about Home Care

Service is good and the care taker was very too good. Had patience and took care of my dad well all 30 days consistently. Thanks Syed Anwar for your support all the way from day 1 to day 30.

Great service of nursing staff. They are committed with their work, and ensure job done if if they are unable to make it, with their backups. All are professionals with qualified backgrounds. Prompt call as soon as expressed interest. Good job!!

Happy with the service . My mom needed full time attender.Esp I would recommend Lalitha

I booked a service from Medify for my brother. The agent spoke very politely and provided the service on time. You can blindly trust them for home care services

Good service rendered specifically for the senior citizens who are unable to go out.

Customer Reviews about Home Care in Chennai

“After my father came home from the hospital, we needed help with his daily care. The caretaker from medifyhome was supportive and made things much easier for our family.”

— Ramesh K.

Chennai

“My mother needed nursing care at home after her surgery. The nurse was punctual, polite, and helped with her dressing and routine care. We were comfortable with the service.”

— Priya S.

Chennai

“We were looking for a caregiver for my elderly mother in Chennai. medifyhome helped us arrange the care we needed, and the whole booking process was simple.”

— Anita M.

Chennai

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Kandigai
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Kattupakkam
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Kodambakkam

Kodur
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Kolathur
Korattur
Korukkupet
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Manali
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Home Care Services in Chennai– Nursing & Patient Care at Home

Book Home Care Services in Chennai

Home Care Services in Chennai

Home Care Plans for Different Care Needs

Caretaker at Home

1600 - 1900/day

Home Nursing Care

2400 - 2600/day

Basic Patient Care

1300 - 1600/day

Post-Surgical Care at Home

2400 - 2600/day

ICU Care at Home

3200 - 3500/day

Vaccination at Home

799 - 899/visit

Explore Our Home Care Services in Chennai

Home Nursing

Patient Care

Mother & Baby Care

Critical Care

ICU Care at Home

Palliative Care

Bedridden Patient

Cancer Care Support

Post-Hospitalization

Post-Surgery Care

Alzheimer's Care

Home Care Services Price List in Chennai

How Do Home Care Services Work?

Share Your Care Needs

Choose Your Care Plan

Confirm Your Booking

Receive Care at Home

Why Choose Medifyhome for Home Care in Chennai?

Who Needs Home Care Services in Chennai?

What Do Home Care Services Include?

Home Nurse vs Caregiver: Which One Does Your Patient Need?

Home Care for Different Health & Recovery Needs

Medical vs Non-Medical Home Care: What’s the Difference?

12-Hour & 24-Hour Home Care Services in Chennai

What to Consider Before Choosing Home Care Services in Chennai

Home Care Safety & Caregiver Responsibilities

How Do Home Care Services Work?

Why Choose Home Care Instead of Frequent Hospital Visits?

What Families Say About Our Home Care Services

Medically Reviewed By

Dr. Prabhu M – General Physician

Customer Reviews about Home Care

Customer Reviews about Home Care in Chennai

Expert Videos About Home Care service

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