Geriatric care at home is a professional service that provides medical and non-medical support to elderly people in the comfort of their own homes. It’s ideal for:
Seniors with chronic illnesses (e.g., diabetes, stroke, Parkinson’s)
Elderly people living alone
Bedridden or mobility-challenged elders
Post-surgery recovery patients
🏠 What Services Are Included?
Service Category
Details
Medical Nursing Care
Home nurse, wound dressing, injections, BP/sugar monitoring
Personal Care Assistance
Bathing, grooming, toileting help
Mobility Support
Helping with walking, wheelchair transfers
Medication Management
Timely medicine reminders and monitoring
Physiotherapy at Home
For stroke recovery, arthritis, pain management
Companionship
Talking, reading, emotional support
Nutrition Support
Help with feeding or preparing special diet meals
Doctor Home Visit (on request)
General physician, palliative care doctors
Palliative & End-of-Life Care
Comfort care, pain relief, family counseling
📍 Cities in Tamil Nadu Offering Geriatric Home Care Services:
City
Availability
Chennai
24/7 elder care, nursing, live-in assistants
Coimbatore
Physiotherapy, dementia care, full-time caregivers
Madurai
Home nurses, companion care, chronic illness care
Trichy
Bedridden care, feeding and hygiene support
Salem, Erode
Day & night home assistants, oxygen support at home
Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi
Short-term and long-term elderly care options
Virudhunagar, Dindigul
Agency-based home nurses and elder help staff
🧑⚕️ Who Provides Geriatric Care at Home?
Provider Type
Examples
Home Nursing Agencies
Certified home nurses, caregivers for elders
Hospitals/Clinics
Extended elder care through hospital tie-ups
NGOs & Trusts
Low-cost elderly support in rural districts
Private Elder Care Services
Monthly caregiver plans, 12-hour or 24-hour service
🏥 Top Geriatric Care Agencies in Tamil Nadu:
Agency Name
City
Services
Nightingales Home Health
Chennai
Full elderly care + physiotherapy
Portea Medical
Chennai, Coimbatore
Nurse & doctor visits, rehab
Arogyam Home Care
Madurai
ICU-trained nurses, senior support
Athulya Home Healthcare
Chennai, Trichy
Dementia & long-term geriatric support
Sri Hari Manpower Services
Virudhunagar
Elder maids, nursing assistants
Sky Elders Care
Salem
Companion caregivers, 24×7 care aides
💰 Pricing Range (Monthly Averages):
Service
Price
12-hour Elder Care Assistant
₹12,000 – ₹18,000/month
24-hour Live-in Caregiver
₹20,000 – ₹35,000/month
Qualified Nurse Visit (per day)
₹500 – ₹1,000
Physiotherapy (per session)
₹600 – ₹900
Doctor Visit (optional)
₹800 – ₹1,500
Some agencies offer daily care, short-term plans, or monthly packages based on the family’s needs.
📞 How to Get Geriatric Care at Home in Tamil Nadu:
Contact a verified elder care agency in your city
Share details: patient’s age, condition, medical needs
Choose the type of care (day shift, night, full-time)
Agency sends trained caregiver with ID verification
Pay monthly or per-day charges (with or without advance)
