🏠 What Is Home Medical Care?
Home medical care delivers clinical-grade health services right in your home, ideal for:
- Elderly or frail seniors who find clinic visits difficult
- Post-operative patients needing wound checks and IV therapies
- Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, COPD)
- Palliative or end-of-life support
- Rehabilitation when combined with physiotherapy
It reduces travel stress, lowers infection risk, and ensures continuity of care.
🔑 Core Services Offered
| Service Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Doctor Visits | General consults, post-op follow-up, minor procedures (injections, dressings) |
| Skilled Nursing | Wound/bed-sore care, catheter & tracheostomy management, vitals monitoring |
| IV Therapy & Injections | Setup of drips, antibiotic courses, vitamin injections |
| Chronic Care | BP/sugar checks, inhalation therapy for COPD, medication review |
| Palliative Support | Pain relief, comfort care, family counseling |
| Lab Sample Collection | Home blood draws & swabs sent to NABL-accredited laboratories |
📍 Leading Providers in Tirunelveli
1. Shifa Home Care
- Services: Doctor & nurse visits, physiotherapy, palliative care, equipment rental
- Highlights: ISO-certified, “one-on-one” attention, emergency support
- Contact: +91 73975 51100 | shifahomecare100@gmail.com
2. Anbu Sri Sai Home Health Care
- Services: Doctor + nurse teams, post-hospital care, injections, IV drips
- Experience: 30 years, ISO 9001:2015 certified
- Contact: +91 78715 31777 / +91 91597 66477
3. Treat at Home (TAH)
- Services: App-based booking for doctors, nurses, physio, companions
- Speed: Response within ~1 hour for nursing & medical requests
- Booking: WhatsApp/Call 94422 22700
4. Care Zindagi
- Services: Integrated home medical & nursing care with optional physio add-ons
- Booking: Via website or WhatsApp for free quote
💰 Approximate Fee Structure (2025)
| Visit Type | Fee Range (₹) |
|---|---|
| Doctor home visit | 700 – 1,200 per visit |
| Nurse visit (wound/injection) | 500 – 800 per visit |
| IV therapy session | 800 – 1,200 per session |
| 12-hr nurse shift | 15,000 – 18,000/month |
| 24×7 live-in nurse | 30,000 – 35,000/month |
| Lab sample pick-up | 200 – 400 per collection |
🛠️ How to Arrange Home Medical Care
- Define Needs: Decide on doctor consults, nursing tasks, or full-time coverage.
- Select Provider: Choose based on services (e.g., Shifa for equipment rental, TAH for fast response).
- Book & Confirm: Call, WhatsApp, or use the provider’s app/website.
- Prepare at Home: Keep discharge summaries, medication lists, and any prior reports ready.
- Follow-Up: Schedule repeat visits or lab draws as per the care plan.