🩺 What Is Home Nursing for the Elderly?
A home nurse is a qualified nursing professional (ANM/GNM/BSc) who delivers clinical care at a patient’s residence, including:
- Wound and pressure‐sore dressing
- Injections & IV therapy (antibiotics, fluids)
- Catheter and tracheostomy management
- Vital‐sign monitoring (BP, blood sugar, oxygen)
- Post-operative follow-up (suture removal, wound checks)
- Chronic disease support (diabetes foot care, COPD inhalation therapy)
Home nursing reduces hospital visits, lowers infection risk, and supports frail or immobile elders in a familiar setting.
📍 Leading Home Nurse Providers in Sivaganga
| Provider | Key Services & Coverage | Contact / Source |
|---|---|---|
| Paasam Nursing Home Care | Live-in & shift-based GNM nurses; post-surgical care; daily clinical support; also serves Sivaganga from Madurai sulekha.com | +91 80698 76505 |
| SS Home Care | 24×7 home nursing, wound care, injections, physiotherapy; background‐verified staff; serves Sivaganga via Madurai branch sulekha.com | +91 75690 01607 |
| Deepa Home Care | Hourly & full-time nursing visits, domestic help, post-op care; serves Sivaganga from S.S Colony, Madurai sulekha.com | +91 80698 75337 |
| Care Zindagi | Certified home nurses for elder care, post-op, palliative support; also offers physiotherapy and lab services carezindagi.com | Visit carezindagi.com or “Get A Quote” |
💰 Typical Cost Estimates
| Service Model | Approx. Cost |
|---|---|
| Hourly Nurse Visit | ₹400 – ₹700 per visit |
| Full-Day Shift (8–12 hrs) | ₹1,200 – ₹1,800 per day |
| Live-in Nurse (24×7) | ₹24,000 – ₹30,000 per month |
| Post-Op Package (5–7 days) | ₹6,000 – ₹10,000 total |
Rates vary by nurse qualification, complexity of care, and agency policies.
🛠️ How to Arrange Home Nursing
- Assess Needs
- Identify clinical tasks: wound care, injections, IV therapy, vitals monitoring.
- Shortlist Providers
- Contact 2–3 agencies for quotes and availability (Paasam, SS Home Care, Deepa, Care Zindagi).
- Request Home Assessment
- Most providers will send a coordinator to evaluate care requirements and equipment (bed, oxygen).
- Choose Service Model
- Hourly visits vs. shift-based vs. live-in, depending on patient dependency.
- Book a Trial
- Engage services for 1–3 days to ensure nurse-patient compatibility.
- Ongoing Review
- Schedule weekly check-ins to adjust hours or tasks as the patient’s condition evolves.