🏠 What Are Aged-Patient Home Services?
Aged-patient home services include both non-medical companion care and skilled nursing/therapy, delivered in the senior’s own residence. They help with:
- Personal care & companionship: Bathing, dressing, feeding, medication reminders, light housekeeping
- Mobility support: Safe transfers, walking assistance, fall-prevention exercises
- Clinical nursing: Wound/bed-sore dressing, injections, IV drips, catheter care, vitals monitoring
- Rehabilitation: Physiotherapy for post-surgical recovery, stroke rehab, arthritis management
By bringing these services to the home, you avoid stressful travel and reduce infection risks—vital for frail or immobile elders sulekha.com.
🔹 Types of Service Models
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| Live-In Caregiver | 24×7 attendant for full-time support—ideal for bedridden or severely frail seniors sulekha.com |
| 12-Hour Shift Care | Day or night shift attendant for 8–12 hrs/day (bathing, meals, meds) |
| Hourly Companion Visits | 2–4 hrs visits for socialization, light tasks, medication reminders |
| Home Nursing Visits | Skilled nurse for wound care, injections, IV drips, catheter/trach care |
| Physiotherapy Sessions | In-home physio (post-op, neuro, orthopedic) by qualified therapists adpostman.com |
📍 Leading Providers in Pudukkottai
1. Mani Homecare Services
- Services: Non-medical attendants & GNM nurses for elder care, companionship, post-surgical support
- Pricing: ₹10,000–₹25,000/month (part-time to live-in) sulekha.com
- Reviews: 5-star on Sulekha for professionalism and reliability sulekha.com
2. Sri Shanthiya Home Nursing & Elderly Care
- Coverage: Pudukkottai plus 20+ TN districts
- Staff: ANM/GNM nurses and trained companions
- Services: Wound care, injections, chronic-disease monitoring, daily living aid sulekha.com
3. Shifa Physio & Fitness Care
- Specialty: In-home physiotherapy for pain relief, post-op rehab, paralysis care
- Contact: Dr. Shajitha Moobin, B.P.T. | 79048 77620 adpostman.com
- Benefits: Faster healing, personalized exercise plans, no mobility issues
4. GetzInfoz Home Care (via Sulekha)
- Options: Live-in nurse from ₹20,000/mo; 8–12 hr nurse shifts from ₹12,000/mo; companion from ₹10,000/mo sulekha.com
- Guarantee: Background-verified staff and replacement policy
💰 Typical Cost Estimates
| Service Type | Approx. Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Live-In Caregiver Only | ₹12,000 – ₹18,000 |
| 12-hr Attendant Shift | ₹10,000 – ₹15,000 |
| Hourly Companion (2–4 hrs) | ₹300 – ₹500/hr |
| Home Nurse (12-hr shift) | ₹15,000 – ₹20,000 |
| Home Nurse (24×7) | ₹24,000 – ₹30,000 |
| Physiotherapy (per session) | ₹600 – ₹1,200 |
🛠️ How to Arrange Home Services
- Assess Your Needs
- List daily tasks and clinical requirements (e.g., wound care, mobility aid).
- Shortlist Providers
- Contact 2–3 agencies (e.g., Mani Homecare, Sri Shanthiya, Shifa Physio).
- Request a Free Home Assessment
- Agencies evaluate the home environment and senior’s needs.
- Choose a Service Model
- Decide between live-in, shift-based, or hourly visits.
- Book a Trial Period
- Engage services for 2–3 days to ensure compatibility.
- Monitor & Review
- Schedule weekly check-ins to adjust care hours or services as health evolves.