Bangalore · Pricing transparency
Home nursing in Bangalore.
What it actually costs.
Transparent ranges for every common arrangement — visits, shifts, 24-hour cover, and live-in placements. What changes the price, what doesn’t, and how to spend wisely without underpaying for care.
Reviewed by Sister Mary George, B.Sc Nursing, Care DirectorLast updated May 2026
In one paragraph
Home nursing in Bangalore typically costs ₹600–₹1,200 per nurse visit, ₹1,200–₹1,800 for a 12-hour shift, and ₹35,000–₹55,000/month for a live-in nurse. Specialist (ICU, ventilator) care runs higher; a live-in caretaker plus weekly nurse visits is often 30–40% cheaper for stable patients.
Nursing arrangements
Pricing for nurses, by arrangement.
These are the indicative ranges across Bangalore. Final pricing depends on the patient’s clinical complexity and the experience level the case requires.
| Arrangement | Best for | Indicative range |
|---|---|---|
| Single nurse visit | Wound dressing · IV · injections · catheter change | ₹600 – ₹1,200per visit |
| 12-hour shift | Daytime monitoring, post-surgery recovery, oxygen support | ₹1,200 – ₹1,800per shift |
| 24-hour shift cover | Critical recovery requiring continuous nursing | ₹2,200 – ₹3,000per day |
| Live-in nurse (monthly) | Long-term medical-grade care at home | ₹35,000 – ₹55,000per month |
| ICU-grade nurse (live-in) | Tracheostomy, ventilator, post-stroke complex care | ₹55,000 – ₹85,000per month |
Often a better fit
Caretaker pricing, for non-clinical needs.
If the patient doesn’t need procedural medical care, a caretaker is the right choice — significantly more affordable, and equally capable for hygiene, feeding, mobility, and companionship.
| Arrangement | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Caretaker visit (4 hours) | ₹400 – ₹700per visit |
| 12-hour shift caretaker | ₹800 – ₹1,200per day |
| Live-in caretaker (monthly) | ₹18,000 – ₹26,000per month |
| Trained attendant (live-in) | ₹24,000 – ₹34,000per month |
Not sure which you need? Read home nurse vs caretaker — a 3-minute decision guide.
Pushes price up
What costs more, and why.
- Specialised credentialsICU-trained, ventilator-certified or tracheostomy-experienced nurses cost meaningfully more than general home nurses.
- Night & 24-hour coverContinuous overnight shifts always carry a premium because of staffing rotation and rest requirements.
- High-complexity protocolsWound vacs, dialysis support, oncology infusions, or unstable vitals require senior nursing experience.
- Locality and reachabilityOuter Bangalore and gated communities far from caregiver-dense areas see modest premiums for travel and continuity.
Pushes price down
Where families spend less without compromising care.
- Long-term commitmentPlacements over 6 months typically have lower monthly rates than 1–2 month placements. Caregivers prefer stability.
- Caretaker + visit nurse mixFor most stable patients, a live-in caretaker plus 2–3 weekly nurse visits costs 30–40% less than a live-in nurse.
- Family member co-coverageA spouse or adult child sharing nights or weekends reduces the shift burden and the monthly bill.
- Day shifts vs 24-hour coverIf the patient is stable overnight, a 12-hour day shift saves 30–45% over a 24-hour arrangement.
The economics
Home care vs extended hospital stay.
For most stable patients, continuing recovery at home is dramatically less expensive than staying in hospital — and far better for psychological recovery.
Excludes nursing, food, medication
Plus consumables, often 3–5× higher
Familiar surroundings, family present
For stable patients with weekly clinical needs
No hidden charges
What’s included and what’s passed through.
The placement fee and arrangement covers the matching, verification, and ongoing support. Medical consumables, equipment, and medication are real costs we don’t add a margin on.
Included
In your arrangement
- Caregiver placement & matching
- Aadhaar + ID verification
- Background and reference checks
- Initial briefing and orientation
- Free replacement if the match isn’t working
- Ongoing family support and follow-ups
Not included
Passed through at cost
- Caregiver salary (paid directly per the arrangement)
- Medical consumables (gloves, dressings, syringes)
- Prescription medications and IV fluids
- Equipment (oxygen, hospital bed, suction)
- Hospital visits and ambulance services
- Festival or annual bonus (when applicable)
Frequently asked
Cost questions, answered.
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