Home Care Costs in Kolkata
Home care in Kolkata is charged per visit for nursing and therapy, per day for attendants, and per month for assisted living and residential rehabilitation. What you pay depends on shift length, the skill level required and how dependent the patient is.
Families arranging care for the first time have almost no way to tell a fair quote from a bad one, because nobody publishes rates. This page gathers what providers listed on Near Health charge in Kolkata, so you can start from a number rather than from a phone call.
Read it as a starting range, not a quotation. Every provider prices its own work, and the figures below are what they have published for their own listings.
What each kind of care costs in Kolkata
Rates published by providers on Near Health, as of 2026-10-18. Each provider sets its own prices.
| Type of care | Published range | Charged |
|---|---|---|
| Home Nursing | Contact for pricing | per visit |
| Elder Care | Contact for pricing | per month |
| Elderly Care Attendants | Contact for pricing | per day |
| Physiotherapy at Home | Contact for pricing | per visit |
| Post-Surgery Care at Home | Contact for pricing | per day |
| ICU Setup at Home | Contact for pricing | per day |
| Dementia Care | Contact for pricing | per month |
| Palliative Care at Home | Contact for pricing | per day |
| Mother and Child Care | Contact for pricing | per day |
| Medical Equipment Rental | Contact for pricing | per month |
| Assisted Living | Contact for pricing | per month |
| Rehabilitation Centres | Contact for pricing | per month |
What changes the price
- Shift length is the biggest factor. A 12-hour day shift, a 12-hour night shift and a 24-hour live-in arrangement are priced differently, and a genuine 24-hour cover is normally two attendants rather than one.
- Skill level matters more than hours. A qualified nurse who can manage an IV line, a catheter or a tracheostomy costs considerably more than an attendant who assists with bathing, feeding and mobility.
- How dependent the patient is changes the rate. A bed-bound patient needing lifting, turning and diaper changes is quoted above one who can walk with support.
- Ask what a quote excludes. Consumables, equipment rental, travel beyond a set distance, festival rates and replacement cover during leave are commonly billed on top.
Common questions
How much does home care cost in Kolkata?
It depends on whether you need a qualified nurse or a daily-care attendant, the shift length, and how dependent the patient is. Each provider on Near Health publishes its own rates on its profile.
Is an attendant cheaper than a nurse?
Yes, substantially. An attendant assists with bathing, feeding, mobility and toileting. A nurse holds a nursing qualification and performs clinical procedures. Many families engage an attendant for daily care and book a nurse only for the procedures that need one, which is usually the cheapest arrangement that is still safe.
Does insurance cover home care in India?
Most Indian health policies cover home care only under a specific domiciliary-treatment clause, usually requiring a doctor to certify that hospital admission was advised but not possible, and often with a cap. Check the clause and the pre-authorisation process with your insurer before you engage a provider, not after.
Why do quotes for the same service differ so much?
Because they often describe different things. Ask each provider for the shift length, whether the rate is per attendant or per day of cover, what happens when their staff takes leave, and what is billed extra. Once quotes are stated on the same basis they usually converge.
Should we pay the agency or the caregiver directly?
Pay the agency. A direct arrangement looks cheaper and leaves you with no replacement when the person does not arrive, no background verification, and no recourse if something goes wrong. Continuity of cover is what you are buying.