Home nurses & attendants cost in Chennai
How much will a home nurse cost in Chennai?
Pick the roles, how many people and for how long — or the one-off jobs — and get an itemised range for Chennai before anyone calls you. Exact quotes come from up to three ID-verified home nurses & attendants once you create your free account.
- Attendant, 12-hour shift
- ₹1,220 per day
- Nurse visit (up to 1 hour)
- ₹550 per day
- Physiotherapy session at home
- ₹660 per session
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Home nurses & attendants rate card for Chennai (November 2026)
24 jobs and roles priced for your city tier: typical rates per unit, with no visit charge. Material and consumables are extra unless noted.
Patient attendants8, 12 or 24 hours
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Attendant, 8-hour shift | ₹980 per day | |
| Attendant, 12-hour shift | ₹1,430 per day | |
| Attendant, 24 hours (stays) | ₹1,950 per day | |
| Attendant, monthly 12-hour | ₹33,800 per month | |
| Live-in attendant, monthly | ₹39,000 per month | Food and stay on you |
NursesVisits and shifts
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse visit (up to 1 hour) | ₹650 per day | |
| GNM nurse, 12-hour shift | ₹2,340 per day | |
| GNM nurse, monthly 12-hour | ₹54,600 per month | |
| ICU-trained nurse, 12-hour | ₹3,250 per day |
Elderly careCompanions, dementia care
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Elderly companion, 8 hours | ₹910 per day | |
| Elderly care, live-in | ₹36,400 per month | |
| Dementia / Alzheimer's trained care | ₹44,200 per month |
PhysiotherapyHome sessions
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapy session at home | ₹780 per session | |
| Physio package (10 sessions) | ₹650 per session | Per session in a pack |
| Post-stroke rehab session | ₹1,040 per session |
Nursing procedures at homeInjection, dressing, catheter
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Injection / IV at home | ₹460 per session | |
| Wound dressing | ₹520 per session | |
| Catheter / Ryles tube change | ₹910 per session | |
| Blood sample collection | ₹260 per session | |
| Vitals check visit | ₹330 per session |
Equipment on rentBed, wheelchair, oxygen
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital bed | ₹4,550 per month | Rent |
| Wheelchair | ₹1,560 per month | |
| Oxygen concentrator | ₹5,850 per month | |
| Air mattress (bed sores) | ₹1,950 per month |
Typical market rates as of November 2026; quantities over four are stepped down, daily and monthly staff rates are per worker and not surge-priced, same-day work carries a premium. Your exact price is the home nurses & attendants's quote.
What affects a home nurse's price in Chennai
- Parts and material. Labour rates assume you supply the material. If the home nurse brings it, ask for the brand and a bill; the estimator shows that as a separate range.
- Shift and duration. Daily and monthly rates are per worker for an 8-hour day; 12-hour shifts, nights and short notice cost more, and monthly rates assume 26 working days.
- Quantity. Quantities over four are stepped down, and a longer engagement gets a better daily rate.
Market rates for Chennai's tier as of November 2026. Your exact price is the home nurse's quote, which you see before anyone starts.