Most families researching home caregiver cost in Bangalore run into the same wall: agencies don’t publish prices. Calls turn into qualifying conversations, and qualifying conversations turn into pressure. We think a transparent baseline does more for trust than any sales script — so this is what care actually costs in Bangalore in 2026.
Hourly visits
Hourly visits start around ₹200–250 per hour, with a typical four-hour minimum. They make sense for short-term needs: a few hours of bath and meal help in the morning, a couple of hours in the evening, or as a step-down after a longer engagement. Below ₹200/hour, you are usually looking at an unsupervised gig worker, not a trained, accountable attendant.
12-hour day and night shifts
The most flexible and most-booked pattern. ₹950–1,100 per shift for general elder care; ₹1,100–1,250 for patient care or post-surgery; ₹1,250–1,400 for dementia or specialised care. Day and night are priced the same — staying alert through the night is paid work, not standby.
Live-in 24×7
Live-in caregivers in Bangalore range from ₹28,000 to ₹38,000 a month depending on care complexity. The ₹28,000–30,000 band is general elder care for relatively independent seniors. ₹32,000–35,000 typically covers patient care or post-surgery recovery. ₹36,000–38,000 covers specialised dementia or fully bedridden cases. Weekly off coverage and bi-weekly supervisor visits should always be included — if they’re extra, that’s a red flag.
What actually moves the price
- Care complexity (general → patient → specialised → bedridden)
- Hours and continuity (short bursts cost more per hour than monthly)
- Locality and travel time (further locales add a small premium)
- Language and gender preferences (no extra cost — but harder matches take time)
- Equipment needs (air mattress, hoist, RT-feed setup)
- Family preferences around food and accommodation for live-in
Hidden costs to watch for
The published price is rarely the final bill, unless the agency is upfront. Watch for: weekly off charged extra, supervisor visits charged separately, “onboarding” or “registration” fees, and per-incident charges for changing the caregiver. None of these should be standard — they exist to make the headline rate look smaller.
What to budget over a year
If your situation calls for ongoing live-in care, budget ₹3.5–4.5 lakh a year. That sounds large, but it should be compared to the realistic alternatives — multiple shift attendants, an old age home, hospital re-admissions from poor care, or family members compromising their own work. For most families, the live-in option is comparable to or cheaper than the alternatives once you do the maths.
Across Bangalore neighbourhoods
Pricing is broadly consistent across Bangalore zones; what changes is response time. Our caregivers reach Indiranagar, Koramangala and HSR fastest (under 30 minutes), with Whitefield, Hebbal and Electronic City typically 35–50 minutes.
- Is GST extra on top of the prices listed?
- Most home-care services are GST-exempt as personal care, but always confirm — your invoice should show this clearly.
- Can we pay weekly instead of monthly?
- Yes for shift-based hires; live-in is typically billed monthly with the option to end the engagement on a week’s notice.
- Are tips expected for caregivers?
- Not expected. A small bonus on a religious occasion or after a difficult month is appreciated, but not required.
