What does 24-hour elderly care cost?

True 24-hour care usually needs two caregivers on 12-hour shifts, so budget for two full-time salaries in the Rs 35,000 to 60,000 range. A single live-in caregiver at Rs 40,000 to 70,000 plus room and meals is cheaper, but needs proper sleep and rest.

Is a caregiver cheaper than a home nurse?

Yes. A caregiver helps with daily living, while a nurse is trained for clinical work. Many families hire a caregiver full-time and a nurse only for visits when injections or dressings are needed.

How do I hire a caregiver through Hire Staff Islamabad?

Send a staff request online or call us. Tell us the duties, your area, the hours and your budget. We talk it through with you, introduce candidates whose experience and location fit, and you interview them and agree the salary directly before anyone starts.

Salary guide

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Caregiver in Islamabad?

An elderly caregiver or patient attendant in Islamabad or Rawalpindi typically costs Rs 35,000 to 60,000 a month for full-time day care, and Rs 40,000 to 70,000 plus room and meals for live-in care. Part-time help is around Rs 20,000 to 35,000. Bedridden care, night duty and memory problems such as dementia raise the figure.

Elderly & Patient Caregivers: typical monthly costTypical market range (verify before relying)

Role	Full-time, per month	Part-time	Live-in	Note
Elderly / Patient Caregiver	Rs 35,000 to 60,000	Rs 20,000 to 35,000	Rs 40,000 to 70,000 plus room and meals	Bedridden care and night duty cost more than companionship.

These are typical monthly ranges in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, given as a starting point for a conversation. They are not a quote, a promise or a fixed rate. Pay is agreed between the employer and the worker, and it should never be below the minimum wage notified by the government for your area. Last checked: October 2026.

Why care costs vary so much

Level of care

Companionship and help with walking is lighter work than turning, lifting and changing a bedridden patient.

Day, night or both

Round-the-clock care needs two caregivers on shifts, or one live-in carer with proper rest time.

Gender of the caregiver

Families often want a caregiver of the same gender as the patient, which can narrow choice and affect pay.

Hospital experience

Attendants trained in a hospital, or with stroke and post-surgery experience, are at the top of the range.

Area notes

Other costs of care at home

Adult diapers, gloves and wipes
A hospital bed, wheelchair or walker if needed
A home nurse for injections or wound care
Room and meals for live-in care

How our matching works

1You tell us the job. Duties, hours, your area and the budget you have in mind for the caregiver.
2We introduce candidates. People whose experience and home location fit your routine, and we talk each one through with you.
3You decide and agree terms. You interview, choose, and agree the salary and conditions directly before anyone starts.

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Elderly & Patient Caregivers cost: questions families ask

A full-time caregiver in Islamabad or Rawalpindi typically earns Rs 35,000 to 60,000 a month. Bedridden care and night duty cost more than companionship. This is a typical market range to plan with, not a fixed rate, and the final figure is agreed between you and the person you hire.