Daily elderly care at home with KIN HomeCare is priced per shift: a caregiver on a 12-hour live-out shift is 1,800 baht a day, a 24-hour live-in shift is 2,500 baht a day, both with a three-day minimum. Weekly rates are 12,000 or 16,000 baht, and monthly rates bring the average down to about 1,000 baht a day. It suits families who need help for a defined period: recovery after hospital, the main carer being away, or a trial before a long-term decision.
Many families do not need a caregiver forever; they need help for a clear window. This article explains the two daily formats, the prices, and how to pick the shift that fits your household.
1. Two shifts: does someone sleep at home already?
The 12-hour live-out shift at 1,800 baht suits homes where family is present at night but everyone works during the day. The 24-hour live-in shift at 2,500 baht suits periods when the main carer is away, post-surgery recovery with night-time bathroom trips, or a parent living alone. Both have a three-day minimum because the first day is spent learning routines; the fit is rarely clear before day three.
2. All prices side by side
- 12-hour shift: 1,800 baht a day, three-day minimum
- 12-hour shift: 12,000 baht a week
- 12-hour shift: 30,000 baht a month with one staff day off per week, about 1,000 baht a day
- 24-hour shift: 2,500 baht a day, three-day minimum
- 24-hour shift: 16,000 baht a week
- 24-hour shift: 36,000 baht a month with one day off per week, or 41,000 baht for continuous cover every day
- 7-day trial package: 9,999 baht
Beyond about 17 days, the monthly 12-hour rate is already cheaper than daily. Many families start with three daily shifts to test the fit, then switch to weekly or monthly.
3. When daily care fits best
- The first two weeks after hospital discharge, when readmission risk is highest
- The main carer travelling, working away, or unwell
- A trial before committing long term, so your parent meets the caregiver first
- Hospital appointment days that need someone present all day including waiting time
- Holidays when children return home and notice decline but are not ready for a long-term decision
4. What a daily caregiver does
KIN caregivers complete a 420-hour course and a criminal background check. They cover bathing, dressing, feeding, giving medication as prescribed, walking support, repositioning, fall prevention, and a daily report to the family. They do not perform nursing procedures such as wound care, tube changes or injections; for those, a registered nurse can be added per visit from 1,200 baht or per 12-hour shift at 3,500 baht.
5. Prepare before day one
- Medication list with times and anything requiring special caution
- Allergies, food preferences and swallowing limits
- Familiar routines: sleep and wake times, favourite programmes
- Emergency contacts for the family and the regular hospital
- Hazards in the home such as stairs, slippery floors or door thresholds
6. If the caregiver is not a good match
It happens and is nobody's fault; some older people prefer a quiet presence, others a talkative one. KIN HomeCare replaces the caregiver at no extra cost, from day one, without waiting for the contract to end. Starting with daily care is the safest path for families who are not yet sure: try it, see it, then decide.
Contact KIN HomeCare 061-881-9399 for elderly care, home nursing and equipment rental, 095-767-6307 for home physiotherapy · LINE @KINHOMECARE · nationwide, initial consultation free
Written by Onruthai Boontuang, RN 5311192883, branch manager, KIN Sukhumvit 107. Reviewed by Kamolchat Chokthanomsub, MD 40854. Prices reference August 2026 and may change; please confirm with our team.
This article provides general information and is not individual medical advice. Please consult a physician for personal assessment.
