Elderly Care at Home
Elderly Care at Home in Nairobi – Dignified Support for the Parents Who Raised You
Most older Kenyans want to grow old in their own home, near familiar neighbours, their church or mosque, and their grandchildren. Makao Home Care makes that possible. We provide elderly care at home in Nairobi through trained caregivers supervised by registered nurses, so your parent gets help with daily life and has their health watched by someone qualified to notice when something changes.
We support seniors who live alone, couples who need a little help, and elders with dementia, stroke, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis or frailty. Care can be a few hours a day, a 12-hour day shift, or a live-in caregiver around the clock.
Early Signs to Look For
Signs Your Parent May Need
Care at Home
Families often wait for a fall or a hospital admission before arranging help. These earlier signs are worth acting on:
- Missed or doubled medication, or tablets left in the packet
- Forgetting names, getting lost, repeating questions, or confusion in the evening
- Weight loss, an empty fridge, or food going off
- Withdrawing from friends, church, or activities they used to enjoy
- Unwashed clothes, skipped baths, or a change in grooming
- A spouse who is exhausted from caring alone
- Bruises or near-falls, especially at night or in the bathroom
If two or more apply, a free Makao assessment will tell you what level of support fits.
Our Elderly Care Services
What Our Elderly Care Includes
Our services are designed to keep your loved ones safe, comfortable and independent at home.
Personal care
Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and continence care, delivered respectfully and at your parent’s pace.
Mobility and fall prevention
Help getting in and out of bed, walking, transfers to a chair or toilet, and a home fall-risk check (loose rugs, bathroom grab bars, lighting, stairs).
Medication support
Reminders and supervision by caregivers; administration and review by our nurses where needed.
Health monitoring
Blood pressure, blood sugar, weight and temperature logged daily and reviewed by the supervising nurse.
Nutrition and hydration
Meals prepared to their diet (diabetic, low-salt, soft foods) and to their taste, with help feeding if required.
Dementia and memory care
Calm routines, safe-home adjustments, managing evening confusion, and reducing wandering risk.
Companionship
Conversation, walks, reading, prayer, games and outings. Company is part of care, not an extra.
Escort to appointments
A caregiver or nurse accompanies your parent to clinic reviews, dialysis, or physiotherapy and briefs you afterwards.
Household help linked to their care
Laundry, bedding, keeping their room clean and safe.
Levels of Care
Which Level of Elderly Care is Right?
Competitors use “caregiver” and “nurse” interchangeably. They are not the same, and the difference affects both safety and cost.
| Your parent’s situation | Recommended level | Who provides it | See also |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent but lonely, forgetting meals or medicine | Companion care, a few hours to 12 hours a day | Trained caregiver | Companion & Daily Living Care |
| Needs help with bathing, dressing or mobility | Personal care (daily or several times a week) | Trained caregiver (nurse-supervised) | Elderly Care |
| Living with dementia or memory problems | Dementia care | Trained caregiver (nurse-supervised) | Elderly Care |
| Recent hospital stay, surgery or a new diagnosis | Nurse-led care plan with a caregiver | Registered nurse + caregiver | Critical & Post-Surgical Care |
| Complex medical needs (e.g. stroke, Parkinson’s) | Nurse-led care with skilled caregiver | Registered nurse + trained caregiver | Medical Home Care |
| Needs 24/7 support or lives alone | Live-in caregiver (with nurse supervision) | Trained caregiver (nurse-supervised) | Elderly Care |
How It Works
Getting Started Is Simple
Home visit and assessment
We meet your parent, understand their health, routines and personality, and check the home for risks.
Matched caregiver and care plan
We introduce a caregiver who suits your parent and agree the daily plan and schedule.
Ongoing care and updates
Care begins, with regular check-ins and updates for the whole family.
Pricing Guidance
Clear Prices in KES
Starting from
KES {{PRICE}} per month
Depends on hourly, day, night or live-in care and the level of support your parent needs. We confirm a written quote in KES after the assessment.
- Hourly, day, night and live-in options
- Dementia care quoted after assessment
- Written quote in KES before care begins
Questions Families Ask
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about Elderly Care with Makao Home Care in Nairobi.
Let’s Find the Right Care Together
Speak to Our Care Team Today.
We’re here to help you explore the best care options for your loved one.