Hospice & Palliative Care at Home
Hospice and Palliative Care at Home in Nairobi – Comfort, Dignity and Support for the Whole Family
When someone you love has a serious illness, the goal of care can shift from cure to comfort: controlling pain, easing breathlessness, keeping them clean and settled, and letting them spend their time where they feel most at peace. For many families in Kenya, that place is home. Makao Home Care provides palliative and hospice care at home in Nairobi, led by nurses trained in palliative care and working with your loved one’s doctor, so that comfort does not depend on being in a hospital ward.
We care for people living with advanced cancer, heart failure, kidney failure, lung disease, advanced dementia, stroke, motor neurone disease, advanced HIV and other life-limiting conditions. And we care for the family too.
Our Palliative and Hospice Care Services
What Our Care Includes
Our services are designed to keep your loved one comfortable and supported at home.
Pain Management
Regular pain assessment, giving prescribed pain medicines on time and adjusting with the prescriber when pain is not controlled.
Symptom Control
Breathlessness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, anxiety, sleeplessness, loss of appetite and other distressing symptoms.
Nursing Care
Wound and pressure-area care, catheter and stoma care, oxygen, feeding support and mouth care.
Personal Care
Gentle bathing, turning and positioning, continence care and keeping the person clean and comfortable.
Emotional and Spiritual Support
Time to talk, to pray, to be listened to. We welcome your pastor, priest, imam or elders, and can connect you with counsellors.
Family Support
Teaching relatives how to give care, respite so you can rest, and guidance as the illness progresses.
Understanding the Difference
Palliative Care and Hospice Care
The words are often used interchangeably, but they mean different things, and knowing the difference helps you ask for the right support at the right time.
| Question | Palliative care | Hospice (end-of-life) care |
|---|---|---|
| When | Any stage of a serious illness, from diagnosis | Usually the last weeks or months of life |
| Alongside treatment? | Yes. Can run with chemotherapy, dialysis or other treatment | Focus is comfort; curative treatment has usually stopped |
| Main goal | Relieve symptoms and stress, improve quality of life | Comfort, dignity and a peaceful death, with support for family |
| Typical Makao support | Nurse visits, symptom review, caregiver hours | 12- or 24-hour nursing, caregiver support, family guidance, bereavement follow-up |
You do not have to wait until the end to ask for palliative care.
Starting early usually means better symptom control and fewer emergency admissions.
How It Works
Getting Started Is Simple
A gentle first conversation
We listen to your family’s situation, wishes and the doctor’s plan, at your pace.
A comfort care plan
A nurse assesses your loved one at home and sets up care, shifts and communication.
Care and constant communication
We deliver care, update the family daily and adjust as needs change.
Pricing Guidance
Clear Prices in KES
Starting from
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Depends on whether a nurse or caregiver is needed, shift length and the level of support. We give a clear quote in KES before care begins.
- Day, night and 24-hour shift options
- Nursing and caregiver rates quoted separately
- Clear quote in KES before care begins
Questions Families Ask
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about Hospice & Palliative 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.