Real market rates for home nurses, attendants, and clinical visits in Islamabad & Rawalpindi — what drives the price, what's included, and how families avoid overpaying.
PKR 4,000 – 8,000 typical
PKR 90k – 150k / month
PKR 1,500 – 4,000
PKR 2,500 – 4,500
One of the first questions every family asks us is also the hardest to answer honestly: how much will this actually cost? Prices in Islamabad and Rawalpindi vary wildly — we've seen families quoted double the fair rate simply because they didn't know what to ask. This guide gives you real 2026 market ranges, explains what drives the price, and shows you exactly how to avoid overpaying.
For most families in Islamabad and Rawalpindi in 2026: a 12-hour nursing shift costs PKR 4,000–8,000, a 24-hour live-in nurse costs PKR 90,000–150,000/month, and a single clinical visit costs PKR 1,500–4,000. Patient attendants (non-clinical helpers) cost roughly half of these figures. Everything below explains why the range is so wide — and where your family likely falls in it.
This is the biggest factor. A PNC-registered nurse (4-year BScN or 3-year diploma) costs the most — and is the only safe choice for IV drips, ICU care, ventilators, or post-surgical patients. A nursing assistant / LHV costs less and handles vitals, medications, and basic procedures. A patient attendant is cheapest — bathing, feeding, mobility, companionship — but legally cannot do injections or wound care. Always ask which category you're being quoted for; some agencies quote attendant rates and send underqualified staff for clinical work.
12-hour day shifts are the standard. Night shifts (8 PM–8 AM) typically cost 15–25% more. 24-hour live-in care is charged monthly and works out cheaper per hour, but only makes sense for bedridden or critical patients who genuinely need round-the-clock presence.
A stable elderly patient who needs companionship and meal help costs far less than a post-stroke patient needing Q2H turning, suctioning, and vitals charting. ICU-level home care (ventilator, BiPAP, cardiac monitoring) sits at the top of the range and should always involve a registered nurse, never an attendant alone.
One month or longer bookings almost always get a better monthly rate than week-to-week arrangements. But never pay a full month upfront to an agency you haven't worked with — weekly billing protects you.
DHA, Bahria Town, and F-sectors sometimes carry a small premium (5–10%) because agencies factor in staff travel. Areas like Saddar, Westridge, and Peshawar Road are usually at the standard rate.
| Service | Typical Market Range (PKR) |
|---|---|
| PNC-registered nurse — 12-hour shift | PKR 4,000 – 8,000 |
| PNC-registered nurse — 24-hour live-in (monthly) | PKR 90,000 – 150,000 |
| Nursing assistant / LHV — 12-hour shift | PKR 3,000 – 5,500 |
| Patient attendant — 12-hour shift | PKR 2,500 – 4,500 |
| Patient attendant — 24-hour live-in (monthly) | PKR 45,000 – 75,000 |
| Single clinical visit (injection / IV / dressing) | PKR 1,500 – 4,000 |
| Doctor home visit (GP) | PKR 3,000 – 6,000 |
| Physiotherapy session at home | PKR 2,500 – 5,000 |
Ranges reflect typical 2026 market rates in Islamabad & Rawalpindi and vary by nurse qualification and patient condition. Call 0328 7644690 for your exact quote — it takes 2 minutes.
Included in a fair quote: the staff member's full shift, basic vitals monitoring, medication reminders, and a written care log. Often extra: medical consumables (gloves, dressings, adult diapers), equipment rental (hospital bed, oxygen concentrator, suction machine), and emergency night-call visits. Ask for an itemized quote — a one-line 'PKR 6,000 per shift' with no breakdown is a red flag.
Tell us the patient's condition and your sector — we'll match the right nurse at a fair, written rate. No obligation.
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