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Home palliative care across Trinidad & Tobago

Physician-led palliative care at home since 2009. Pain and symptom control, nursing visits, counselling and 24-hour support, so patients stay comfortable in familiar surroundings, close to family.

Est. 2009Physician-led teamServing Trinidad & Tobago24-hr support line

Who this service is for

Patients with advanced or progressive illness who are no longer benefiting from curative treatment, or who choose comfort-focused care. A physician assessment before enrolment confirms clinical eligibility and sets an individual care plan.

Conditions we support

  • Advanced cancer, including metastatic prostate, breast, lung and colorectal
  • Neurological conditions: stroke sequelae, Parkinson's, ALS / MND
  • End-stage organ failure: heart, renal, advanced COPD
  • Frailty and debility: loss of mobility, pressure ulcers, functional decline
  • Post-discharge support after a hospital stay

What the team provides

  • Physician home visits, medication review and pain management including opioid titration
  • Nursing visits: vitals, wound care, oxygen therapy monitoring, catheter and stoma care
  • Counselling for patients, family and caregiver support, bereavement support
  • Dedicated care coordinator, 24-hour phone line, documentation and insurer liaison

Monthly home-care packages

Three structured packages by level of clinical need. Every package is tailored after the initial assessment, and families can upgrade or customise at any time.

COMFORT

TT$6,500
per month
  • Physician visits 2x / month
  • Nursing visits 2x / month
  • Medication management
  • Monthly pain & symptom review
Pay monthly fee
Most chosen

CARE

TT$11,500
per month
  • Physician visits 4x / month
  • Nursing visits 3x / week
  • Medication management
  • Bi-weekly pain & symptom review
  • Wound / catheter care as needed
  • O2 therapy monitoring
  • Counselling 1x / month
  • 24-hr phone support
Pay monthly fee

COMPLETE

TT$18,000
per month
  • Weekly physician visits
  • Daily nursing visits
  • Medication management
  • Weekly pain & symptom review
  • Wound / catheter care included
  • O2 therapy monitoring
  • Counselling 2x / month
  • 24-hr phone support
  • Case management
  • Bereavement support
Pay monthly fee

Package prices include clinical staff time. Consumables (dressings, oxygen concentrators, medications) are billed separately at cost. Packages are billed monthly and reviewed every 30 days.

Home visit rates (no package)

For patients who prefer not to enrol in a monthly package, individual visit rates apply. Invoices are issued after each service episode.

ServiceFrequencyRate (TTD)
Physician assessment & reviewPer visit$800 – $1,200
Nursing home visitPer visit$400 – $600
Medication management & prescriptionMonthly$600 – $900
Pain & symptom assessmentPer session$500
Wound care / catheter carePer visit$350 – $500
Oxygen therapy monitoringPer visit$300 – $400
Palliative psychology / counsellingPer session$600 – $800
Bereavement support (family)Per session$400 – $600
24-hour telephone supportMonthly$500
Care coordination & case managementMonthly$1,000

Inpatient palliative care

When symptoms cannot be safely managed at home, or a family needs respite, we admit patients for intensive symptom control, stabilisation and transition planning: acute pain crises, respiratory distress, neurological deterioration, complex wounds, nutritional support and end-of-life comfort care.

STANDARD Ward

TT$1,800
per day
  • Shared ward
  • Daily physician round
  • 24-hr nursing, standard ratio
  • Pain & symptom management
  • Wound / catheter care included
  • IV and oxygen as prescribed
Pay per day online

PALLIATIVE HDU

TT$3,200
per day
  • Semi-private HDU
  • Twice-daily physician rounds
  • Enhanced nursing ratio
  • IV access, fluids & medications included
  • Continuous oxygen monitoring
  • Weekly counselling, extended visiting
Pay per day online

PRIVATE Suite

TT$5,000
per day
  • Private ensuite room
  • Dedicated nurse
  • Twice-daily physician rounds
  • IV and continuous O2 monitoring included
  • Priority specialist access
  • Unrestricted family visiting, counselling on demand
Pay per day online

Daily rates include accommodation, nursing care, standard medications and physician rounds as indicated. Laboratory tests, specialist consultations, imaging and procedures are billed separately. Typical stay 3 to 14 days; longer stays convert to monthly billing. Admission by physician referral, walk-in assessment or transfer; bed availability via the front desk.

Additional inpatient serviceUnitRate (TTD)
Palliative care physician consultationPer visit$800 – $1,200
Specialist physician consultationPer visit$1,000 – $1,800
i-STAT point-of-care lab panelPer test$350 – $600
IV medication administrationPer session$250 – $400
Palliative psychology sessionPer session$600 – $800
Physiotherapy / positioningPer session$400 – $500
Imaging (X-ray, ultrasound)Per study$500 – $1,500
Dietary / nutrition assessmentPer session$300
Medical certificate / reportPer document$250 – $500

How to enrol

Contact us. Call 868-622-4945 / 868-628-8293 or email frontdesk.nmctt@gmail.com to speak with our care coordinator.
Initial assessment. A physician conducts a home visit or in-clinic consultation to assess needs and confirm eligibility.
Care plan. A personalised palliative care plan is agreed with the patient and family: goals, medication, visit schedule.
Care commences. Services start within 48 to 72 hours of enrolment confirmation.
Ongoing review. Plans are reviewed monthly, or sooner if the clinical picture changes.

Referrals accepted from physicians, hospitals, patients and families. No referral letter is needed for an initial enquiry.

Speak with our care coordinator

Compassionate care, close to home. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.