Home nursing in Santiago
Injections, IV fluids, vaccines, wound care and nursing care at your home or hotel, every day from 8:00 to 24:00.
Need a nurse at home? SmartDoctor® brings nursing professionals certified by Chile's Superintendencia de Salud to your home or hotel in 11 districts of Santiago. You avoid travel and waiting rooms, which is especially helpful for older adults and for bedridden or recovering patients.
Nursing procedures at home
- Injections at home: we give the injectable medicines your doctor ordered.
- IV fluids and IV therapy at home: hydration or intravenous treatment ordered by your doctor, monitored while it is given.
- Vaccines at home: message us on WhatsApp to check which vaccines are available.
- Wound care at home: wounds, ulcers and post-surgical dressings.
- Nursing care: catheter placement and changes, vital-sign checks and support for bedridden or palliative-care patients.
We also offer home doctor visits, physiotherapy, electrocardiograms, X-rays and home lab tests. Tell us everything you need when you book.
Doctor's order
Injections, IV fluids and medicines are given according to a doctor's order (prescription). If you don't have one, you can first book a home doctor visit or a video consultation with SmartDoctor.
Prices
Nursing visits are quoted according to the procedure, supplies and time of day. Message us on WhatsApp with what you need and we will confirm the price before the visit. You receive a receipt.
Districts and hours
We visit every day from 8:00 to 24:00 in these districts:
- Providencia
- Ñuñoa
- La Reina
- Las Condes
- Vitacura
- Lo Barnechea
- Peñalolén
- La Florida
- Santiago
- Macul
- Huechuraba
If your district is not on the list, write to us on WhatsApp: we will tell you whether we can reach you.
How to book
- Message us on WhatsApp (+56 9 5675 8880) with your district, address and the procedure you need, and tell us whether you have a doctor's order.
- We confirm the professional, the time and the price.
- The nursing professional visits you at home.
Emergencies
SmartDoctor is not an emergency service. If there is a risk to life, call 131 (SAMU) immediately.
Home nursing FAQ
What nursing procedures do you provide at home?
Injections, IV fluids and IV therapy, vaccines, wound care, catheter placement and changes, vital-sign checks and care for bedridden or palliative-care patients. We visit every day from 8:00 to 24:00 in Providencia, Ñuñoa, La Reina, Las Condes, Vitacura, Lo Barnechea, Peñalolén, La Florida, Santiago, Macul and Huechuraba.
Do I need a prescription for an injection or IV fluids at home?
Yes. Injections, IV fluids and medicines are given according to a doctor's order. If you don't have one, you can first book a home doctor visit or a video consultation with SmartDoctor.
How much does a home nurse cost?
Nursing visits are quoted according to the procedure, supplies and time of day. Message us on WhatsApp with what you need and we will confirm the price before the visit. You receive a receipt.
What should I do in an emergency?
SmartDoctor is not an emergency service. If there is a risk to life, call 131 (SAMU, Chile's ambulance service) immediately or go to the nearest emergency room.