R ARIVANANTHAM
CHENNAI, NOV 26
Apollo Homecare, India’s pioneering organised home healthcare provider under the Apollo Hospitals Group, today marked a major milestone as it completed 10 years of delivering hospital-grade care at home, having served over one million patients, delivered 20 million nursing care hours, and currently touching more than 2,000 lives every day across the country.
- Crosses 1 million patients, 20 million nursing hours and 2,000 daily care episodes in India’s largest homecare ecosystem
- Posts less than 2% readmission rates and 95% protocol adherence, setting global benchmarks for hospital-grade homecare
- Leadership reaffirms commitment to a ‘home-led future of healthcare’ powered by tech, training and Apollo’s clinical excellence
- Ten-year milestone strengthens Apollo’s “Health and Happiness at Home” vision for India’s growing care needs
Founded in 2015 on the vision of Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, the initiative has evolved from a post-discharge support model into India’s most comprehensive, technology-enabled homecare ecosystem, offering more than 16 specialised, protocol-driven services across clinical specialties.
A decade of outcome-driven homecare excellence
Apollo Homecare’s performance metrics reflect global-standard clinical governance.
The organisation has consistently achieved:
- Less than 2% readmission rate across major programs
- 95% protocol adherence in chronic care pathways
- Continuous physical audits and real-time remote clinical oversight
These benchmarks place Apollo Homecare among the most rigorously governed homecare providers in Asia, demonstrating its ability to replicate hospital-level outcomes in home settings.
With over 30,000 healthcare professionals—including nurses, physiotherapists, doctors, dieticians and counsellors—trained and deployed over the past decade, the platform has become a central pillar of Apollo’s integrated care continuum.
Dr Prathap C. Reddy: “A Transformational Step For India’s healthcare journey”
Dr Prathap C. Reddy, Founder & Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group, reflected on the initiative’s genesis and impact: “Ten years ago, we envisioned Apollo Homecare as a transformational step in India’s healthcare journey taking Apollo-quality care directly into the homes of patients. Today, it has evolved into a scalable, compassionate and affordable solution for the nation’s growing healthcare needs, with the power to touch millions of lives. This milestone strengthens my belief in India’s 3H future i.e. Health and Happiness at Home – where structured home-based care becomes a central pillar of our country’s healthcare system.”
Dr Preetha Reddy: “The future of healthcare will be home-led”
Dr Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals, emphasised the organisation’s role in reshaping patient experience: “Apollo Homecare has played a transformative role in redefining patient experience beyond the hospitals. As we mark 10 years of impact, our focus remains on strengthening care continuity and scaling advanced home-based care models. The future of healthcare will be increasingly home-led, and Apollo will continue to lead that change.”
Dr Suneeta Reddy: “Healing is most effective with comfort, dignity and continuity”
Looking ahead at the next decade, Dr Suneeta Reddy, Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals, underlined the strategic importance of the homecare model: “Homecare is a critical pillar of Apollo’s next phase of growth, anchoring our vision for seamless care from hospital to home. We are deeply committed to building the infrastructure and clinical capabilities required to scale this model for millions of families. As we look ahead, our focus is on scaling access, strengthening integrated care pathways, and ensuring that every individual, regardless of geography, can experience high-quality healthcare at home. This milestone is a testament to our belief that healing is most effective when supported by comfort, dignity, and continuity of care.”
Technology At The Core Of Apollo’s home-led care model
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Mr. Vishal Lathwal, CEO of Apollo HomeCare, shares how we’re redefining recovery with hospital-quality care delivered safely at home.
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Apollo Homecare’s proprietary digital platform enables:
- Real-time vitals monitoring
- Clinical workflow alerts
- Seamless coordination with primary treating doctors
- Digital documentation and audit-driven compliance
- Outcome tracking and early-warning clinical triggers
These innovations ensure continuity of care and timely medical decision-making—critical in chronic, post-surgical and intensive homecare scenarios.
Comprehensive care, from critical support to preventive services
The platform’s service offerings range from:
- Home Critical Care with physician-led ICU-level oversight
- High-end nursing support
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
- Home diagnostics
- Medical equipment rental
- Consultant visits
- Adult vaccinations and preventive services
With certified equipment and remote physician monitoring, Apollo Homecare sets national benchmarks for personalised, safe and reliable home-based healthcare.
The Road Ahead: Scaling access, technology and talent
Entering its next decade, Apollo Homecare plans to deepen market presence and accelerate digital-first care delivery.
Key priorities include:
- AI-driven clinical intelligence
- Advanced remote monitoring systems
- Expanded trained workforce
- Strengthened integrated care pathways
- Consistent hospital-grade standards across all geographies
These pillars aim to support India’s rapidly growing need for home-based chronic care, rehabilitation and ageing support.
Ten years, one million lives, a new model for India’s healthcare future
With a decade of measurable outcomes, patient trust and nationwide expansion, Apollo Homecare stands at the forefront of India’s shift towards home-led, technology-enabled, and patient-centric care.
Its 10-year milestone signals not merely an anniversary, but the rise of a future-ready healthcare model designed for accessibility, dignity and continuity—right at home.
Mr Harshad Reddy, Director, Apollo Home Healthcare Ltd, Director – Group Oncology & International Business, Apollo Hospitals Group read out the road map of Apollo Home Healthcare at the 10th year celebrations.
Addressing media queries, Mr Vishal Lathwal, CEO, Apollo Home Healthcare said the challenges faced on trained nursses initially and how they cope with the situation. He expressed concern over the demand-suppy gap of trained nurses and other personnel.
Dr Madhu Sasidhar, President and CEO, Apollo Hospital Division also answered various queries raised by the media personnel.
