Live-In Doctor & 24×7 Medical Companion.
For those who cannot or will not enter a facility, our live-in doctor programme brings round-the-clock medical care to you. A qualified physician and trained medical companion stay on-site — at your home or private residence — to manage detox, monitor health and hold clinical responsibility 24×7. It is the safety of a hospital detox and the continuity of a dedicated doctor, delivered where you already feel secure.
A doctor in the house, not a clinic across town
A live-in doctor programme places a qualified physician and a trained medical companion inside your home for as long as clinical care is needed. Rather than admitting to a facility, the care comes to you — round-the-clock supervision of detox, vitals and general health, all under one roof with the person who is unwell.
The value is continuity and immediacy. A single doctor who knows the case, present through the night as much as the day, can catch a complication the moment it appears — not at the next appointment. It brings hospital-grade safety to drug addiction treatment and alcohol addiction treatment without the ward.
At ZorbaCare — a leading de-addiction and rehabilitation centre in India — the live-in doctor is the clinical backbone of our in-residence treatment. Families across India, from Bangalore and Mumbai to Delhi, choose it for exactly this level of private, continuous care.
When a live-in doctor is the right choice
In-home medical care is not for everyone, and we will tell you honestly when a facility is safer. But for these situations, it is often the ideal answer.
Detox that needs supervision
Where withdrawal carries medical risk but a facility is not an option, a live-in doctor makes at-home detox as safe as a supervised one can be.
Those who won't enter a facility
When someone refuses admission — from fear, denial or pride — a doctor coming to them removes the biggest barrier to getting help at all.
Frailty or medical complexity
Older patients or those with other health conditions need close monitoring. A resident physician manages both the addiction and the wider picture.
Absolute privacy required
For those who cannot be seen at any clinic, care that never leaves the home is the only route that fully protects their name.
A worried, watchful family
When family is exhausted from watching over a loved one, a live-in doctor takes on that vigilance — professionally, around the clock.
Post-discharge support
For the fragile days just after treatment, a short period of live-in medical support can steady the transition back to ordinary life.
From first call to a doctor at your door
Setting up live-in medical care is quick and discreet. Here is how a physician comes to be caring for your loved one under your own roof.
Confidential assessment
One private call, then a clinical assessment of the substance, health and home. We tell you honestly whether at-home care is safe, or whether a facility is wiser.
The team moves in
A qualified doctor and trained medical companion arrive with everything needed, and quietly set up a safe clinical space within the residence.
Round-the-clock care
Detox and recovery are managed on-site 24×7 — vitals monitored, medication given, complications caught early, and the family kept informed throughout.
A guided next step
Once stable, we plan what follows — a move into the full programme or continued support at home — with aftercare to hold recovery.
Safety comes first. If at any point a residence cannot be made safe, we will say so plainly and recommend the right level of care instead.
See where recovery happens
A private residential estate in the Sahyadri hills — the environment is part of the treatment, not a backdrop to it.
Hospital-grade care, at home
A live-in doctor is far more than a visiting GP. It is continuous, dedicated medical oversight for the whole of the difficult period.
Supervised detox
Withdrawal managed safely on-site, with medication to control symptoms and prevent the seizures and complications that make detox dangerous.
24×7 vitals monitoring
Blood pressure, heart rate and general condition checked around the clock, so anything concerning is caught the moment it appears.
Medication management
Prescribing, adjusting and administering medication in real time — responsive to how the person is actually doing, hour by hour.
Emergency readiness
A doctor on-site means immediate response if a complication arises — and the judgement to escalate to hospital if it is ever needed.
The medical companion
Alongside the doctor, a trained companion provides day-and-night presence, support and a steady hand through the hardest hours.
Family reassurance
Clear, regular updates and a professional taking on the round-the-clock worry — so the family can rest, and simply be family again.
Care that fits into the home
The clinical setup is discreet and calm. Recovery happens in familiar surroundings, with medical safety quietly built in around it.
A visiting doctor vs. a doctor who lives in
An occasional home visit is not the same as continuous care. When it comes to detox, presence through the night is what keeps it safe.
- Care only during the visit — gaps in between
- Complications at night go unnoticed until morning
- A different clinician each time, no continuity
- Family left to monitor and worry between visits
- No one there the moment something goes wrong
- Continuous care, every hour of every day
- Complications caught the instant they appear
- One doctor who knows the case throughout
- Family relieved of the round-the-clock watch
- Someone there the moment it matters most
Managing alone vs. a live-in doctor
When a facility is off the table, the choice is often between a family coping alone and professional care in the home. These are the differences.
A live-in doctor
Recovery stories from the programme
Some journeys are best heard from the people who lived them. Real stories from people whose recovery began with care that came to them.
After losing his wife suddenly, he struggled with alcohol addiction as a way to cope with grief. But over time, he chose to face his pain, seek support, and rebuild his life.
How does a normal working person end up homeless addicted to drugs. That is what happened to me.
I have lost my love, my job, my family, everything because of my addiction. I thought I would never heal, but now i am more than a year sober.
Started in college as a fun activity from beer to regular frequency drinking. From a life that i loved to out of control drinking.
Arranging a live-in doctor
Bringing medical care into the home is handled quickly and discreetly. If the situation is urgent, we can often move within hours — from anywhere in India.
One confidential call
Tell us the substance, the health picture and the home. We assess the risk and tell you honestly whether in-home care is safe.
Home & medical assessment
A clinician reviews the health history and the residence, then builds a care plan and confirms what the doctor and companion will provide.
The team is deployed
A qualified doctor and medical companion travel to you with everything needed, and set up a safe clinical space in the home.
Care begins, family informed
Round-the-clock medical care starts immediately, with clear updates to the family throughout — so you always know how things stand.
Rapid deployment is often possible. If withdrawal is underway or a crisis is unfolding, call now — we can frequently have a doctor with you the same day.
Trusted by families across India
Real words from people who completed the programme with ZorbaCare. More than 250 five-star reviews on Google.
Our family is deeply grateful to ZorbaCare for the care and support they provided throughout our loved one’s recovery. The team was compassionate, professional, and always approachable. Dr. Sayantani Mukherjee ensured that every stage of treatment was clearly explained. Recovery coaches Sandy and Mel provided constant motivation, while psychologist Shamika helped address the emotional challenges behind the addiction. The positive changes have been remarkable.
Recovery is never easy, but my four months at Zorba gave me a strong foundation for a healthier and more positive future. I am grateful for the guidance, support, and encouragement I received throughout my stay. I would highly recommend Zorba to anyone seeking professional help for addiction recovery. Thank you, Zorba, for helping me start a new chapter in my life. 🙏
Zorbacare truly changed my life. The care, support, and guidance I received throughout my recovery journey were exceptional. The staff is compassionate, professional, and genuinely committed to helping people rebuild their lives. I am grateful for the positive impact they have had on me and my family. Thank you, Zorbacare, for giving me a new direction and a fresh start.
It has been 17 months now, i have been sober because of them and they still take regular updates and check ins. Can’t thank them enough specially Sandeep sir. They have been there for me in ways i couldn’t believe. I stayed there for 3 months and still being a part of AA and their aftercare program. They have become a family now.
In-home medical care for every dependence
A live-in doctor can manage detox and recovery for a range of addictions. Explore treatment for the dependencies we most often support at home.
Alcohol Addiction
Medically supervised alcohol detox followed by the full therapeutic programme.
Learn more → TreatmentDrug Addiction
Structured residential care for dependence on prescription and illicit drugs.
Learn more → TreatmentHeroin & Opioids
Safe, supervised opioid withdrawal and long-term relapse prevention.
Learn more → TreatmentBehavioural Addiction
Gambling and gaming dependence — real, treatable conditions treated with therapy.
Learn more →Where live-in care connects
A live-in doctor is the clinical backbone of in-residence treatment and links to every level of care. Explore how the pieces fit together.
Destination Treatment
The full programme delivered privately at your own residence — where the live-in doctor leads.
Learn more → Level of CareDual Diagnosis
Integrated treatment for addiction alongside depression, anxiety or trauma.
Learn more → Continuing CareAftercare & Alumni
Relapse prevention and lifelong community support after the programme ends.
Learn more → SupportFamily Programme
Structured therapy and guidance so families heal alongside their loved one.
Learn more →What families ask about live-in care
The questions we hear most before arranging a doctor at home. Anything else — just reach out.
With a live-in doctor, yes — the danger of home detox lies in doing it unsupervised. A resident physician monitors vitals around the clock, manages medication, and can respond immediately to any complication. That said, we assess every case honestly, and if a residence cannot be made safe, we will recommend a facility instead.
A qualified doctor holds clinical responsibility, supported by a trained medical companion who provides day-and-night presence. Together they cover the full 24×7 period, so there is always someone awake and watching over the person.
It depends on the need. For detox, that is usually the first 7 to 10 days when medical risk is highest. Some families extend it through early recovery, or use it briefly to steady the transition after treatment. The duration is agreed with you and reviewed as things progress.
A private home with space for the doctor and companion to stay on-site and for a discreet clinical setup — typically a house, farmhouse or bungalow. During the first conversation we assess the residence and advise on any simple arrangements needed.
A doctor on-site means an emergency is recognised and managed immediately, not discovered late. Should hospital-level care ever be required, the physician has the judgement to escalate at once and coordinate the transfer — a safety net a family alone simply cannot provide.
Yes. Because care never leaves the home, there is no admission and no institutional record. The team is discreet and bound by confidentiality — for many families, this total privacy is the main reason they choose live-in care.
Completely. Confidentiality is central to how we operate, from the first call through admission and aftercare. For many families, that anonymity is the main reason they choose to travel for treatment.
Families come to us from across India
Our live-in doctors travel to homes across every major Indian city. Wherever you are, we coordinate the entire arrangement for you.
Sources & References
- Ambekar A, et al. Magnitude of Substance Use in India 2019. National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre, AIIMS, for the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India.
- Gururaj G, et al. National Mental Health Survey of India, 2015–16. National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru.
- World Health Organization. National Mental Health Survey & NDDTC-AIIMS, India.
This page is for general information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you or someone you know needs help with substance dependence, please speak with a qualified clinician.
