Home nursing · Singapore
NG Tube Care, Feeding Support & Tube Change at Home in Singapore
Patients who rely on a nasogastric (NG) tube for feeding need careful, consistent care to stay comfortable and avoid complications. Nurse360's SNB-registered nurses visit your home to check the tube, support the feeding routine and perform NG tube insertion or change, while coaching family caregivers on safe daily care.
For emergencies, call 995.
Quick facts
- Service:
- NG Tube Care & Tube Change
- Who it is for:
- Patients discharged with an NG tube after a stroke, surgery or illness; Patients with swallowing difficulty who are on tube feeding; Families preparing to manage tube feeding at home
- Where:
- Singapore, islandwide (home visits)
- Availability:
- 24 hours; responses may be slower at night
- Provider:
- SNB-registered nurses
- Pricing:
- Hourly nursing from $30/hr or per-visit fees; see pricing
- How to book:
- WhatsApp or the contact page
What a visit covers
- NG tube insertion or change, with placement checked before feeding is restarted
- Support with the feeding and flushing routine
- Nostril and skin care, and securing the tube
- Checking for signs of blockage, displacement or discomfort
- One-to-one coaching for family caregivers on daily tube care
- Documentation after each visit
Who it's for
- Patients discharged with an NG tube after a stroke, surgery or illness
- Patients with swallowing difficulty who are on tube feeding
- Families preparing to manage tube feeding at home
What to prepare
- Your doctor's memo or discharge summary stating the feeding plan, if available
- The feeding formula and equipment currently in use
- The date the tube was last changed, if known
- A quiet space where the patient can be positioned safely, seated upright or in bed
Pricing
- Nurse visit: $60 (office hours) or $100 (after hours / public holiday)
- NGT insertion: $75
- Consumables: $50 per every 2 procedures in a visit
- Transport: $25 one-way / $50 two-way, only when a visit starts before 7am or starts or ends after 9pm
- Urgent booking (under 24 hours' notice): +$10 plus $50 two-way transport
Estimates only — final pricing is confirmed after assessment. See full pricing and the fee calculator.
FAQ
NG Tube Care & Tube Change — common questions
How often an NG tube needs to be changed depends on the type of tube and your doctor's advice. The doctor or hospital will usually state when it should be changed, and our nurse can carry out the change when it is due.
Many families manage tube feeding at home after proper training. Our nurses check the tube and coach caregivers on safe positioning and flushing. Call your doctor, or 995 in an emergency, if there is coughing or breathlessness during feeding or if the tube comes out.
Yes, Nurse360 can train family members in NG tube care through one-to-one caregiver coaching delivered by SNB-registered nurses.
For NG tube care at home, a nurse visit is $60 during office hours or $100 after hours or on public holidays. NG tube insertion is $75, plus consumables of $50 per every 2 procedures in a visit. For longer feeding support, hourly nursing is $30/hr on weekdays, $34/hr on weekends and public holidays and $36/hr overnight, with a minimum of 4 hours. Estimates only — final pricing is confirmed after assessment.
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Last reviewed: October 2026
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