The exact cost of in-home care is difficult to estimate, because average costs vary from state to state and are charged by the hour. The level of care needed, including the number of hours a senior spends with the caregiver, and any services and supplies needed to support them also factor into the overall cost of in-home care.
Most in-home care agencies charge by the hour, while some offer discounted rates for monthly contracts if your loved one needs significant assistance. Each agency will work with the senior and their family to determine the exact level of care they need, whether it be simple companionship or more hands-on care. Most agencies and private caregivers break up the price structure by non-sleeping visits, sleeping visits, and live-in caregivers, while 24/7 in-home care remains the most expensive model.