Cost
Affordable In Home Care
Whether you’re looking for in-home care for seniors, the disabled or someone recovering from surgery, the cost is going to be an important factor. Moving a loved one into a nursing home can be very expensive and impersonal no matter how good the organization is. Often times people feel the best alternative is to hire a caregiver, however, this option comes with its own set of costs and often can put a lot of stress on a family. Trying to figure out the true cost for in home caregiver services is a very important step in the process of selecting reliable, affordable home care services.
Private in home care rates can vary quite a bit. It is not only about the type and amount of care required, the average cost for in-home caregiver services fluctuates across the country based on the cost-of-living index and even whether you are living in an urban or rural location. When you do some research and compare the cost of in-home care to other options, you will see it is the more affordable option.
On average, depending on where you live and the level of care required, in-home care services range from $27 and up. Other variables, such as the amount of care needed and the level of specialization required, can be determined by a free in-home consultation. After this free consultation, together we can better determine a weekly or monthly cost.
Before determining caregiver costs, it is first necessary to understand the type of care you require. Sweet In-Home Care offers a progressive range of in home services intended to provide care that can be tailored to your needs and budget. The typical services we offer are listed below:
Companion Care
In-home care to help fill in the gaps so your loved one is not alone.
Personal Care
Help with basic activities of daily living, including hygiene and nutritional needs
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
In-home care to allow your loved one to safely and comfortably live at home
Housekeeping Services
Services that help create a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment so your loved one can stay at home
Recuperative Care
In-home health care and medical services to support continued recovery as well as care for ongoing conditions
Respite Care
Provides a daily break for the primary caregiver of a loved one
Insurance
Insurance can be a cost reducer in some cases. We may be able to accept insurance coverage to help keep costs affordable.
Medicare
We do not work with Medicare and they most likely will not cover our services. According to the Medicare website, they help cover home health services like:
Intermittent skilled nursing care
Physical therapy
Speech-language pathology services
Continued occupational services
Medicare doesn’t pay for:
24-hour-a-day care at home
Meals delivered to your home
Homemaker services
Personal care
Financial Assistance
Depending on the amount of care you are looking for, it can certainly add up. While paying hourly can be manageable, paying for care on a monthly basis can become a bit expensive. Sweet In-Home Care is here to make your in home care not only the best, but also affordable. We have put together some helpful links to assist you in planning your in home care finances as there are some Government and local organizations that may be able to assist in paying for senior care services.
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING
Find out if you qualify for living assistance for housing, food & nutrition, tax relief and much more.
http://www.benefitscheckup.org/
YOUR U.S. SENATOR
Each state senator has a staff that focuses on elder care, services and helpful programs. The staff working under each senator can assist in finding qualifying benefits for your elderly parents or friends.
YOUR CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE
U.S. representatives have special teams working for them to assist in helping individuals with elder affairs and services.
AREA AGENCY ON AGING
A local organization that puts you in contact with local programs and services you might need or may help your family.
https://www.agingcare.com/local/Area-Agency-on-Aging
Everyone’s circumstances are different, and we keep that in mind in our care. Since Sweet In-Home Care tailors in-home care services to each individual client, our costs vary depending on your situation. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to set up a FREE in-home consultation to learn more.