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@ Fawnby, so based on quick google searches, the median price of an existing home in the US is $387,600, and median 401k balance at retirement is $70,620. That will cover a couple of years of 24/7 care, if that, based on what other people on this thread quoted. Sobering.
We are paying $30 per hour in Maryland. We pay legal, social security, taxes, and workers comp.
We started at $18 per hour around 12 years ago.
You need to pay well to keep people. Our CNA's are all registered with head hunters and they get texts all day long about open CNA jobs with rates of pay.
It's depends on the client's needs and how much time you're looking for.
If the client needs things like basic housekeeping and a bit of companionship that's when a homemaker/companion caregiver is hired. This is cheaper than if a person needs CNA (Certified Nurse's Assistant) care like bathing, dressing, feeding, diapering, and basically babysitting because the client has dementia and can't be left alone for a second. This costs more.
Live-in help gets paid a set upon wage. They are not paid minimum wage for a 24-hour clock. It doesn't work like that. 'Sleep Duty' aides are people who go to a client's home to sleep there at night just so the person isn't alone. Sometimes they get up once a night to check on the client. Their pay is also just a set amount for a shift.
Wages are based on what your state pays for this kind of work. Of course you can always hire privately. Private hires usually do better work because their pay is much higher than what a homecare agency gives them. It's also cheaper than using an agency. It can have a downside too though. Like if there is no one local checking up on things regularly who can be called in an emergency. Or if the private caregiver gets sick or simply quits the job. All this must be considered.
Caregivers in California typically get paid around 20/hour. That’s true if you hire them yourselves, and it’s true if an agency hires them and charges you double.
At 24/7, that is over 174000 if you take on workers comp and payroll, 350k if an agency does it.
It varies depending on how much care is needed and who is paying: self pay, LTC insurance, family (including unpaid work), or needs based government aid (Medicaid).
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
i found the caregiver at care.com.
You get what you pay for.
It seems too much as audit ensued.
We started at $18 per hour around 12 years ago.
You need to pay well to keep people. Our CNA's are all registered with head hunters and they get texts all day long about open CNA jobs with rates of pay.
If the client needs things like basic housekeeping and a bit of companionship that's when a homemaker/companion caregiver is hired. This is cheaper than if a person needs CNA (Certified Nurse's Assistant) care like bathing, dressing, feeding, diapering, and basically babysitting because the client has dementia and can't be left alone for a second. This costs more.
Live-in help gets paid a set upon wage. They are not paid minimum wage for a 24-hour clock. It doesn't work like that. 'Sleep Duty' aides are people who go to a client's home to sleep there at night just so the person isn't alone. Sometimes they get up once a night to check on the client. Their pay is also just a set amount for a shift.
Wages are based on what your state pays for this kind of work. Of course you can always hire privately. Private hires usually do better work because their pay is much higher than what a homecare agency gives them. It's also cheaper than using an agency. It can have a downside too though. Like if there is no one local checking up on things regularly who can be called in an emergency. Or if the private caregiver gets sick or simply quits the job. All this must be considered.
At 24/7, that is over 174000 if you take on workers comp and payroll, 350k if an agency does it.
It varies depending on how much care is needed and who is paying: self pay, LTC insurance, family (including unpaid work), or needs based government aid (Medicaid).