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Elberton Asked January 2018

How much does it cost for 24/7 in home care?

89 yr old, legally blind, some mobility, needs all basic care due to physical limits

geewiz Jan 2018
You can do a computer search of Home Health care with your Mom's zip. Call a few agencies and ask what they allow their aides to do and what about the cost. First prepare a list of tasks you need done --- meal prep, laundry, med reminders (you typically have to set it up) bath assistance, whatever. A live in costs less than 3 shifts of aides, but then you are responsible for food for the live in and other costs would increase such as water bills, power etc.
Five years ago I had a live in for my Mom in the NE. It was about $5200/month. Certainly it would be higher now. But call a few agencies and ask about your area.  And I would remove anything of value and all financial paperwork.  Also redirect financial mail to the POA's address.  This protects your Mom AND the aide due to misplaced items.  

gladimhere Jan 2018
Through an agency, which is best and easiest and legal, 10-12 thousand a month in my area.

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