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Called various assisted living homes in my area and none take Alzheimer's patients for less than a 2 week stay and they are not only full, but with an extremely long wait list. Would like to know if this service varies from State to State. Have friends in Utah where a 2-3 night stay in assisted care facilities are readily available for their Alzheimer's spouses, but NOT in the Pittsburgh, PA area---that I'm aware of. I called 5-6 facilities and told the same thing. Nothing available---and recommend putting my husband on a waitlist would not help my situation since doing so the waitlist would not clear. Having a caregiver in our home is not an option and we do not have any relatives nearby, the closest family member lives 800 miles away. Any suggestions would be appreciated. As the situation is, and has been for 10 years, I have not been able to go anywhere to visit, or take a mini-vacation. Thank you.
To find out the rates for caregivers in your area, call a few local home healthcare agencies and they should be able to help you. There are usually hourly rates and daily rates if you require a 24 hour period. A reputable agency has done all the background checking and interviewing in order to avoid some of the disturbing stories listed above (or below). Good luck.
The state your mom resides in would be part of determining a proper cost as they vary from state to state. -How many hours would the overnight shift be? -There are also Flat Rates and Hourly.
You should always hire someone with experience and trying to find a fit with your moms personality is always good.
Having worked on the east and west coast, I could give you an average (approximate) range low to high for private hires. I would determine the fee based on your moms needs, distance, the hours present and any risks involved. Twelve hours and under is hourly only from $11-$15 Flat Rate for twenty four hours is $ 140-$ 175
Mjam, i must disagree. I found a wonderful family to work for on that site. You can do background checks and have the advantage of having the same person all the time. As far as rate if you hire an independant expect to pay 17-18 per hour plus taxes. If you hire through an agency expect to pay 25 or more per hour. If you use care website they also have a nanny pay program so you can easily pay taxes you and your employee will be liable for. Another point to consider an hour is an hour day or night. Even if ithe person is there while patient is asleep the rate is the same and they are still responsible to be alert at all times for safety. Best to you, there are many wonderful caring people out there. RuthAnne
I am a professional caregiver. I had go away overnight and all my staff were busy. I hired a caregiver for overnight from an agency whose owner I respected. When I got home, I found a bag of dog poop on my bookshelf, The caregiver had let the dog out of the yard, My husband, two days out of the hospital, had to hobble down the street to find the dog. The caregiver threw away gel ice packs, micro-fiber cleaning clothes and $200 of paint brushes and rollers. He also scrubbed a hole in the paint and now I have to repaint the entire wall. He threw the silverware in a heap when setting the dinner table. Lessons learned: Don't accept a caregiver from an agency unless you interview them personally. Pay a trusted friend to stay with your loved one. Be Careful
In my area an agency caregiver is $17.00/hour based on the 24 hour rate. If just overnight the rate is $20.00 an hour. Martha's Vineyard I would expect more, in the area of $25.00 an hour, just a guess.
I would stay away from care website. Most listings are fraud and if you sign up for the premium service they keep charging you even after the agreed upon one month term. One way to find out rates is look on Craigslist in your area for in-home care services. Often the listings will give their rates. We asked around and found someone that the maid knew. Keep in mind that like most other things, you get what you pay for.
I called my local Area On Aging, also Council on Aging, asking for their lists on local Adult Care Facilities. Then I phoned them all and through this process found a couple places that were great fits. The rates varied extremely, but well worth the effort when you find "the octogenarian whisperer" among them. Have your questions ready, make the calls, have you person safe and only then can you get respite care for YOU! Good luck. ❤️
join Care website you will find caregiver profiles,contact info, education/training, types of care given and will also include availability and fees. Some may have client reviews.
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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.
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-How many hours would the overnight shift be?
-There are also Flat Rates and Hourly.
You should always hire someone with experience and trying to find a fit with your moms personality is always good.
Having worked on the east and west coast, I could give you an average (approximate) range low to high for private hires. I would determine the fee based on your moms needs, distance, the hours present and any risks involved.
Twelve hours and under is hourly only from $11-$15
Flat Rate for twenty four hours is $ 140-$ 175
Hope this helps.