In-Home Care costs, by state and province

Typical costs for in-home care per hour. Level of medical need and agency vs. independent hire affect rates. Open a market below for a local estimate.

In-home care costs range from $20 to $40 per hour for non-medical assistance, and $50 to $150 per hour for skilled nursing. Monthly costs for part-time care can be $1,000 to $4,000, while full-time care costs $4,000 to $10,000.

Hourly Rates by Care Type

Homemaker services (meals, cleaning) run $20 to $30 per hour. Personal care aides (bathing, dressing) cost $25 to $40 per hour. Skilled nursing (wound care, injections) ranges from $50 to $150 per hour.

Monthly Full-Time Cost

For 40 hours per week, monthly costs are $3,200 to $6,400 for non-medical care and $8,000 to $24,000 for skilled nursing. Agencies often charge a higher rate for holidays and weekends. Live-in care may be billed at a daily rate of $200 to $400.

Insurance and Medicare Coverage

Medicare covers limited skilled nursing after a hospital stay but not long-term personal care. Medicaid may cover in-home care for low-income individuals. Long-term care insurance policies reimburse a set daily amount, often $100 to $300.

Typical In-Home Care prices
ItemTypical range
Hourly Non-Medical Care$20 - $40
Hourly Skilled Nursing$50 - $150
Monthly Full-Time Care$4,000 - $10,000
Daily Live-In Rate$200 - $400

Every market for in-home care costs

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