How Much Does Private Home Care Cost Per Hour?

We've written about total weekly costs and 24-hour care models elsewhere. This is specifically about the hourly rate itself — what actually moves it up or down.

Our Own Real Range

Our investment runs $25 to $42 an hour, depending on your family's specific situation. We're giving you our actual number rather than a national average that has nothing to do with what you'd pay locally.

What Actually Moves the Rate Within That Range

• Level of care needed — general companionship and light assistance tends toward the lower end; specialized care like dementia support, which requires redirection and behavioral training, tends toward the higher end.
• Schedule and hours — very short shifts or unusual hours (overnight, last-minute) can affect pricing differently than a standard, predictable weekly schedule.
• Specific skills required — a Care Professional with specialized experience relevant to a particular condition may command a different rate than general caregiving.

Why National Averages Don't Help You

Third-party surveys of national or regional home care costs vary enormously depending on methodology — we've seen figures ranging from the low $20s to upper $30s per hour for similar markets, depending on the source. Rather than repeat a number we can't stand behind, we'd rather give you a real figure for your specific situation.

How to Get an Accurate Number

The fastest way is a direct conversation about your specific hours, needs, and schedule. A generic online calculator can't account for the level of care actually required.

Our 7th Week Guarantee

No long contracts. If you don't feel the difference after six weeks of care at 20 or more hours a week, your seventh week is free.

Get Started

Call us at (801) 401-3515 and tell us what a typical week looks like. We'll give you a real number, not an estimate.

Learn more about 24-hour home care costs, what home care actually costs, and our in-home care services.