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concernedfam, first thing, are both your parents willing to have a caregiver come into their home? I thought my parents would be happy with someone helping them, but it turned out my Mom didn't want strangers in the house. No, never, nada. Oops, we have a problem in the room.
The Agency I had called was on a list of caregiving agencies that the hospital had given me just before my Mom was released from the hospital after having a bad fall. My Dad would pay the Agency, they in turn would pay the caregivers, doing the payroll. The Agency was licensed, bonded, and insured. Plus they had workman's comp in case one of their caregivers got hurt on the job. If a caregiver couldn't make her shift, a substitute was found quickly. We had used Home Instead.
Later down the road, when my Mom had to live in a nursing home, my Dad asked me to call that Agency back. He had around the clock care [3 shifts] but it did take a large bite out of their savings, around $20,000 per month.
Eventually Dad decided it was time to sell the house and move into senior living. He was thrilled at his lovely 2 bedroom apartment which would cost him $5k a month, which came with a lot of perks. He even brought alone his favorite caregiver [morning shift] which was great, as that gave Dad a routine, seeing her smiling face each morning when she got Dad up for the morning.
I’ve hired 3 aides to help me. $18.00 an hour. Son’s an accountant so he takes care of paperwork. We couldn’t afford it full time just using aides for a month or so.
On this forum, homecare is hit and miss. Some people have gotten great aides, others not so much. An agency would be the easier choice but also the more expensive. They would handle the taxes and Social Security deductions. Aides are human though. They get sick, their kids get sick or there is an emergency. With an agency a replacement should be sent. If you hire privately, you have no backup. Plus privately, you are the employer and expected to make payroll deductions and send to the appropriate agencies.
You need to look at the cost. An aide should be paid at least $15 an hour. 8 hrs x 15 = $120 a day, $600 a week $2400 a month. More if with an agency. More if your parents need longer hours. Maybe they would do better in an AL. That would be 24/7 care. No worry's if an aide will show up on time or at all.
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.
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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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The Agency I had called was on a list of caregiving agencies that the hospital had given me just before my Mom was released from the hospital after having a bad fall. My Dad would pay the Agency, they in turn would pay the caregivers, doing the payroll. The Agency was licensed, bonded, and insured. Plus they had workman's comp in case one of their caregivers got hurt on the job. If a caregiver couldn't make her shift, a substitute was found quickly. We had used Home Instead.
Later down the road, when my Mom had to live in a nursing home, my Dad asked me to call that Agency back. He had around the clock care [3 shifts] but it did take a large bite out of their savings, around $20,000 per month.
Eventually Dad decided it was time to sell the house and move into senior living. He was thrilled at his lovely 2 bedroom apartment which would cost him $5k a month, which came with a lot of perks. He even brought alone his favorite caregiver [morning shift] which was great, as that gave Dad a routine, seeing her smiling face each morning when she got Dad up for the morning.
You need to look at the cost. An aide should be paid at least $15 an hour. 8 hrs x 15 = $120 a day, $600 a week $2400 a month. More if with an agency. More if your parents need longer hours. Maybe they would do better in an AL. That would be 24/7 care. No worry's if an aide will show up on time or at all.