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It all depends on where you live and what kind of care, so this is too specific for this global forum.

You can contact your local area's Agency on Aging for info that is for where you live. Don't be surprised if you find many facilities do not publish their prices online...often you will need to call each one and make an appointment to tour.

Agencies that provide aids will tell you their pricing, which goes up with the type of care qualifications you require. For example, a companion aid is the least expensive but is not qualified for people who are fall risks. If you need an aid to also dispense and track giving medicine, or changing catheters, or more, then that is usually an LPN or RN.

Privately hired people are usually at a lower hourly rate but in most states when they work for you, you are considered an employer and must do the tax reporting and follow all employer rules and regulations. I strongly suggest you have a written contract crafted by an attorney for this type of aid. You will be responsible for finding subs when private hires call in sick or quit abruptly. If they steal from you there is often little to no legal recourse to recover things or punish the thief.

At least agencies have the ultimate responsibility for doing background checks and for proven theft by their employees. They will find subs and replacements, and check the qualifications/certifications of the aids they send out to you.
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