Ask me no questions, I'll tell you no lies. (English proverb) Listening to a liar is like drinking warm water. (Native American proverb, tribe unknown) Over a long distance, you learn about the strength of your horse; over a long time, you learn about the character of your friend. (Chinese proverb)
Live-in caregivers cost from $700 to $3000 a week. There are many factors such as what part of the country you live in, what the living accommodations are and what hours the person is required to be on duty. The ability to speak the elder's language is also a factor.
Average Pay. According to the SimplyHired website, the average rate of a live-in caregiver in the state of California was $21,000 in June 2011. This converts to hourly pay of $10.09 under a standard 40-hour work week, but live-in caregivers often are on call and work well beyond 40 hours weekly. According to ProvidersWeb.com, 15-hour days with one day off per week are more typical. This source claims that a typical salary in California was $2,000 a month as a base rate, which ends up being closer to $4,500 per month by the time overtime hours are calculated.