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.
About how much should caregivers get paid when they are only there six hours a day five days a week? You ask a question that's on the minds of many people, as they arrange for help. Rates for in-home caregivers vary greatly, in part based on the services they provide. Caregivers with nursing skills, for example, usually get paid more than personal attendants or companions. Caregivers who do heavy cleaning may earn more than caregivers who aren't expected to do much cleaning. Salaries also vary by location.