Besides differences in the level of health-related help offered to residents, the biggest disparity between independent living and assisted living is the access to financial resources that seniors and their families can turn to in order to help cover the cost of living in these communities.
Quick Answer. As of 2014, the daily rate for a house sitter ranges from $15 to $30 and is a reflection of the responsibilities given and the amount of time spent at the residence. However, house sitters typically charge up to $50 a day, for pet care and overnight stays. Continue Reading.
Most often for dogs, pet sitters will either come and stay at the residence or they will come at least 2 times per day. For cats and other animals, usually a pet sitter can get by with 1 time per day or even longer depending on if the pets are indoor or outdoor. Some pet sitters base their fees on 15 or 30 minute increments and this can equate out to $10 to $20 per hour. However, if you calculate the per hour rate on the one facility below, they make quite a bit more than $20 per hour. Mind you this is not in an affluent area, but Central Oregon is totally pet/dog friendly which means that folks are willing to spend more to keep their pets healthy and happy.