Do the caregivers have workman's compensation, liability and bonding insurance? This is the most expensive piece to this type of service. Make sure the rate you are quoted includes caregivers that have the insurance necessary to protect you from being sued by an independent contractor. 

 When being quoted a rate, does the rate make sense in terms of the company paying the caregiver at least minimum wage. If you are quoted a 24 hour rate or daily live in rate of $150.00 a day, divide $150.00 by 24 hours. This equates to $6.25 per hour, this rate is below minimum wage.

If home health aides are working more than 40 hours a week, is the company going to charge you overtime, or are they NOT going to pay their caregivers overtime? We pay our home health aides overtime if they work overtime. After all, wouldn't you expect the same?

To inquire about our Companion Services, Homemaker Services, Home Health Care and 24-Hour Care Services please call our office at 407.445.8885 to speak with a Community Services Representative and to set up a NO-OBLIGATION consultation.