Pricing
Clear hourly prices. Nothing else to sign.
You pay by the hour for the care you book. No subscription, no contract and no sign-up fee.
Companionship
Screened, trained companion
$29/hour
- Conversation and company
- Walks, games, hobbies and reading
- Appointments, errands and outings
Home Help
Everything in Companionship, plus
$32/hour
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Meals and grocery shopping
- Medication reminders
Personal Care
By a certified PSW. Everything in Home Help, plus
$39/hour
- Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Mobility and transfers
- Support after a hospital stay
Nearkin does not provide nursing or medical services, such as injections, wound care or managing medication doses.
What care costs in practice
A few common patterns, at today's prices.
3 hours of Companionship, once a week
$87 a week
about $377 a month
3 hours of Home Help, twice a week
$192 a week
about $831 a month
2 hours of Personal Care, every weekday
$390 a week
about $1,689 a month
Where your money goes
Each hourly price is the caregiver's pay plus Nearkin's fee. We show both.
| Service | You pay | Caregiver earns | Nearkin's fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Companionship | $29/hour | $22/hour | $7/hour |
| Home Help | $32/hour | $24/hour | $8/hour |
| Personal Care | $39/hour | $30/hour | $9/hour |
Nearkin's fee pays for screening and training caregivers, matching, support and running the platform.
The fine print, in plain words
- Every visit is at least 2 hours.
- Cancel at least 24 hours ahead at no charge. Later cancellations are charged 1 hour, all of it paid to the caregiver.
- On statutory holidays, the price is $5 an hour higher, all of it paid to the caregiver.
- Payment details will be set up when booking opens in your area. You'll see the full price before you book.
Government-funded care first
Ontario Health atHome may cover some home care at no cost. Many families use it and add Nearkin hours on top.
How to get government-funded home careTell us what your parent needs.
We'll match a caregiver who lives nearby. No subscription, no contract.