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See what private home care from Nearkin would cost. Choose a service, how long each visit is and how many visits a week.
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Home Help, 3 hours a visit, 2 visits a week
Home Help, 3 hours a visit, 2 visits a week. Per visit $96. Per week $192. Per month $831
Per visit
3 hours × $32
$96
Per week
$96 × 2 visits
$192
Per month
about 4.33 weeks × $192
$831
Good to know
- Every visit is at least 2 hours.
- Cancel at least 24 hours ahead at no charge. Later cancellations are charged 1 hour.
- Ontario statutory holidays cost $5 more an hour. All of it goes to the caregiver.
- Per month uses 4.33 weeks a month (52 weeks ÷ 12), rounded to the nearest dollar.
Government-funded care may cover some hours
If your parent qualifies, Ontario Health atHome may cover some home care hours. You can add private hours on top, like company, help at home or extra personal care.
How to get government-funded home careWhat each service includes
Companionship
Screened, trained companion
- Conversation and company
- Walks, games, hobbies and reading
- Appointments, errands and outings
Home Help
Everything in Companionship
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Meals and grocery shopping
- Medication reminders
Personal Care
By a certified PSW. Everything in Home Help
- Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Mobility and transfers
- Support after a hospital stay