Here is what it costs.
You should be able to work out a weekly figure at eleven o’clock at night without giving anybody your phone number.
There is no assessment fee, no registration fee, no minimum contract term, and no charge for changing your caregiver.
Placeholder figures. Every $XX below will be replaced with Finding Dora’s real rates before launch.
Hourly rates
Minimum visit [X] hours. Rates include wages, WCB, insurance, supervision and scheduling; there are no separate admin charges.
| Care | Weekday | Evening & weekend | Statutory holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Companionship and home help | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Personal care | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Dementia care | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Nursing, LPN | $XX | $XX | $XX |
| Nursing, RN | $XX | $XX | $XX |
Nights and continuous care
| Arrangement | What it means | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight, awake | Caregiver stays awake, typically 10pm to 6am | $XXX per night |
| Overnight, sleeping | Caregiver sleeps, wakes as needed, own bed required | $XXX per night |
| 24-hour care | Rotating caregivers, someone awake at all times | $XXX per day |
| Live-in | One caregiver residing in the home, private room required | $XXX per day |
An honest warning about 24-hour care. Round-the-clock private care can cost more than a Type B continuing care home. Staying at home is a legitimate choice; we will just make sure you are making it with the real numbers in front of you.
Typical weekly cost
| Situation | Usual booking | Per week |
|---|---|---|
| Living alone, coping, family worried | 2 visits of 3 hours | $XXX |
| Needs help washing and dressing daily | 7 mornings, 2 hours | $XXX |
| Early dementia, spouse caring alone | 4 afternoons, 4 hours | $XXX |
| Home from hospital, first fortnight | Daily, 4 hours, tapering | $XXX |
| Spouse needs a break | 1 overnight a week | $XXX |
Apply funded public hours first and most of these figures come down. Ask us to do that arithmetic with you.
What you can claim back
None of this is tax advice, and thresholds change every year. Check with an accountant or at canada.ca.
Medical expense tax credit
Attendant care paid to a care agency is generally an eligible medical expense on a federal return. Keep every invoice.
Disability tax credit
If your parent is markedly restricted in dressing, feeding, walking or mental functions, they may qualify. It requires a form certified by a medical practitioner.
Canada caregiver credit
Claimed by the family member supporting a dependant with a physical or mental impairment.
What we give you for it
- Itemised monthly invoices showing hours, dates and type of care
- An annual summary in February, without you having to ask
- Care described in the wording the CRA expects for attendant care
- A note of which portion, if any, was publicly funded