How Much Does a Live-In Caregiver Cost per Month in Pasadena, CA?
How much does a live-in caregiver cost per month? There is no honest single number, because the monthly total depends on the care your family needs and the hours it takes. Right at Home in Pasadena does not publish hourly rates. Instead, you get a written quote after a free in-home assessment.
This page explains why live-in care cost differs from agency to agency, how billing works, and how families pay, so you know what to ask before you call.
Why live-in care cost differs from agency to agency
Two agencies can quote very different amounts for what sounds like the same service. The reasons are usually the same:
- Hours of careMore hours of help mean a higher total.
- Care neededCompanionship, hands-on personal care and dementia support are different jobs.
- How the day and night are coveredThis is where "live-in" and "24-hour" part ways.
With live-in care, the caregiver stays in the home and provides care at set times. The arrangement assumes the caregiver gets sleep and rest, so the home needs a bedroom and bathroom for the caregiver and a setting where they can sleep eight hours in a row. It is not one person working around the clock.
24-hour care uses several caregivers working in shifts. If your family member needs someone awake overnight, a night shift is arranged on those terms. Our live-in vs 24-hour comparison shows which fits which situation.
Live in care cost: how a quote is set
Everything starts with a free consultation and assessment. A Right at Home team member visits the home, looks at what your family member needs and how the home works, and talks through your questions.
The quote then reflects the care content and the hours you choose. Live-in and 24-hour rates are explained in that consultation, so you see the actual figure for your situation rather than a generic range.
Bring these to the conversation:
- The daily routine, and what is hardest about it now
- Whether nights are quiet or need regular help (wandering, repeated bathroom trips)
- Whether a spare bedroom is available
- Who is paying, and which payment routes you want to use
How billing works
Billing is generally by the hour. The bill goes out after care has been provided, usually weekly, rather than as a large payment up front.
If two people, such as a married couple, receive care together from one caregiver, a discounted rate applies. It is not double. The exact discount is not published, so ask about it during your consultation.
Hourly rates are not listed online. That is deliberate, since a number without your situation behind it can mislead more than it helps.
Cost of live-in care: ways to pay
Private pay is the usual route. Right at Home accepts major credit cards and ACH bank transfer.
- VA benefitsRight at Home Pasadena is an approved, contracted VA provider through TriWest. Care is available within what the VA authorizes. See veterans' care.
- Long-term care insuranceYour family pays first, then claims reimbursement from the insurer. Right at Home helps with the claim. What a policy covers depends on the policy.
- Medi-Cal and MedicareThese, including Medicare Advantage, cannot be used to pay for this care.
For more detail, read paying for care.
Get your own number
The fastest way to a real answer is a free consultation. We can give you a quote for your home and your hours, and explain whether live-in or 24-hour shifts suit your family.
See where we send caregivers or go straight to start care. You can also call and talk it through first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does live in care cost?+
It depends on the care needed and the hours. Right at Home does not publish hourly rates. After a free in-home assessment you receive a quote, and live-in and 24-hour rates are explained in that consultation.
How is live-in caregiver cost billed?+
Billing is generally by the hour. It happens after services are provided, usually on a weekly basis.
Is there a discount for couples?+
Yes. When two people who live together, such as a married couple, are cared for by one caregiver, a discounted rate applies. The exact discount is not published.
Do Medicare or Medi-Cal pay for live-in care?+
No. Right at Home cannot accept Medi-Cal or Medicare, including Medicare Advantage, as payment. Families pay privately, use VA benefits where authorized, or claim long-term care insurance reimbursement.
Insurance
Plans we accept
- ✓VA benefits (TriWest)
- ✓Long-term care insurance
Questions about 24 Hour Care?
Call (626) 678-8826 or book a free consultation to get a quote for your family's situation.