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Pricing & Payment

Clear, honest pricing for San Diego senior care

No mystery quotes. See our rates, estimate your cost in seconds, understand exactly how we're paid, and explore every way to pay — including long-term care insurance and VA benefits.

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Pricing you can actually understand

Most families start their search frustrated by agencies that won't share rates without a sales call. We do the opposite. Everything you need to plan a budget lives on this page and the ones it links to — figures first, sales pressure never.

Cost depends on three things: how many hours of care per day, how many days per week, and the level of care required. Change any one and your total changes — which is exactly what our calculator lets you explore.

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Everything about paying for care

Our Rates

Hourly, live-in, and 24-hour pricing for San Diego in-home care.

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Cost Calculator

Get an instant weekly and monthly estimate — no contact info needed.

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2026 Cost Index

Our research on what senior care really costs across San Diego County.

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How We're Paid

Full transparency on our rates, fees, and placement referrals.

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LTC Insurance

How to use a long-term care policy — and how we handle the paperwork.

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VA Benefits

Aid & Attendance and other benefits for eligible veterans and spouses.

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Start with a free estimate, confirm with a nurse

You don't have to talk to anyone to get a realistic number. Use the calculator first to set expectations, then book a free assessment when you're ready. A registered nurse reviews the client's needs in person or by video and confirms the right care level — and the exact price.

If insurance or VA benefits are part of your plan, we verify coverage before care begins so there are no billing surprises. Many families combine private pay with benefits, and we'll show you how the pieces fit together.

Ready to talk? Call our 24/7 intake line or book online — there's never an obligation, and the assessment itself is free.

Pricing & payment FAQs

How much does senior home care cost in San Diego?
San Diego home care is typically billed hourly, with live-in and 24-hour options for higher-need clients. Your total depends on hours per day, days per week, and care level. Use our free cost calculator for an instant weekly and monthly estimate, then book a free RN assessment to confirm.
Is there a minimum number of hours for home care?
Most San Diego agencies, including Carevider, set a daily minimum so caregivers can deliver safe, meaningful visits. Shorter visits often cost more per hour. During your free assessment we recommend a schedule that fits the client's needs and your budget, with no long-term contract required to begin.
Does insurance or Medicare pay for home care?
Traditional Medicare rarely covers non-medical home care. Long-term care insurance often does, and eligible veterans may qualify for VA benefits like Aid and Attendance. We help families verify coverage, file paperwork, and combine private pay with benefits. See our LTC insurance and VA benefits pages for details.
How is Carevider paid, and are there hidden fees?
We bill a transparent hourly or live-in rate with no hidden assessment, registration, or cancellation surprises. Placement help into assisted living is typically free to families because communities pay our referral fee. Our How We're Paid page explains every revenue source in plain language.
Can I get an estimate before talking to anyone?
Yes. Our online cost calculator gives an instant weekly and monthly estimate based on hours, days, and care level, with no contact information required. When you are ready, a registered nurse provides a free in-home or virtual assessment to confirm the right care plan and exact pricing.

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No contact info required. Get a weekly and monthly number now, then book a free RN assessment when you're ready.

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