Home Care Options Guide – Agency vs. Private Hire vs. Residence

Agency, private caregiver or a move? Compare your options with real numbers.

When a parent or spouse needs more help, most families face the same questions: do we bring help into the home, or is it time for a move? And if help comes home, should we use an agency or hire someone ourselves? This guide lays out the options side by side, so you can choose what fits your family.

What's inside

• The 6 main care options, explained in plain language
• Agency vs. private hire: a side-by-side comparison
• What care typically costs in Canada and the U.S.
• Signs it may be time to consider a move
• Questions to ask a home care agency
• Bonus: Home Care Cost Worksheet (Excel). Enter your own quotes and it calculates the monthly and yearly cost of each option.

Who it's for: families starting to look at care for a parent or spouse, in Canada or the U.S.

Instant download. General information only, not legal, financial or medical advice.