Payment Questions:

1.        Who Pays For Home Care? Home Care Services Are Usually Private Pay Expenses. Medicare does NOT cover non-medical Home Care. Insurance may cover some or all of the costs of Home Care if a long-term care insurance policy is in place, or if the care needs are the result of an accident. Some older and/or disabled adults who have low income may be eligible for Medicaid reimbursed Home Care. You should contact your local DSHS office for information. CareForce does not provide Medicaid reimbursed home care.

2.       How will I be billed? Your caregiver will complete a timecard at the end of his or her shift that you will be asked to review and sign. A copy will be left with you. Then you will receive one simple invoice each week.  This Invoice will identify the caregiver(s) who provided your care, detail the amount and type of services you received, and show the pre-approved hourly rates for your service. You may elect to pay by check or credit card. We will submit invoices directly to your insurer on your behalf if you have verified insurance coverage.

3.       What is included on my bill?  Your bill rate will be determined at the time of your in home assessment, before you decide to proceed with care. The bill rate you have authorized includes much more than the wages, payroll taxes, and benefits for your caregivers. It also included workers' compensation coverage, bonding and liability insurance that protects you and your caregiver. It covers the cost of  caregiver recruiting, background and reference checks, competency testing, ongoing supervision and evaluation, 24-hour access to RN supervision and Home Care Specialists, caregiver continuing education, regular reviews of caregiver credentials, and our Guarantee of Reliability, with backup caregivers whenever needed.

4.       Is there a charge for my initial assessment? No.   

5.        Will I have extra expenses? Not unless you require your caregiver to run errands on your behalf or provide you transportation to and from appointments or events. In that case you will be charged a modest charge per mile, and of course any additional expenses such as payment for groceries or medications purchased on your behalf. All charges for your caregiver are included in your pre-established single bill rate. Nurse Delegation clients will have additional charges for nursing over-site services.

6.       What about care on holidays? CareForce does recognize some national holidays. Should you choose to schedule care on one of the holidays that are identified on your care agreement, you will be charged one and one-half times your normal rate so that we can compensate your caregiver at the overtime rate for work on these special days.

CAREFORCE PRICING

Our In-Home Caregivers Provide Help With:

Companionship - Companions offer a listening ear, a caring heart, and cheerful conversation as they assist with meal preparation, medication reminders, laundry, light housekeeping, shopping, pet care, and occasional errands. Our Companions can escort or drive you on trips to the doctor, hairdresser, house of worship, special outings, or family celebrations.

Personal Care - Our caregivers are carefully screened, licensed nursing assistants, with special training to assist you with bathing, transfers, eating, dressing, grooming, ambulation, toileting, range of motion exercises, medication reminders, companionship and more.

Live-In Rates - Caregivers stay in your home 24 hrs/day, but MUST receive regular breaks and rest through most of the night. Live-In clients start with 2 awake overnight shifts to better assess needs.  

Companion & Personal Care Live-In - $325 / Day  
Companion & Personal Care Couples Live-In - $370 / Day

OVERNIGHT CARE – Personal care, assistance with basic bedtime and morning activities, preparation of one meal, and a comforting presence through the night. Caregivers must rest much of the night. 

10 Hrs for Individuals                             - $185 / night

10 Hrs for Couples                                  - $300 / night

Commonly Requested Services:  

$60 / Visit for Individuals up to 90 Minutes
$80 / Visit for Individuals up to 120 Minutes

·         RISE AND SHINE – Morning visit to help with preparation for the day.                     

·         MEAL COMPANION –  Meal preparation and cleanup with medication reminder.   

·         FLUFF AND TUCK – Evening services assist with preparation for the bed.             

·         BATH VISITS – Bathing assistance, help with grooming, dressing, and medication reminder.

GERIATRIC CARE MANAGEMENT services give you the peace of mind that the care of your loved one is appropriate to her/his situation, that the care is monitored, and that it is provided consistently even as individual needs change. You will be involved and informed whether you live next door or thousands of miles from the Seattle area. You choose whether you need a brief consultation, respite from your responsibilities, or full professional care management. At CareForce you can begin your journey with a care management professional and adjust your reliance as your situation changes.

Care Management Services          -  $100 / Hr