In Home Senior Care Cost
ConsidraCare® offers simple and transparent pricing for live-in , hourly and facility based senior care.
Competitive Pricing
New Client Offer
Only $33.99/hour for the first month
Hourly Care
Hourly care is ideal for seniors who only need support for a few hours or days each week. Families in Ontario often look for flexible and transparent options when comparing the cost of home care. With ConsidraCare, every plan is nurse-led and customized, and families receive real-time updates to stay connected to their loved one’s care.
Hourly Care Rates
Minimum Shift: 4 Hours | Minimum Shifts Per Week: 3
Service Type
1 Client
2 Clients
Introductory Offer
Regular Care (First Month)
$33.99 / hr
Special Rate for New Clients
$39.99 / hr
Shared Care Promo
Regular Care
4h+ shift, 3+ shifts/week
$38.99 / hr
~$312/visit (8h)
$46.99 / hr
Shared care
Short Visits
1-2 shifts/week or one-offs
$44.99 / hr
~$180/visit (4h)
$53.99 / hr
~$216/visit (4h)
12/24 Hour Care
Extended shifts
$34.99 / hr
~$419.88/12h
$41.99 / hr
1 Caregiver
Agency Management
What we provide
- Scheduling & Backup Management
- Caregiver Vetting & Screening
- Background & Vulnerable Sector Checks
- Professional Caregiver Matching
- Nurse-Led Care Planning
- Monthly Quality Assurance Reviews
- Caregiver Assistance App
Caregiver Duties
What they do
- In-Hospital Bedside Care
- Post-Hospital Discharge Care
- Companionship & Engagement
- Personal Hygiene (Bathing, Toileting)
- Meal Planning & Preparation
- Medication Reminders
- Light Housekeeping & Laundry
- Mobility Assistance & Transfers
Employment & Compliance Model
Peace of Mind Guarantee: All ConsidraCare nurses and caregivers are directly hired, trained, and managed by us. They are payrolled employees, not independent contractors.
We assume full employer responsibility, handling all statutory deductions (CPP, EI, Income Tax) and providing WSIB coverage. This ensures you are protected from liability and labor law risks.
Billing & Terms
- Mileage: Billable to client at $0.85/km for errands/transportation during shifts.
- Holiday Rates: Statutory holidays are billed at 1.5x the standard rate.
- Taxes: Applicable taxes (HST) are not included in the listed rates.
Live-In Care
Live-in care means a caregiver moves into your loved one’s home to provide round-the-clock support and companionship. Caregivers can move in for a few weeks to give families a break through respite care, or stay long term for continuous support. Many Ontario families choose this option as a safe and cost-effective alternative to assisted living. With nurse-managed oversight and clear pricing, you can be confident your loved one receives consistent and compassionate care.
Live-in Care Rates
Cost-effective 24h presence. 10 hours active care, 8 hours sleep.
Service Type
1 Client
2 Clients
Introductory Offer
Regular Care (First Month)
$330 / day
Special Rate for New Clients
$420 / day
$42/hr equivalent
Standard Live-in
Recurring or >7 days/mo
$350 / day
$35/hr equivalent
$420 / day
$42/hr equivalent
Respite Care
Short term (up to 7 days)
$400 / day
$27/hr equivalent
$470 / day
$32/hr equivalent
Agency Management
What we provide
- Replacement & Backup Coordination
- Comprehensive Caregiver Screening
- Personality & Skills Matching
- Nurse-Supervised Care Plans
- Family Support & Consultation
- Digital Logs & Real-time Updates
- Payroll & Tax Management
Caregiver Duties
What they do
- Post-Hospital Discharge Care
- In-Hospital Care Support
- 24/7 Presence (Sleep breaks included)
- Personal Care & Grooming
- Meal Preparation & Nutrition
- Medication Assistance
- Household Management & Cleaning
- Doctor's Appt. Accompaniment
Employment & Compliance Model
Peace of Mind Guarantee: All ConsidraCare nurses and caregivers are directly hired, trained, and managed by us. They are payrolled employees, not independent contractors.
We assume full employer responsibility, handling all statutory deductions (CPP, EI, Income Tax) and providing WSIB coverage. This ensures you are protected from liability and labor law risks.
Billing & Terms
- Mileage: Billable to client at $0.85/km for errands/transportation during shifts.
- Holiday Rates: Statutory holidays are billed at 1.5x the standard rate.
- Taxes: Applicable taxes (HST) are not included in the listed rates.
Nursing Care
Nursing care at home may be needed for short-term visits or repeated support—especially after surgery, for chronic health conditions like diabetes or COPD, or for wound and medication management. Families in Ontario often choose home nursing when a loved one needs clinical care without moving to a facility. It allows recovery at home, reduces infection risks, and brings medical expertise directly to your door.
Nursing Care Rates (RN/RPN)
Specialized medical care delivered by registered professionals.
Visit Frequency
Rate Per Visit
Single Visit
Up to 2 hours per visit
$165 / visit
2 or More Visits
Up to 2 hours per visit
$150 / visit
Agency Management
What we provide
- Vetting & Screening (CNO Verification)
- Background Checks (Vulnerable Sector)
- Liability Insurance
- Nurse-Led Care Planning
- Clinical Oversight & Governance
- Continuity of Care Coordination
Nurse Duties
What they do
- In-Hospital Nursing Support
- Post-Hospital Discharge Care
- Wound Care & Dressing Changes
- Medication Administration (Injections/IV)
- Catheter & Ostomy Care
- Palliative & Pain Management
- Post-Surgical Recovery Support
Employment & Compliance Model
Peace of Mind Guarantee: All ConsidraCare nurses and caregivers are directly hired, trained, and managed by us. They are payrolled employees, not independent contractors.
We assume full employer responsibility, handling all statutory deductions (CPP, EI, Income Tax) and providing WSIB coverage. This ensures you are protected from liability and labor law risks.
Billing & Terms
- Mileage: Billable to client at $0.85/km for errands/transportation during shifts.
- Holiday Rates: Statutory holidays are billed at 1.5x the standard rate.
- Taxes: Applicable taxes (HST) are not included in the listed rates.
Staffing Services
Our staffing services provide caregivers and nurses to retirement homes, long-term care facilities, and hospices across Ontario. Facilities benefit from reliable and cost-conscious staffing solutions that maintain resident safety and quality of care. ConsidraCare is a licensed Ontario Temporary Help Agency (License No. THA-0000010234), ensuring compliance and accountability.
Staffing Services (Facilities)
For Retirement Homes, Long-Term Care, and Hospitals.
Service Type
Rate
Minimums & Notes
PSW Staffing
Retirement Home Staffing
$36.99 / hr
Min: 8 hours per Shift
Client Care (PSW)
For Retirement Home Clients
$34.99 / hr
Min: 4 hrs/Shift
2 or more shifts per week
Nurse Staffing
Retirement Homes / Clients
$65.99 / hr
Min: 8 hours per day
Agency Management
What we provide
- 24/7 Scheduling Support
- Staff Screening & Vetting
- Background Checks
- Facility Orientation
- Liability Insurance & WSIB
- Compliance (Licensed Agency)
Staff Duties
What they do
- Hospital Unit Staffing
- Post-Discharge Unit Support
- Shift Coverage (Short/Long Term)
- Resident Personal Care
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs & Charting
- Team Collaboration
Employment & Compliance Model
Peace of Mind Guarantee: All ConsidraCare nurses and caregivers are directly hired, trained, and managed by us. They are payrolled employees, not independent contractors.
We assume full employer responsibility, handling all statutory deductions (CPP, EI, Income Tax) and providing WSIB coverage. This ensures you are protected from liability and labor law risks.
Billing & Terms
- Mileage: Billable to client at $0.85/km for errands/transportation during shifts.
- Holiday Rates: Statutory holidays are billed at 1.5x the standard rate.
- Taxes: Applicable taxes (HST) are not included in the listed rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For hourly care, we invoice and charge our clients' credit cards every week. We partner with Stripe for credit card payment processing.
For live-in care, we manage the payroll and debit the caregivers' payroll, along with our fee from the client's bank account every two weeks. We remit all the required payments to CRA and WSIB on the client's behalf. We partner with Heart Payroll , a leading Canadian payroll services provider, for payroll processing.
For facilities, we invoice and collect the payment through cheque or e-transfer every two weeks.
Clients who already get government assistance, such as services from the LHIN in Ontario are exempt from HST on private care services. We will not charge them HST.
Clients who employ caregivers under our live-in care plan, only have to pay HST on our management fee, not the caregiver's complete payroll.
A number of options are available to seniors and their families in Ontario to directly or indirectly offset the cost of medical and non-medial home care. They include, but are not limited to :
- Tax credits from provincial and federal programs to cover or offset the costs of family caregivers, drugs, utilities, home and vehicle modification, transit and property taxes for seniors
- Pension programs such as Canada Pension, Guaranteed Income Supplement and Disability Pension
- Veterans' benefits and allowances
- Government-funded home care and community services
- Reverse home mortgages
Please talk to your financial advisor or call us at 1-855-410-7971 to discuss the options which may be available to you.
Yes, we offer direct billing to major insurance providers such as Blue Cross Medavie, Sun Life, and Manulife. This means we can bill your insurance company directly for our home care services, simplifying the payment process and reducing out-of-pocket expenses for you.