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Veronica G. says "Flor did a wonderful job of taking care of my elderly mother. She was very patient and accommodating toward her. Flor is very reliable and consistent....
Ashburn, VA
Karen V. says "My mother lived in her home. Palany lived with my mom and cared for her. She cooked, cleaned but most of all took excellent care of my mother. I know...
Anjali J. says "Fatima is a wonder human being who cares deeply for her patients but also for the families around them. She is patient, skillful, experienced and...
Care Member says "Sylene is an experienced and knowledgeable nurse who is also compassionate and personable. She engaged with my wife (the patient) to encourage her and...
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36,468 live in caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $20.89/hr as of December 2025
The average star rating for rated live in caregivers is 4.6
Live In Caregivers are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 17,511 reviews of the 36,492 listed live in caregivers
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The support that live-in caregivers offer can vary depending on the needs of your senior loved one. For example, some individuals simply need companionship, safety supervision, and assistance with daily activities. Others require more help with hygiene and medical needs such as being reminded to take their medicine. live-in caregivers can also help with transportation needs, cooking, running errands, and light housework.
Most live-in caregivers assist their senior clients with their daily tasks while also providing them with socialization and emotional support. Typically, live-in caregivers help their clients get around the house safely, take care of tasks they struggle with, and provide transportation for appointments or errands. Some live-in caregivers have medical experience and others don’t, so it’s important to think carefully about the type of care your loved one needs before hiring a live-in caregiver so you can find the right fit.
The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver on Care.com as of December, 2025 is $20.89 per hour. How much each individual caregiver charges can vary and many factors such as your location, the caregiver's level of experience, and the responsibilities they need to take on can all impact the live-in caregiver’s hourly rate.
Care.com makes figuring out how to find a live-in caregiver easy. All you have to do is sort through profiles of live-in caregivers near you to learn more about each caregiver’s level of experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with in the past. You can also look for profiles that display a CareCheck badge, which will list the date their background check was run.
No, live-in caregivers usually don’t pay rent to live-in their client’s home. Both parties can benefit from this arrangement as the caregiver doesn’t have to pay for a place to live and the family has easier access to the care they need. Some caregivers may even charge a lower hourly rate if they have access to free room and board.