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Susan G. says "Collette has been excellent with helping our parents. She is friendly and helpful. She has been flexible with our needs and has always been on time."
Care Member says "Kizzy is awesome! She has been caring for my elderly father for the past 5 months and treats him as part her family. Kizzy is very knowledgeable and...
Jenifer T. says "Anelicia took care of our mother, who suffered from dementia. I can't express enough gratitude for Anelicia's kind and compassionate care. She treated...
Mary W. says "Most detailed care of my husband. Went above and beyond of care duties. Very clean . The ultimate professional of care giving. Will use again if needed."
Kissimmee, FL
Jennifer A. says "Lucky is such a wonderful person who has become family to us. She took care of my step-father with such grace and love until his last day. We miss her...
Melissa D. says "Working with Tracey, I was able to get to know her as a caring person with a wise soul and calm demeanor. Her work ethic is where she really shines....
Lillian P. says "Melba is very helpful and also stays on top of things in terms of care. She is great with medication, meal preparation , laundry and light cleaning. She...
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48 live in caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $39.60/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated live in caregivers is 5.0
Live In Caregivers in Lake Wales, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 48 listed live in caregivers
- Susan G.
- Care member
- Jenifer T.
The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Lake Wales, FL is $39.60 per hour. It’s worth noting that this is just an average, and the cost of a live-in caregiver can vary based on their qualifications, their years of experience, and the unique type of care your loved one requires.
To start your search for a live-in caregiver near you on Care.com, sort caregiver profiles by distance from Lake Wales, FL or zip code. If you want to increase the amount of available options, you can expand your search radius. Then you can compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate.
Yes, caregivers near you in Lake Wales, FL on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to live-in caregiver services. All clients have different needs and all caregivers feel comfortable offering specific services. Generally though, you can expect a live-in caregiver to help with cooking, cleaning, tasks that are difficult for the senior to manage, and transportation. It’s important to interview a few different candidates, when hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Lake Wales, FL to see what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on and how their service offerings line up with your needs.
When it’s time to interview live-in caregivers near you in Lake Wales, FL, you’ll want to be ready with a list of interview questions you can ask them. You’ll want to start by asking them to tell you more about their work experience and qualifications. Then you can ask them what types of responsibilities they can take on. Don’t be afraid to tell them what you need, the point of an interview is to find out if they’re a good fit for your family.