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Care Member says "Barabara is a trustworthy, caring and compassionate caregiver for my mother. She is very knowledgeable and understanding as a caregiver. Highly...
Shavon F. says "Darra is amazing! She helped my mom who was in home hospice with dementia during the final weeks of her life. Darra is very skilled and knowledgeable. She...
Care Member says "She is a very patient and considerate to the patients needs "
Annette L. says "My mother loved her and we will be using her for awhile."
Leigh S. says "Brittany was a caregiver for both my Mom & Dad for 2 years. I can't say enough good things about the amazing care she gave. Not only did she handle their...
Care Member says "What can I say about Julie? There truly are not enough words to describe the type of person she is. I lost my grandmother at the beginning of this month...
Melvalett C. says "She is honest, punctual and dependable."
Ruth K. says "She has a warm and caring heart. She was kind and patient towards my mother. She never complained and was never rude. She show up for work on time. One...
Mbadiala K. says "Ntally is friendly, respectful, responsive and dependable. She is also the most honest person I've ever met."
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60 live in caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $32.50/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated live in caregivers is 5.0
Live In Caregivers in Merrillville, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed live in caregivers
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The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Merrillville, IN is $32.50 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 Merrillville, IN 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 Merrillville, IN 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 Merrillville, IN 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 Merrillville, IN, 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.