I own a caregiver home in VA. Why is it so hard to get private pay clients?

That sounds reasonable, but I still could not afford it for my mother. Some people can, obviously -- your other beds are filled. Keep spreading the word and building a good reputation.

Jeannegibbs the I charge $3,000 a month for 24 hour care and a lot of consumers don't have that kind of money

Smooth1234, I think you are right that the cost is a big factor.

I am in NY and I don't think we even have that option up here. I have never heard of any.

I have 3 homes 2 are with adult protective service I take AG grants my other home is private pay clients only I only have one female bed left open some people can't afford the cost

Frequent flier, good idea about contacting care managers. Specifically I think you should contact geriatric care managers in you area. Invite them to tea and a visit of your home so they can see the quality of the care you provide. Check out the website caremanager.org

Probably since most folks cannot afford it.

Smooth1234, have you developed a website where people who are looking for *private care* homes can find you? And is the website easy to find if someone was just starting to look, like certain key words will bring up your website first?

Have you checked with Case Managers in the hospitals that are closest to you to see if you could be placed on their list?..... you would probably need to meet certain criteria.

Getting the word out isn't all that easy, one has to become very creative.

Sometimes it's all about trust. Do you have a good online reputation, like a review site where people can say good stuff about your care taking?

Yes I advertise I lot of family's can't afford privet pay I don't take AG Grants like nursing homes

Do you advertize?