How much do agencies charge per hour for a CNA? How many hours are required?

Call around to a local agency. They will come out and assess what it is required, just a sitter, housekeeping/meals, an aide to do some hands on care, someone who can administer meds... the price goes up accordingly. When I used one to augment Moms care an RN and social worker visited (free) to assess the situation. We needed just a companion and help with lunch, and it was $25 an hour with a 3 hour minimum. They did say that sporadic hours may be hard to fill, so we agreed to set up a cadence of particular days and times so everyone could plan better. They brought potential aids out for a “meet and greet”, again no charge. We approved and trained 2 ladies, and they alternated weeks. It was good to have trained backups. They also required 2 weeks of payment in advance, which they refunded me after their services were no longer needed.

Where we are agencies have 2 hour minimum shifts, and cost per hour is more for short shifts. We have an aide, not a cna, for 4 hours twice a week and its $30/hour. If it were at least 20 hours week, same agency would charge $26/hour. If the home health is being paid by ltc insurance, the person may need to have/need service for a minimum number of hours for the policy to pay.

Start calling agencies. The prices and hours vary greatly. In my area the low per hour is $26 hour with a 4 hour minimum. Nearer the high end of the range is $35 hour with a 2 hour minimum. Also, many of the agencies aren't set up for a stint here and there. They want a consistent schedule. Makes senses from their end, they need to be able to schedule people. Not so great from my end if I have an emergency and need a sitter right now.

Some people go through agencies. There are quite a few where my brother lives. Visiting Angels, for instance is a sort of franchise, and I am told most people well vetted and very kind. I don't know that there are CNAs, but these folks do everything from tooling you around to appointments and shopping to preparing lunch and dinner and light housekeeping. They have minimums often enough, and in the case of two I checked it was four hours a day three times a week and ran about 21.00 an hour with a little for gas if they used their cars and drove. There were a few agencies given to me by Senior Center in that town that didn't have the hourly minimum. Prices I think can be said to be between 20-30 and hour over all and less in some areas. CNAs are only needed for more specialized care. Call around; visit any Senior Centers, and look online in your area. Good luck.

it all depends on the agency and where you are located. You need to contact agencies in your area and ask.