A traditional agency and BubbieCare cost a family about the same. The difference is who benefits: with BubbieCare, the majority of every dollar goes to the caregiver doing the caring.
Set an hourly care cost and compare where it ends up. One model sends every extra dollar to your caregiver. The other grows in a different direction.
BubbieCare figures are illustrative: your Total Care Cost minus one flat hourly service fee, with the remainder going entirely to your caregiver at the rate you set together. Agency figures based on average agency caregiver wages and published compensation ratios across Texas home care agencies. Individual arrangements vary.
Every family's care is different, so every family's cost is different. Tell us a few things and we'll show you the Total Care Cost range families like yours typically offer.
Total Care Cost, one flat hourly BubbieCare fee included. The majority goes directly to your caregiver.
This range is guidance, not a quote. Your final cost is set by the market: caregivers apply to Care Posts that fit their financial needs and the work being asked of them. You set the offer, and the more competitive your offer, the more applicants you're likely to attract. Your Care Concierge will help you position your Care Post for the response you want, and will itemize the flat hourly service fee when you connect.
The schedule shapes the cost as much as the care does. Here's why.
Overnight safety, meal prep, and med reminders
Monday to Friday, 8pm to 8am
$28 - 33 /hour
Long, consistent 12-hour shifts are attractive to caregivers, and a steady weekly schedule like this draws strong applicants. Overnight offers often land toward the gentler end, since less is usually expected while your loved one sleeps.
Morning and afternoon check-ins
Mon / Wed / Fri, 9 to 10am and 4 to 5pm
$40 - 50 /hour
Short visits price higher per hour because a one-hour shift occupies a caregiver's day while limiting what they can earn elsewhere. The rate reflects the whole day they're organizing around you.
24/7 around-the-clock care
Continuous, often multi-day rotations
$500 - 750 /day
Caregivers working 24-hour stretches typically agree to a flat day rate rather than hourly pay, and many families build a small rotating team. Your Care Concierge will walk you through the structures.
Every range you see here is a starting point, not a rulebook. Each family-caregiver relationship is its own arrangement, shaped by the care needed, the schedule, and the person you choose, and it's normal for care costs to evolve as trust grows and needs change. Think of these numbers as a compass, and your Care Concierge as the guide.
How can a caregiver fully care for your family when they can't afford to care for their own?
It's a question most families never think to ask, but it shapes everything about the care your loved one receives. When you hire directly, what you offer goes to your caregiver. Raise it, and you're not padding overhead. You're attracting stronger applicants and rewarding the person who shows up for the person you love.
Every estimate above includes our one flat hourly service fee. It covers every service BubbieCare provides, from the moment care begins through every week that follows.
Because the market sets the final number, not us. You set the offer on your Care Post, and caregivers apply to posts that fit their financial needs and the work being asked of them. The range shows what families with similar needs typically offer to attract strong applicants.
A one-hour visit occupies a caregiver's day while limiting what they can earn elsewhere. They have their own financial needs and limited hours to meet them, so shorter shifts naturally price higher per hour. Longer, consistent schedules attract applicants at lower hourly rates.
For most care arrangements, BubbieCare is comparably priced to traditional agencies, not below them. The difference is not the total amount you pay; it's where that money goes. With BubbieCare, the majority reaches your caregiver directly.
Caregivers who work 24-hour shifts, often multiple days in a row, typically agree to a flat day rate rather than an hourly wage. Most families budget $500 to $750 per day and often build a small rotating team for coverage. Your Care Concierge will walk you through the structures and what fits your situation.
Yes. As the employer, you set the pay rate and can adjust it at any time. Many families choose to increase a caregiver's rate as trust and familiarity grow. Changes take effect immediately and are reflected in the next payroll cycle.
You can pause or stop care at any time. There are no long-term contracts, no lock-in periods, and no early termination fees. Simply let your Care Concierge know and we will help you handle the transition. You are always in control.
Yes. BubbieCare is a bonded and insured company. We also carry a limited liability insurance policy that extends coverage to the caregivers employed by our client families, available to families who are fully enrolled in our services. Your Care Concierge can walk you through the details when you connect.
Talk to a Care Concierge today. No commitment, no pressure. Just an honest conversation about your family, your budget, and what you need.
Call or text anytime: (833) 476-CARE