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Ask the same questions. Keep the answers together.
A blank comparison sheet, minimum-visit and fee questions, and a short agency call or email script. Print this page or choose Save as PDF in your browser.
Compare the cost of a schedule · Use the on-screen worksheet
Requested schedule: ______ hours per visit × ______ visits per week. Date: __________
Blank means not entered or not confirmed. A quote does not reserve care.
| Ask and record | Agency A: __________ | Agency B: __________ |
|---|---|---|
| Quote date / contact | ||
| Hourly rate | ||
| Minimum billable hours / visit | ||
| One-time setup fee | ||
| Weekly recurring fees | ||
| Other charges / when they apply | ||
| Services offered / excluded | ||
| Earliest confirmed start | ||
| Backup for a missed visit | ||
| Cancellation / schedule changes | ||
| Questions still to confirm |
Use the calculator for totals. Keep names, contact details, and care notes on your own copy.
Compare one consistent requested schedule. Lower calculated cost does not establish quality or suitability. Confirm clinical-task requirements with the care team.
“We are comparing help at home for the first two weeks after a discharge. Can you explain which tasks your staff can provide, your quoted rate and minimum visit, the earliest start you can actually confirm, and what happens if a caregiver is unavailable? Please send the included services, extra fees, cancellation terms, and supervisor contact process in writing. Which questions should we take back to the discharge team?”
For the full interview questions and editable worksheet, visit Questions to ask before hiring a caregiver.