What Home Care Actually Costs in West Bloomfield, Michigan
In West Bloomfield, our agency rates match our Southeast Michigan standard: $27–$32/hr companion care, $29–$37/hr personal care, $35–$42/hr specialized dementia care, and $400–$500/day live-in. There is no West Bloomfield surcharge. West Bloomfield serves a large Jewish community where Shabbat-aware care, kosher kitchen handling, and Holocaust-sensitivity training matter to families.
- Hourly range
- $27–$42/hr
- Minimum visit
- 4 hrs
- Caregiver ratio
- 1:1
Companion through specialized
Source: 2026 Affordable Home Care SE Michigan agency rates
12 hrs/week minimum plan
Source: Affordable Home Care service minimums
Always — never shared
Source: Affordable Home Care staffing model
West Bloomfield Care-Tier Pricing
West Bloomfield families often request specific religious or cultural caregiver-matching, which is included in the standard rate, not billed separately.
| Care tier | Our rate | Weekly | Annualized | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Companion Care | $27–$32/hr | $324–$1,280 | ~$17K–$67K | Errands, meal prep, social conversation, transportation. No hands-on body care. |
| Personal Care | $29–$37/hr | $348–$1,480 | ~$18K–$77K | Hands-on ADLs: bathing, dressing, toileting, transfers, mobility, medication reminders. |
| Specialized Care (Dementia) | $35–$42/hr | $420–$1,680 | ~$22K–$87K | CDCP-supervised care plans, sundowning protocols, behavioral charting. |
| Live-In Care | $400–$500/day | $2,800–$3,500 | ~$146K–$182K | Single caregiver, 5–7 day rotations. Requires private bedroom + 5-hr uninterrupted sleep. |
Weekly ranges show the floor (12-hr minimum plan) through a 40-hr/week plan. Live-in is a flat daily rate, not hourly. See the live-in eligibility rules for when the flat rate applies.
Care Options in West Bloomfield
The right care tier depends on what your loved one needs. Below is what each option costs in West Bloomfield and where to read more.
After-Hospital Care
$29–$37/hr
Hands-on personal care for the 30–90 days after a discharge. Personal-care tier.
24-Hour & Live-In Care
$400–$500/day · $700–$900/day
Live-in (flat) when the home qualifies; otherwise 24-hr awake-shift.
Dementia & Memory Care
$35–$42/hr
Specialized tier — CDCP-supervised, redirection, sundowning, behavioral charting.
Respite Care
$27–$37/hr
Companion or personal-care tier for scheduled family-caregiver relief.
Post-Surgery Care
$29–$37/hr
Personal care for recovery — bathing safely, mobility, fall prevention.
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