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I would add that a good agency will listen to you, if you say, person fine, just not a good fit, and will try others. An agency will also "be the heavy" and communicate rules to its employees. Like no accepting gifts. I am a cpa and more than capable of handling taxes, but don't want to deal with other employee issues.
My mom originally was in Atlanta, we found agency through the social worker at the hospital. When we moved her to Florida, we found agency through talking to the social worker at the local senior center.
I'm cutting and pasting a response I just gave to someone yesterday. I realize you say you're only interested in private pay, but there is much to weight. Although you will find many on this forum who have successfully found wonderful private CGs, it has (in my opinion and experience) a very risky downside.
Private Hire Pros: - generally less expense - more control
Private Hire Cons: - may make you an employer (depending on your LO's state laws). This means paying taxes and acting like an employer (contract, etc). - you do the background check - you need to come up with a sub for when CG is sick or goes on vacation or quits abruptly - no recourse for a bad experience (abuse, theft, etc)
Agency Hire Pros: - agency does all the legwork re: background checks, affirms actual abilities of the CG, handles payroll, taxes, etc. - provides all levels of certified help (companion to RN) - provides subs - has final legal responsibility in the event there's a bad hire or incident
Agency Hire Cons: - more expensive - minimum hours required - not guaranteed to get assigned a perfect fit
My family's personal experience with a private hire was that a seemingly very lovely CG that they found on a job board at Publix wound up swindling their LO (a stroke victim) out of everything and then disappearing. To be fair, the family member who hired her only checked 1 reference and did not do a background check. She was a total predator as it was obvious she knew exactly what she was doing and how to do it based on how fast it all happened. She did NOT "seem like the type".
In my current case, I have less time than money because I'm already working full-time in and managing my own business so the trade-off is an easier decision. My ongoing experience in south FL is with Visiting Angels (6 yrs so far) and they've been awesome. I wish you much luck with whatever path you take!
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
B.
APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
My mom originally was in Atlanta, we found agency through the social worker at the hospital. When we moved her to Florida, we found agency through talking to the social worker at the local senior center.
Private Hire Pros:
- generally less expense
- more control
Private Hire Cons:
- may make you an employer (depending on your LO's state laws). This means paying taxes and acting like an employer (contract, etc).
- you do the background check
- you need to come up with a sub for when CG is sick or goes on vacation or quits abruptly
- no recourse for a bad experience (abuse, theft, etc)
Agency Hire Pros:
- agency does all the legwork re: background checks, affirms actual abilities of the CG, handles payroll, taxes, etc.
- provides all levels of certified help (companion to RN)
- provides subs
- has final legal responsibility in the event there's a bad hire or incident
Agency Hire Cons:
- more expensive
- minimum hours required
- not guaranteed to get assigned a perfect fit
My family's personal experience with a private hire was that a seemingly very lovely CG that they found on a job board at Publix wound up swindling their LO (a stroke victim) out of everything and then disappearing. To be fair, the family member who hired her only checked 1 reference and did not do a background check. She was a total predator as it was obvious she knew exactly what she was doing and how to do it based on how fast it all happened. She did NOT "seem like the type".
In my current case, I have less time than money because I'm already working full-time in and managing my own business so the trade-off is an easier decision. My ongoing experience in south FL is with Visiting Angels (6 yrs so far) and they've been awesome. I wish you much luck with whatever path you take!