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Old 08-14-2017, 06:38 PM
 
Location: Arlington, VA
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Here is a list of Assisted Living facilities in Fairfax County.

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This is a good list. However, I've not been able to reach most of the parties by their phone numbers. When I happened to reach someone, either they would not accept a paralyzed person or their prices were higher than our budget. Yes, $5k sounds like the norm.
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Old 08-14-2017, 07:07 PM
 
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This is a good list. However, I've not been able to reach most of the parties by their phone numbers. When I happened to reach someone, either they would not accept a paralyzed person or their prices were higher than our budget. Yes, $5k sounds like the norm.
Have you looked into a full time nurse/ caregiver in your home?
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Old 08-14-2017, 07:20 PM
 
Location: Arlington, VA
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Have you looked into a full time nurse/ caregiver in your home?
The going rate for a good caregiver is $20+ per hour. For 8 hours' care each day, it would come to ~$5k a month. Also, there is no privacy when a caregiver is present in the house. Plus, I have to make myself available to assist the caregiver with certain tasks. I finally decide all this chaos has to end somehow...
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Old 08-14-2017, 07:29 PM
 
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The going rate for a good caregiver is $20+ per hour. For 8 hours' care each day, it would come to ~$5k a month. Also, there is no privacy when a caregiver is present in the house. Plus, I have to make myself available to assist the caregiver with certain tasks. I finally decide all this chaos has to end somehow...

I understand your concerns, and have been through a very similar situation. But you cannot get everything you want without paying through the nose. Sacrifices will need to be made.

But think of the sacrifices your parent made for you before you determine whether it is you parent's care or your inconvenience that will take the hit.
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Old 08-15-2017, 01:57 PM
 
Location: Town of Herndon/DC Metro
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The going rate for a good caregiver is $20+ per hour. For 8 hours' care each day, it would come to ~$5k a month. Also, there is no privacy when a caregiver is present in the house. Plus, I have to make myself available to assist the caregiver with certain tasks. I finally decide all this chaos has to end somehow...
Please spend time in the Caregivers forum. Very Helpful

[url]https://www.city-data.com/forum/caregiving/[/url]
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