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Next Generation In-Home Care
As a valued AARP member, we want to help connect you with pre-screened, professional caregivers that you can trust - all at an affordable rate.
As a valued AARP member, we want to help connect you with pre-screened, professional caregivers that you can trust - all at an affordable rate.
3%
Discount
for AARP members
We want to make in-home care accessible for all.
Find care for you or your loved one, whether it's for a few hours or every day.
Affordable
Save up to 50% compared to
traditional in-home care agencies.
traditional in-home care agencies.
Custom match
Connect with high-quality caregivers
to find the custom match for your needs.
to find the custom match for your needs.
Safe
All professional caregivers are screened
and have background checks.
and have background checks.
What families are saying about CareLinx.
Don O., Bellevue, WA
"When my wife's caregiver resigned unexpectedly, we were at a loss as to where to turn. CareLinx was a godsend and helped us find the perfect full-time caregiver."
Barbara D., Azusa, CA
"We turned to CareLinx after disappointing experiences with a local agency. With our CareLinx caregiver, I know Mom is in good hands and I don't need to worry — finally!"
Caregiving made easier.
Smart technology
Stay in the loop with notes and updates on daily activities and check-ins.
Easy-to-use tools
We make scheduling, time tracking, care coordination, and payroll seamless.
Dedicated Advisor
Contact a Care Advisor 7 days a week for answers to your questions.
Top Quality Caregivers
Nurat Smith
4 Reviews
$12/hour
Ivett Gutierrez
9 Reviews
$15/hour
Datisha Graves
3 Reviews
$17/hour
Frequently asked questions.
How does CareLinx work?
CareLinx helps match you or your family with a caregiver (a non-medical care provider) for private hire to care for you or for a loved one. CareLinx assists families in the hiring process and the administrative work that agencies typically do.
To learn more, download "AARP Member Experience Guide to CareLinx" here.
To learn more, download "AARP Member Experience Guide to CareLinx" here.
What types of home care services does a caregiver normally provide?
Your loved one gets personalized care to help with routine daily activities like grooming, meal preparation, grocery shopping or errands, bathing, exercise, and transportation. Professional home care is provided on an hourly or daily rate. On CareLinx, each caregiver sets their own pay rate, which typically ranges between $10-25/hour depending on qualification and care needs. At home care can help provide flexibility for families.
Ideal for older adults who:
- Want to stay at home
- Have limited mobility
- Need help with routine tasks of daily living
- Desire to remain independent
- Need long-term care
What is the special offer for AARP members?
AARP members who are new to CareLinx receive an exclusive offer of a 3% discount.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver through CareLinx?
The total cost of hiring a caregiver through CareLinx is based on a few factors.
Costs set by the caregiver:
- Hourly price: Hourly rate decided by the individual caregiver
Costs set by CareLinx:
- CareLinx service fee: a service fee charged on all caregiver invoices to help CareLinx run smoothly, offer insurance coverage, and provide families support seven days a week.
Costs determined by IRS:
- Federal Employment taxes—Employers may be responsible for paying their share of social security and Medicare taxes.
Other costs that may be included:
- State or Local Employment taxes -- families may also be responsible for paying quarterly unemployment taxes.
- Worker's Compensation Insurance -- some states require families hiring caregivers to purchase this insurance.
What makes hiring a caregiver through CareLinx different?
CareLinx connects families with pre-screened, professional caregivers they can trust. Our goal is to make in-home care affordable to everyone, so we built CareLinx to save you up to 50% more compared to traditional agencies. Get professional service for a fraction of the price, whether you need help for a few hours or every day. CareLinx provides options for affordable in-home care to help with any task from light housekeeping to meal preparation, to personal care and more.
We know the right caregiver is like family. CareLinx Care Advisors will help you find the perfect caregiver for your needs.
We know the right caregiver is like family. CareLinx Care Advisors will help you find the perfect caregiver for your needs.
What type of caregiver vetting is available?
At CareLinx, we understand the importance of keeping your loved one safe. You can take comfort in knowing all hired caregivers have already passed our multi-point background check that includes:
- Social Security Number Trace
- Multi-Jurisdiction County Criminal Court Search
- Multi-Jurisdiction Federal Criminal Court Search
- Nationwide Criminal Database Search
- Nationwide Sex Offender Search
- Motor Vehicle Record Search
- Drug testing
How do I get started?
Getting started is simple! Just enter the zip code of your loved one at the top of this page to start.
For step-by-step instructions, please visit our "How to post a job" article located in our Help section.
For step-by-step instructions, please visit our "How to post a job" article located in our Help section.
How do I find a caregiver once I sign up?
Once you have created your job post, your first step to finding a great caregiver is to begin browsing through the caregivers on CareLinx!
For step-by-step instructions on how to browse and message caregivers, please visit our "How to browse and message caregivers" article located in our Help section.
For step-by-step instructions on how to browse and message caregivers, please visit our "How to browse and message caregivers" article located in our Help section.
