Plug in your numbers. We'll show you what you're paying every year to replace caregivers who don't stay.
How we calculate replacement cost
Replacement cost includes recruiting, screening, training, onboarding, lost productivity, and overtime paid to cover
open shifts. Industry estimates put it at $3,500–$6,000 per caregiver, with higher numbers in markets where wages have
risen sharply.
What's a “good” turnover number?
The home care industry runs at 60–80% annual turnover (PHI 2024 data). Anything under 40% is exceptional. Most levers
— pay, scheduling, recognition, training — move retention by 5–15 percentage points each.
How Caregiver Scheduling handles this
Caregivers see their week in the app, get directions and check in with one tap. Clients are assigned on a map so a
caregiver's day stays in one area, and matching uses client preferences. Open shifts go to nearby caregivers who want more hours.
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