Care Hours Calculator
The Care Hours Calculator is designed to provide a recommended range of weekly care hours based on the unique needs and priorities of the care recipient. It factors in care tasks, caregiver consistency importance, and other considerations to create a personalized care plan recommendation.
1. General Information
Client's Name
*
First Name
Last Name
Email
*
example@example.com
Location
*
Please Select
Lafourche Parish
Terrebonne Parish
St. Charles Parish
St. Mary Parish
Iberia Parish
Date
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Phone Number
*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
2. Caregiver Consistency Priority
If the care recipient or family values having fewer caregivers for continuity and trust, the calculator increases the minimum hours to 24 hours per week when a high consistency is selected. This increases the ability of the agency to provide stable, dedicated caregivers who can form a strong connection with the recipient.
Is High Care Professional Consistency Important to you?
Please Select
YES
NO
3. Alzheimer's/ Dementia Care Considerations
If the recipient has Alzheimer's or dementia, the need for continuity, routine, and familiarity is crucial. The minimum weekly care hours increase to at least 30 hours, with a suggested range of 40 hours to accommodate the challenges of this type of care
Does the Care Recipient have an Alzheimer's or Dementia Diagnosis?
Please Select
YES
NO
4. Weekly Task Frequency
Select the number of times per week that a task is completed
Bathing (1 hour)
Please Select
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Grooming/ Dressing Assistance (30 mins twice a day)
Please Select
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Meal Preparation (1 hour)
Please Select
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Medication Reminders (30 mins twice a day)
Please Select
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Light House Keeping & Laundry (2 Hours)
Please Select
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Errands & Appointments (2 Hours)
Please Select
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
5. Fall history and living arrangements
If the client has had a hospitalization or injury from a fall in the last 3 months, 40 hours per week will be added to the recommendation; if the client ALSO lives alone, 24 hour care is the safest option and will be the recommendation.
Has the client been hospitalized from a fall in the last 6 months?
Please Select
YES
NO
Does the client live alone?
Please Select
YES
NO
6. Recommended Care Hours Calculation
Total
Submit
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