Why Are Caregivers Paid Poverty Wages While Families Pay Premium Rates
November 20, 2025 • 6 min read
Table of Content
Introduction
Why Families Pay So Much for Senior Care?
Administrative and Agency Fees
Hidden Operational Costs
Why Caregivers Still Earn So Little?
Profit Structures That Leave Caregivers Last
Emotional Labor That Never Gets Valued
The Real-World Impact on Caregivers
What Families Don't Realize The System Is Broken, Not People?
GoInstaCare's Perspective
What Needs to Change for Fair Pay and Fair Care?
FAQs
Why is senior care so expensive for families?
Why are caregivers still underpaid in the U.S.?
How does low caregiver pay affect the quality of care?
What can families do to support fair-pay caregiving?
Conclusion
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