Home health care in District of Columbia runs about $3,208 a month at 20 hours a week, a common starting schedule. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs $7,058 a month, above the national median.
Based on 2024 survey data.
Starting tier, District of Columbia
$3,208/mo
About 20 hours a week: a common starting point for a new home-care client
Full-time care (44 hrs/week, survey standard)
$7,058/mo
Estimated range $6,738 – $7,671
● District of Columbia $7,058 at 44 hrs/wk ○ National median $6,769 at 44 hrs/wk
Each area's median compared with the national figure.
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District of Columbia
$3,208/mo/mo
Based on 2024 survey data.
National median
$3,077/mo/mo
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About $3,208 a month at 20 hours a week, a common starting schedule. Full-time care at 44 hours a week costs a median of $7,058 a month (estimated range $6,738 to $7,671). Based on 2024 survey data.
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