Caregiver Cost-Per-Hire Calculator (true cost, post-retention).
Most agencies see their cost-per-applicant number on Indeed and call it a day. The real cost is per RETAINED caregiver, after the 90-day ghost-quit window. This calculator does the funnel math. Most owners are surprised when they see it.
Indeed CPA: $45-90 (rising). Meta lead ads: $8-22. Referrals (cost only): $50-200 per referred + hired.
Industry average: 30-45%. AI screening + same-day booking lifts this to 60-75%.
Industry: ~50% (the 90-day ghost-quit problem). Above 70% requires better intake + first-week onboarding.
Your true cost per retained caregiver
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The 90-day ghost-quit isn’t random, it correlates with intake quality. Our AI caregiver screening pre-qualifies the 8 disqualification questions BEFORE the interview is booked. Agencies running it see 70-78% Day-90 retention instead of 50%.