Care Hours & Value Calculator
See how many hours you really give each month and year — and what that care is worth.
What your care is worth
Family caregiving is real work, even when it's unpaid. This tool turns your weekly hours into monthly and yearly totals and estimates the economic value of your care — a number that can help with family conversations, planning, and simply feeling seen.
Common questions
How much is family caregiving worth?
Nationally, unpaid family caregiving is valued at roughly $20 an hour, adding up to over a trillion dollars a year across all caregivers. This tool applies that rate to your hours to estimate your own contribution.
Can I get paid for the care I provide?
Sometimes — through Medicaid self-directed programs in many states, or VA programs for veterans' families. See our guide on financial help for caregivers for the details and where to start.
Do it all in one place
These free tools each do one job. The Care Command Center keeps medications, appointments, costs, documents and an emergency sheet together in one calm dashboard.
Meet the Care Command Center