Pricing & Fees

Care, Community, and Fair Wages

We believe that quality care and fair treatment of workers go hand in hand. Our pricing structure reflects two commitments that guide everything we do:

Community‑centered, high‑quality care for every client
Fair, sustainable wages for neurodivergent, disabled and trans workers in an industry that often undervalues and overworks them

To do this, we offer tiers of service where clients can choose their rates—but it’s a choice of budget, not quality. Every client receives the same compassionate care and quality service. This system is designed to be accessible to diverse needs while ensuring we can sustain equitable pay for our team.

Pine tier

The Pine Tier is our most common and community‑sustaining option. It reflects the true cost of providing stable, ethical wages while keeping services accessible to as many households as possible.

$45 per hour for 1 Homecare Tech

$90 per hour for 2 Homecare Techs

Scheduling: Recurring scheduling available

Best for: Clients who want consistent, reliable care at a fair and sustainable rate.

Why Pine?

Loblolly pines are the most common tree in North Carolina, thriving in the naturally acidic soil of this region and growing faster than almost any other native pine. They’re hardy, adaptable, and able to establish themselves quickly. We named our most common tier after the Loblolly Pine because it represents steady growth, resilience, and reliability.

Mycelium

The Mycelium Tier is for clients who want to materially strengthen our mission. Like the mycelial networks that nourish entire ecosystems, this tier supports our mission to expand stability, benefits, and fair wages for disabled and trans cleaners.

$60 per hour for 1 Homecare Tech

$120 per hour for 2 Homecare Techs

Includes priority scheduling + recurring services

Choose one perk:

10% off your first cleaning

A free fridge clean

Best for:

Clients who value flexibility, want priority booking, or want to directly support the growth of equitable labor in our industry.

Why Mycelium?

Mycelium are the root-like parts of the mushroom, a hidden network essential for an ecosystem. They act as the nervous system of a forest, sending messages between trees and plants and recycling nutrients. Our Mycelium Tier is named for this deeply supportive function that lies below the surface, quietly ensuring the entire forest stays connected and healthy.

Buttercup Tier - by special arrangment only

At Baba Homecare, we believe that every household deserves access to compassionate, dignified support. The Buttercup Tier exists to keep care accessible for those who need a lower‑cost option.

$37 per hr for 1 Homecare Techs

$74 per hr for 2 Homecare Tech

Scheduling: Limited availability. Standing appointments not available.

Best for: Clients with non-urgent, occassional needs who benefit from a lower‑cost option.

It is offered in limited quantities and by special arrangment only to ensure we can still provide fair wages and sustainable workloads for our team. Please reach out to team@babahomecare.com to request service at this tier.

Why Buttercup?

Buttercups are small, bright wildflowers known for their resilience and ability to thrive in a wide range of conditions. They pop up in unexpected places, adapt easily, and bring a gentle kind of flexibility to the landscape. Our Buttercup Tier, is named for this cheerful, easygoing, and adaptable flower; it's designed to meet people where they are while still keeping our services sustainable.

Choosing your tier

Pick the tier that aligns with your needs, your budget, and your values. All of them help us build a more just, caring, and accessible cleaning industry.

Every client receives:

The same quality of cleaning
The same compassionate, nonjudgmental presence
The same trauma‑informed, disability‑affirming approach
The same respect for your space, boundaries, and needs

Your tier does not determine how well we clean. It determines how you help us sustain fair wages, ethical labor practices, and a supportive workplace for disabled and trans cleaners.

Special fees

You can view all our policies here in our Client Agreement

Travel fees are based on the distance from Durham Station (515 W Pettigrew St. Durham, NC 27705) to your home. Homes within 10 miles are included at no additional cost. For homes outside this radius, a travel fee applies as follows:

10–19 miles: $10 travel fee
20–29 miles: $20 travel fee
30+ miles: $30 travel fee or case‑by‑case approval depending on availability

Travel fees apply per appointment and are calculated one‑way.

We cannot handle or remove:

Feces outside the immediate toilet area
Urine, blood, or bodily fluids
Needles or medical waste
Mold requiring professional remediation
Animal waste or carcasses

If Homecare Tech(s) encounter any biohazard issues that interfere with service, including litter on floors, a $100 fee will be added.

Advanced notice is preferred for any deep grout cleaning. An extra $20 per half hour of grout cleaning will be added to your final invoice.

We kindly ask for at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule a service. This allows us to offer the time slot to another client and ensures our workers are compensated fairly. We understand that emergencies happen. In cases of non-emergency cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice, a cancellation fee will apply.

Where your money goes

At Baba Homecare, we are committed to dignified pay for the people doing the work—especially in a field that’s been historically undervalued, underpaid, and invisibilized. All our cleaners make $20-25/hr with a training wage of $18/hr.

Your cleaning fee directly supports:

Fair wages for BIPOC, queer, trans, disabled, and neurodivergent workers
Paid training rooted in accessibility, trauma-informed care, and anti-oppression
A queer- and trans-owned business building sustainable, community-rooted care systems
Sliding scale access for clients facing financial barriers

We believe care work is skilled labor. We price accordingly—and transparently—so everyone involved is treated with respect.

Tipping

All Homecare Assistants at Baba Homecare are paid a fair wage of $21–27/hr, so no one relies on tips for income. Tipping is always optional, and you’re welcome to add one through any payment method you prefer.

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