Cedar & Iron operates on a professional retainer model — not traditional fee-for-service home care. Our incentive is to maintain your stability and independence, not to sell additional hours.
Every visit includes core stewardship activities (safety checks, health assessments, goal setting) plus your personal priorities (tech support, logistics, legacy projects, household tasks).
Predictable flat rates. No surprise invoices.
The 'Eyes On' approach. Monthly stewardship visit plus weekly check-in calls. Best for independent adults and long-distance families.
The 'Active Partner' approach. Bi-weekly stewardship visits for seniors managing chronic conditions or early memory changes.
The 'Chief of Staff' approach. Weekly stewardship visits plus virtual advocacy calls. High-touch relationship and life management.
Traditional home care agencies require a minimum 4-hour visit at $50+/hour — that's $200+ per visit with a rotating cast of strangers. Assisted living facilities cost $6,000–$8,000 per month as a base, with additional charges for services.
Cedar & Iron's retainer model gives you predictable costs, a single dedicated steward, and advocacy that grows with your needs.
Most families start with the Care Plan and adjust from there.