Companion & Homemaker Services
The hours of the day that feel long when you're alone — we fill them with conversation, support, and help around the house. So your loved one stays independent, engaged, and safe.
What's Included
Our companion and homemaker services are designed for clients who don't (yet) need hands-on personal care but do benefit from regular company and a little help around the house. A typical visit might include any combination of:
Companionship
- Conversation and active listening
- Playing cards, games, or puzzles
- Reading aloud — books, mail, newspapers
- Going for walks, sitting on the porch, watching the birds
- Accompanying on errands or social outings
- Helping stay connected with family — video calls, letters, photos
Meal Preparation
- Planning meals around dietary needs and preferences
- Grocery shopping (with or without the client)
- Preparing and serving home-cooked meals
- Assisting with feeding when needed
- Kitchen cleanup and food storage
Light Housekeeping
- Laundry, bedding changes, folding and putting away
- Dishes, wiping down counters and surfaces
- Sweeping, vacuuming, mopping (light duty)
- Trash and recycling
- Keeping walkways and common areas clear of tripping hazards
- Organizing mail, bills, and paperwork
Medication Reminders
Our caregivers can prompt your loved one to take medications as prescribed and help fill weekly pill organizers. We don't administer medications — that's a skilled nursing task — but reminders prevent missed doses, which are one of the most common reasons for hospitalizations in older adults.
Who Benefits Most
Companion and homemaker services are a great fit for:
- Older adults living alone who are socially isolated
- Clients with early-stage cognitive changes who need prompts and supervision
- People recovering from surgery or illness who need a little help for a few weeks
- Spouses who want a break while knowing their partner has company
- Adult children who live out of town and want eyes and ears on a parent
- Clients using IRIS or Family Care for supportive home care
Sometimes the smallest thing makes the biggest difference. A warm meal and a friendly conversation three days a week can turn a lonely month around — and keep small problems from becoming big ones.
How It Works
- Free consultation — we come to the home, meet your loved one, and listen.
- Personalized plan — we write out what the caregiver will help with and when.
- Caregiver match — personality and interests matter more than you'd think for companion care. We take this part seriously.
- Visits begin — we document each visit and stay in touch with family.
Paying for Companion & Homemaker Services
Most of our companion and homemaker clients pay through:
- IRIS — eligible clients budget these hours from their IRIS plan
- Family Care — hours authorized by the MCO
- Private pay — simple hourly rates, flexible scheduling
- Long-term care insurance — covered by most policies
Related Services
- Personal care — for hands-on help with bathing, dressing, and transfers
- Respite care — scheduled breaks for family caregivers
- Transportation — rides to appointments and activities
- Dementia care — for clients with memory loss
Ready for Some Help at Home?
Free consultation. No pressure. Let's talk about what would actually be useful.