Company, structure and a second set of eyes at home
Companion care is the visit that keeps a week on track. A caregiver comes on a schedule you set, helps with meals, errands and the house, and notices the small changes a phone call misses.
Who companion care is for
Most companion care clients are still independent in the ways that matter to them. What they are missing is consistency: someone to share a meal with, get to the pharmacy, keep the kitchen stocked and notice when something is off. Adult children usually call us after a few months of doing this themselves from Sacramento, the Bay Area or out of state and realizing it is not sustainable.
What companion care includes
- Conversation, games, reading and shared hobbies
- Meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking
- Light housekeeping, laundry and linens
- Transportation to appointments, church, the salon or a friend's house
- Medication reminders (we do not administer medication)
- Accompaniment to Sutter Roseville, Kaiser Roseville or Adventist Health appointments
- Pet care help and plant watering
- A written visit note after every shift so the family knows how the day went
Signs a companion caregiver would help
- The refrigerator has expired food or very little food in it
- Mail and bills are piling up unopened
- Your parent has stopped going to things they used to enjoy
- Phone calls are shorter and repeat the same few topics
- A recent fall or near-fall while alone
- You are driving to Roseville every weekend to catch up on chores
What a companion schedule often looks like
Three mornings a week, four hours each. Monday: groceries at the Raley's on Pleasant Grove and lunch together. Wednesday: a ride to a 10:30 appointment and a stop at the library. Friday: laundry, meal prep for the weekend and a walk around the neighborhood if the weather cooperates. This is an illustration of a common plan, not a fixed package. Every schedule is built at the assessment.
How companion care starts
- 1
A call with Carly or Ginelle
Fifteen minutes to understand the situation, who is involved and what a good week would look like.
- 2
Free in-home assessment
We visit the home, meet your parent, walk through the kitchen, bathroom and entryways, and write a plan together. No commitment.
- 3
Caregiver introduction
You meet the caregiver we propose before the first shift. If the personality is not right, we introduce someone else.
- 4
First two weeks
Ginelle checks in after the first visit and again at two weeks. Schedules almost always get adjusted a little once the routine is real.
What affects the cost
We do not publish a rate card because the right number depends on the plan. These are the factors, and we quote exact pricing after the free assessment.
- Hours per visit and visits per week
- Whether transportation is part of the plan
- Weekend or holiday visits
- How quickly care needs to begin
Why families choose us for companion care
- The same caregiver on a regular schedule, so a real relationship forms
- Caregivers are our employees, screened and trained by us, not contractors
- Owners who live in Placer County and answer the phone
- Licensed by the California Department of Social Services, HCO 314700059
Companion Care questions
Is there a minimum number of hours?
Most companion plans start at three or four hours per visit, which is enough time for a meal, an errand and some company. We will talk through what fits at the assessment.
Will it be the same caregiver every time?
That is the goal and the norm. Consistency matters for companion care more than any other service. When the regular caregiver is sick or on vacation, we introduce the backup ahead of time whenever we can.
Can the caregiver drive my parent?
Yes. Transportation to appointments, shopping and social visits is a normal part of companion care. Ask us about mileage and vehicle arrangements at the assessment.
What if my parent says they do not need help?
Very common. We usually start by framing the visits around one specific thing: a ride to the doctor, help with a big grocery run, or someone to do the laundry. Most clients warm up to the caregiver quickly once the visits are about a person rather than 'help'.
Is companion care covered by Medicare?
No. Companion care is non-medical and is private pay. Some long-term care insurance policies do reimburse it. See our page on how home care is priced.
Companion Care across South Placer County
Available in every community we serve. Local details for each:
Often combined with
Personal Care
Hands-on help with bathing, dressing, mobility and the bathroom, delivered with discretion by trained caregivers.
Learn more →Respite Care
Planned relief for family caregivers: a few hours a week, a long weekend, or coverage for a trip, with the routine kept intact.
Learn more →Dementia & Alzheimer's Care
Caregivers trained for memory loss: calm routines, redirection instead of correction, and a safer home for every stage.
Learn more →Talk to us about companion care
A free in-home assessment is the first step. No obligation, and you will meet the person who writes the plan.