Companion Care
Good company, and someone paying attention
Loneliness does real damage. Seniors who live alone eat less, move less and miss the small warning signs that something is changing. Adult children in Sacramento or San Francisco or just stuck at work in Playa Vista feel it too.
Quick answer
Companion care from A Precious Elder gives a senior living alone in the South Bay regular visits from a friendly, familiar caregiver for conversation, meals, errands, light housekeeping and outings, with a 4-hour minimum.
Companion care fixes the basics. A familiar caregiver comes on a schedule, shares a meal, gets your dad out for a walk on the Strand or to the Torrance farmers market, and tells you how he really seems. Many of our companion clients later add personal care with the caregiver they already know, which makes that transition painless.
What's included
- Conversation, games, reading and hobbies
- Walks, outings and accompaniment to appointments
- Meal preparation and eating together
- Light housekeeping, laundry and tidying
- Grocery shopping and errands
- Help with phones, video calls and mail
- Medication reminders
- A check-in note to the family after every visit
Who this is for
- A parent living alone after the loss of a spouse
- Long-distance families who want eyes and ears in the home
- Someone who has stopped driving
- A first step before hands-on care is needed
Companionship questions
How many hours a week do companion clients usually book?
Most start with five 4-hour visits a week, which is our 20-hour weekly minimum. Four hours is enough for a meal, a walk and some conversation without feeling rushed. Families adjust up or down as needs change.
Can the caregiver drive my mother to appointments?
Yes. Caregivers can drive your mother in her car or, in many cases, their own insured vehicle, and stay with her at the appointment. Mileage is billed at the IRS rate when the caregiver's car is used.
Do you match personality, not just availability?
We do. A care coordinator meets your parent first, learns what they enjoy and who they get along with, and picks a caregiver on that basis. If the fit is wrong, tell us and we change it. No hard feelings.
Often combined with
Personal Care
Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and safe transfers, done the way your parent prefers.
Meal Preparation and Nutrition
Shopping, cooking and sitting down together, with diabetic, low-sodium and soft diets handled.
Transportation and Errands
Rides to appointments, dialysis, church and shopping, with a caregiver who stays and helps.
Companionship across the South Bay
We provide companion care in every city we serve.
Free in-home assessment
Talk to a real person today
Call and you will reach our care team, not a call center. The in-home assessment is free, and our goal is to start care within 48 hours.
Call any time, 24/7. Office hours Mon to Fri 9 to 5.
