Companion care is non-medical in-home support that includes social interaction, help with errands, meal preparation, and other light day-to-day assistance. At Seniors Helping Seniors®, this care is provided by experienced, mature adults who share your loved one’s generational background.
Serving Bradenton, Palmetto, Lakewood Ranch, and surrounding Manatee County communities
Companion care covers the everyday support that helps seniors stay comfortable, connected, and independent at home. It does not involve hands-on personal care.
Conversation, shared activities, and outings that keep seniors engaged and connected day to day.
Cooking favorite meals and accommodating dietary needs, with grocery shopping and cleanup included.
Dry cleaning, bank deposits, store pickups, and other tasks that require leaving the home.
Reminders to take medications on schedule and help opening packaging. Caregivers do not administer medication.
Regular updates so family members living out of the area can stay informed about how their loved one is doing.
Light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, grocery shopping, errands, and medication reminders.
Bathing and showering assistance, dressing, toileting, grooming, and mobility support
In-home safety assessment, hazard identification, and ongoing monitoring by caregivers
Supervision, companionship, and structured social interaction for clients with cognitive decline
Socialization, pet care, and regular updates for family members who live far away
Relief for family caregivers, available around the clock including overnight
Rides to appointments and errands, provided as part of a broader care plan
Full range of services at zero out-of-pocket cost for eligible veterans through our VA contract
Companion care works well for seniors who are largely independent but could benefit from regular support and connection.
Regular visits from a familiar, trusted person provide meaningful human connection.
Scheduled visits and check-in updates give distant family members peace of mind.
Support with day-to-day tasks without the need for personal or hands-on care from the agency.
Temporary companionship and light assistance while getting back to full strength.
For seniors who also need personal or hands-on care, our full range of services is available. Learn more at our Companion Care overview page.
Caregivers who share your loved one's life experience
Our caregivers are experienced, mature adults. Conversation flows naturally because they share the same generational background, cultural touchpoints, and memories.
The Same Caregivers, Visit After Visit
Consistency is the difference between care that works and care that wears everyone out. Caregivers stay long-term, which means your loved one sees the same familiar faces instead of constant change. We track the Continuity of Care Index to make sure the same caregivers stay with the same clients over time. Consistency also improves safety, especially for clients with mobility challenges or cognitive decline.
VA, Medicare Advantage, and PACE contracts
Only a small percentage of home care agencies hold contracts with any one of these programs. We hold all three, reflecting the quality standards each requires from approved providers.
Level 2 Background-Screened Caregivers
Every caregiver completes Level 2 background screening through Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, the most thorough screening level available in the state.
Getting started is straightforward. Most families go from first call to active care within 48 hours to one week, depending on the care schedule needed.
Call us or reach out online. Our intake coordinator will spend about 10 to 15 minutes talking through your situation and your loved one's needs to see whether companion care is the right fit. There is no obligation to move forward.
If you decide to move forward, documents are sent for review and signature. They can be completed digitally or in person, whichever works best for your family.
A registered nurse visits the home for a one-hour assessment. This typically happens within 24 to 48 hours of your initial call.
We match based on skill set, availability, proximity, and personality to find a caregiver who is the right fit.
Simple schedules can start within a couple of days. More involved arrangements take slightly longer to coordinate.
Most families pay privately, but eligible veterans and those with certain Medicare Advantage or PACE plans may have coverage options that reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket costs.
Billed every other week for the previous two weeks of care. No upfront payment required.
Eligible veterans pay zero out of pocket. The VA authorizes a set number of weekly hours and we schedule care accordingly.
Qualifying Medicare Advantage plans may cover services at no cost to the client, based on authorized hours.
PACE participants receive services at zero out-of-pocket cost within their authorized weekly hours.
We provide companion care throughout Manatee County and neighboring communities. If you’re not sure whether we serve your area, give us a call.
Manatee County
Bradenton | South Bradenton | West Bradenton | Bayshore Gardens | Palmetto | Ellenton | Parrish | Holmes Beach | Anna Maria | Bradenton Beach | Longboat Key | Lakewood Ranch
Sarasota County
Sarasota | Sarasota Springs | Fruitville | Gulf Gate Estates | Venice | Lakewood Ranch
Most families start with a short 10 to 15 minute call to talk through the situation and see whether companion care is the right fit. There is no obligation to move forward.
Companion care includes regular visits from a trained caregiver who provides companionship, help with meals and errands, medication reminders, and light day-to-day support. It does not include hands-on personal care such as bathing or dressing. Families looking for that level of support can ask about our personal care services.
The main difference is who provides the care. Our caregivers are experienced, mature adults who share a generational background with the clients they serve. That shared experience makes companionship feel natural rather than clinical. We also track caregiver turnover and continuity of care, two metrics most agencies don’t measure or share publicly.
From your first call, care typically begins within 48 hours to one week. A registered nurse visits the home for an in-depth assessment, usually within 24 to 48 hours of your call. After the assessment, the care team matches the client with caregivers and builds the schedule from there.
Care schedules start from as few as 6 hours per week and can increase based on what your loved one needs. Companion care does not require a minimum commitment beyond that. If care needs change over time, schedules can be adjusted. More intensive personal care services are also available for seniors who need hands-on support in addition to companionship.
Yes. Companion care visits can include outings, shared activities, games, conversation, or simply spending time together in a way that feels natural to the client. The peer-to-peer model at Seniors Helping Seniors® means caregivers often share the same generational background as the clients they visit, so activities and conversation come naturally rather than feeling forced or clinical.
We serve Bradenton and the surrounding Manatee County area, including Palmetto, Ellenton, Parrish, Lakewood Ranch, and the barrier islands. We also serve much of Sarasota County. If you’re unsure whether we cover your specific area, call us at 941-877-1000.
We will make a change. Our goal is long-term consistency, not forcing a pairing that doesn’t work. We listen to your feedback, adjust if needed, and introduce a caregiver who is a better fit. Match changes are uncommon, but when they’re needed, we handle them promptly and professionally.
