Loneliness is the silent health crisis facing seniors across Des Moines County and Southeast Iowa. Our companion care service pairs your loved one with a warm, reliable caregiver who provides meaningful social connection, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and safe transportation—keeping your parent engaged, nourished, and living in a clean, organized home. At $32 per hour for shifts over 3 hours, professional companionship is more affordable than most families expect.
Social engagement, homemaking, and peace of mind for families
Companion care is non-medical support designed to address the emotional, social, and practical needs of seniors who live alone or spend significant portions of the day by themselves. While personal care addresses physical needs like bathing and dressing, companion care addresses the equally important need for human connection, mental stimulation, and a well-maintained living environment. For many seniors in Burlington, West Burlington, Fort Madison, and across Des Moines County, companion care is the difference between merely existing at home and truly thriving at home.
Research from the National Institute on Aging has established that social isolation significantly increases the risk of cognitive decline, heart disease, depression, weakened immune function, and premature mortality in older adults. The health impact of chronic loneliness is comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes per day. Companion care directly counters this by providing consistent, meaningful human interaction that keeps seniors mentally sharp, emotionally engaged, and physically active.
Our companion caregivers do far more than sit quietly in a chair. They are trained to actively engage your loved one in conversation, shared activities, and light household management that makes daily life safer and more enjoyable. Every companion care plan is customized based on your parent's interests, personality, daily routine, and specific household needs—ensuring the caregiver becomes a trusted, welcomed presence rather than an intrusion.
Companion care is ideal for seniors who are physically capable of managing most personal care tasks independently but who live alone, have limited social contact, or are experiencing subtle signs of decline that family members have noticed during visits. If your parent still bathes and dresses independently but has stopped cooking meals, let the housekeeping slide, or seems increasingly withdrawn, companion care is often the perfect starting point.
Companion care is also an excellent option for families who live out of state or at a distance and cannot visit frequently. Knowing that a trained, background-checked caregiver is checking on your parent several times a week—ensuring they are eating well, the home is clean, medications are being remembered, and they have someone to talk to—provides immeasurable peace of mind.
Many families begin with companion care and gradually add personal care services as needs evolve. Because our care plans are fully customizable, this transition is seamless. Your loved one keeps the same caregiver, the same routine, and the same relationship—only the level of hands-on assistance increases.
No hidden fees. No contracts. No surprises. Just honest, upfront rates.
Shifts longer than 3 hours
Shifts 3 hours or less
Call today to schedule your free in-home assessment. We will match your parent with a caregiver whose personality and interests complement theirs.