Dependable Companion Care in Waukee

Companion care fits when someone lives alone and goes days without much conversation, when family cannot visit as often as they would like, or when getting to appointments and outings has become hard. About one in four Americans aged 65 and older who live at home is considered socially isolated, according to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (2020). Families who also need time away can arrange respite care.

Every relationship begins with listening to a loved one's routines, preferences, and personality. A gentle in-home visit follows, and we design a care plan from what we learn. Then a companion who fits their personality and pace is matched to them, and we stay connected with the family as needs change.

The number of hours of care each week matters most, along with which tasks are included. CareScout's 2025 survey, which priced in-home care by the hour, found a national median of $35 an hour for non-medical caregiver services. Medicare does not pay for long-term care in the community, so families usually pay privately. You can get a free quote to talk through the hours you have in mind.

Yes, a companion can go along to appointments and outings, and can provide a ride to an appointment. Errands such as grocery shopping and prescription pick-ups are part of the help too. Pet sitting and meal prep can be added alongside companionship.

No. Companion care is non-medical, so there are no nursing tasks, only company, conversation, and everyday help at home. For household tasks, light housekeeping covers dusting, tidying, dishes, and laundry.

We provide companion care to older adults and their families across central Iowa. That includes Adel, Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Clive, Dallas Center, De Soto, Des Moines, Earlham, Granger, Grimes, Johnston, Madrid, Norwalk, Perry, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Urbandale, Van Meter, Waukee, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights, and Winterset.

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