Companion Care Services
We’re here to help. Trusted companion care services focused on connection, comfort, and well-being.
Our Companion Care Services
Since 2004, LifeWorx has served over 2,500 families with compassionate and reliable in-home care services that seniors and their families can depend on. Our companion care services aim to make every day brighter by providing friendship, emotional support, and practical assistance. Through genuine conversation, engaging activities, and maintaining a warm home environment, our companion aides help clients maintain their independence and enjoy a better quality of life in the comfort of their home.
From social interaction and shared activities to meal preparation and light housekeeping, our home companion care services help clients stay connected to the world around them. Whether your loved one needs adult companion care a few hours a week or more regular support, we can customize our services to meet your family’s needs.
Social Engagement & Conversation
Loneliness can have a significant effect on a person’s well-being, especially for those living alone or far from their family. For many individuals, having someone to share their thoughts, stories, and concerns can alleviate feelings of isolation and improve mental well-being. Our companion caregivers offer a listening ear and genuine interest in the client’s experiences.
We encourage clients to share their hobbies and interests, and our caregivers join them in these activities to make each day more enjoyable. By building trust and genuine bonds, our caregivers help reduce feelings of isolation and support emotional health.
Recreational Activities & Outings
Staying mentally and physically active is important for overall health and happiness. Our senior companion care services encourage caregivers to partake in activities that are tailored to each client’s interests and abilities such as solving puzzles, baking a favorite treat, working on crafts, or gardening. These activities provide mental stimulation and moments of joy that make each day more meaningful.
Whenever possible, we encourage clients to venture out into their community for a change of scenery. Whether it’s a walk in the park, a visit to a local shop, or attending a social event, outings can help seniors stay connected. Our companion care services provide clients with opportunities for fun, creativity, and connection to make every day fulfilling and enjoyable.
Meal Preparation & Assistance
Proper nutrition is important for maintaining good health, but preparing meals and eating regularly can become challenging for some individuals. A companion caregiver can assist with every step of the process, from meal planning and grocery shopping to preparing and serving meals that meet their nutritional needs and preferences.
We take the time to understand each client’s dietary preferences and any specific health-related needs, such as low-sodium or diabetic friendly diets. With our home companion care, mealtimes can also be a social experience. Caregivers can sit with clients during meals, offering companionship and conversation, making eating a more enjoyable experience.
For those who may forget to eat or struggle with appetite, gentle reminders and encouragement from our caregivers can make a difference.
Light Housekeeping & Home Organization
A clean and organized home can contribute to mental clarity and physical safety. With LifeWorx caregivers, you can rest assured that the home will be kept tidy. Our companion caregivers help with light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up, dusting, doing laundry, and organizing belongings to keep the home safe and inviting. By maintaining a clean and orderly home, we can reduce stress and create a sense of calm for clients which allows them to maintain their independence in a familiar space.
With years of experience, our companions can also spot any potential tripping or safety hazards around the home and proactively make adjustments to prevent falls. Whether it’s weekly mail sorting, a small closet reorganization or a big attic clean-out, our companion caregivers are happy to assist in anything that will make their clients’ spaces more serene.
At Home with Audrey
Audrey, a retired teacher with a vibrant personality, shares the story of how she was able to stay in the home she loves—a place filled with memories of her late husband—thanks to the care and companionship of her LifeWorx caregiver, Donah.
How it Works
Discuss your care needs
Documenting medical needs is the easy part. Where the work comes in is understanding your loved one’s personality, their triggers and limitations, any barriers to potentially accepting care for the first time, and the little things we can add to their lives by way of a caregiver that will put a smile on their face.
Meet our caregivers
You’ll meet several fully vetted caregivers, each with a biography summarizing their skills and experience, activities they enjoy engaging in with clients, personality traits, quotes from their reference transcripts, and a photo from their in-person interview. From there, you can interview either in-person or over the phone or video call or simply decide based on their profile.
Services begin
Once you’ve chosen the right caregiver, senior home care services can begin. We do our best to keep things simple and find the perfect match for your loved one on our first time around and are encouraged by how often this happens. However, if things are not quite clicking, our Client Managers will take your feedback and go back to the drawing board for a more fitting solution. Above and beyond is the expectation, not the exception, with peace of mind as the ultimate outcome.
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Meet Our Companion Care Staff
Quality of care starts with our caregivers. Our dedicated team of Candidate Managers are responsible for proactively vetting new caregivers to ensure we always have the best fit available for your current and future needs.
Running a background check and verifying certifications is the easy part. Where our team adds value is the time spent by Reference Managers speaking with two or more local families that each applicant worked for long-term, assessing each reference for caliber, skills, validity, enthusiasm, and accuracy.
Once past the reference stage, every caregiver comes in for an in-person interview where our Candidate Managers carefully observe their personality, communication skills, punctuality, focus, flexibility, and demeanor. Our Client Managers then meet with each applicant as well, getting to know more about their background and what makes them unique to best match them with prospective clients.
Ultimately, the process ends by asking the most important question – “Is this someone I would trust in my own home to take care of my own family?” We accept only 5% of caregiver applicants, using a meticulous selection process, and enforce a one-strike policy to maintain our high standards.
With our rigorous vetting process and careful matching, you can be confident that our caregivers are not only highly qualified but also compassionate, reliable, and dedicated to enhancing your loved one’s quality of life.
Companion Care for Mom
The Problem
After dedicating 44 years to nursing, Laura faced the reality of Alzheimer’s impacting her daily life. Juggling the roles of a working mother of three, her daughter, Sarah, stepped up to care for her mother, inviting her into their home. However, the challenges soon became overwhelming for Sarah, especially when Laura set off the fire alarm, raising concerns for her safety. Sarah contacted LifeWorx seeking help for a couple of four-hour shifts per week so she could focus on the apartment they were building in their home for Laura to continue living with them.
The Solution
Laura, initially hesitant, found comfort in LifeWorx caregiver Tina’s gentle approach. After Laura had become more familiar with Tina, Sarah decided to adjust the care schedule to eight hours, five days week. During this time, LifeWorx managed logistics with Laura’s Long-Term Care Insurance, giving Sarah time for her family and career. Now living in Sarah’s home, Laura’s condition has improved with the exceptional care given 13 hours per day by Tina and Jude, her weekend caregiver. Sarah enjoys peace of mind and more time with her family.
Hours per day of companion care.
Laura’s condition improved and Sarah gained peace-of-mind.
The LifeWorx Difference
Our commitment to quality begins with our CHAP accreditation and state licensing in senior home care services, ensuring we meet the highest industry standards for safety and care. Unlike corporate or franchised home healthcare agencies, LifeWorx is privately owned and operated, which grants us the opportunity to work closely with clients and their families to address their unique circumstances with a customized plan. Our rates are straightforward and all-inclusive, with no hidden fees or overtime charges.
With LifeWorx, you are also accessing a dedicated team of professionals backed by our agency’s commitment to reliability. Anyone can walk into our ground level offices and speak with our team directly. Families have a direct line of support and can rely on our agency’s expertise to manage care. Our home care agency will provide a replacement if a caregiver is unavailable due to illness, personal commitment, or other reasons. We have fully vetted backups who are ready to step in without disrupting the care your loved one receives.
As a fully licensed and insured home care agency, we carry comprehensive insurance coverage for all our senior home care services. We’ve built our home care business on a foundation of trust and reliability, ensuring that every family we serve feels confident in their decision to partner with us.
I feel so lucky that my mother is being taken care of by aides from LifeWorx.
Our Values
Trust
Our industry-leading vetting process ensures you never have to worry about who is coming into your home. Where other agencies may put restrictions on the level of communication you have with the caregivers, we trust that each person involved has the client’s best interests at heart and will always act accordingly.
Superior Service
What sets LifeWorx apart is our dedication to a superior experience at every touch point. You won’t be shuffled between departments. When you call, your point of contact will handle your needs directly and collaborate internally to ensure an efficient and thorough solution.
Relationships
We understand how tough it can be to juggle caregiving responsibilities while simply wanting to cherish time with your loved one. Our Client Managers work closely with families to ensure a smooth transition to trusted caregivers, handling the logistics and coordination with care and expertise. Meanwhile, our caregivers go beyond providing support—they build meaningful connections through thoughtful conversations, shared activities, and genuine companionship, bringing comfort and joy to your loved one’s daily life.
Our Locations
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Florida
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Frequently Asked Questions
What tasks are included in companion care services?
These services provide emotional support, social interaction, and assistance with activities of daily living to help your loved one maintain independence and improve their quality of life. Some examples include:
- Engaging in conversations
- Accompanying clients to appointments or outings
- Help with light housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Medication reminders
How can companion care help reduce loneliness and isolation?
By providing meaningful social interaction, emotional support, and a consistent presence, companion care services can reduce loneliness and isolation. Caregivers engage in conversations, share meals, and participate in activities that bring joy and mental stimulation to seniors.
Are LifeWorx’ companion caregivers trained to work with clients with dementia or Alzheimer’s?
Most of our caregivers have experience handling the challenges posed by memory loss and cognitive decline. They work closely with families and medical professionals to adapt services as needs evolve, ensuring continuity and quality of care.
How often can a companion caregiver visit, and for how long?
There’s no limit to how often a companion can visit, and we recommend a minimum of three days per week for companion services. Once a relationship has been established, shorter visits may be possible, however our minimum shift when initiating care is 4-5 hours per visit depending on the location.
How can families stay involved in a loved one’s life while using companion care?
Our caregivers can update the family as frequently as requested. Most of our caregivers update the client’s family on a daily or weekly basis.
What forms of payment does LifeWorx accept?
LifeWorx only accepts Long-Term Care insurance and private pay. Our Long-Term Care Insurance Administrator is available to review your policy and answer questions you might have about initiating claims and receiving reimbursements.
How quickly can you initiate service?
Depending on the needs of the client, we can start services the next day. If the need is very specialized, it may take an additional day or two.
