Companion Care at Home in Chicago and Nearby Suburbs
No one should feel alone at home. We bring connection.
Companion care keeps daily life running smoothly and spirits high. At Livewell Home Care, caregivers provide friendly support, errands, appointments, light household help, and meaningful engagement. Plans are personalized, flexible, and focused on independence and dignity.
Serving Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glenview, Northbrook, Glencoe, Highland Park, Evanston, Lake Forest, Park Ridge, Chicago, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Riverwoods, Burr Ridge, Long Grove, Deerfield, and surrounding areas.
What Is Companion Care
Companion care is non-medical support that reduces isolation and helps with everyday tasks. It complements personal care and skilled home health. Your written plan outlines visit frequency, tasks, preferences, safety steps, and how we will communicate with family.
Companionship and Socialization
- Conversation tailored to each person
- Daily check-ins that reduce loneliness and anxiety
- Reminiscence and life story prompts that spark connection
- News, sports, and faith-based discussion when requested
- Engagement activities
- Board games, puzzles, and card games
- Reading aloud, audiobooks, and music playlists
- Gentle walks and stretching approved by the care team
- Routine building
- Morning start-up routines that set the day
- Afternoon structure to avoid long inactive periods
- Evening wind-down that promotes restful sleep
Running Errands and Grocery Shopping
- Pre-trip planning
- Create shopping lists based on preferences and budgets
- Check the pantry and fridge to avoid duplicate purchases
- Review coupons or store apps if provided
- Errands completion
- Grocery runs with put-away and labeling
- Pharmacy pickups and returns
- Post office, bank deposits, dry cleaning, and simple returns
- After-visit organization
- Rotate perishables for first in first out use
- Note low inventory items for the next visit
- Quick fridge and pantry tidy
Meal Preparation and Hydration Support
- Simple, nutritious meal prep
- Breakfast, lunch, and light dinners as scheduled
- Safe reheating with clear labels and dates
- Snack set up for easy access
- Dietary preferences
- Low-sodium or diabetic friendly choices per plan
- Texture adjustments when needed
- Respect for cultural foods and mealtime customs
- Hydration and safety
- Water and beverage reminders
- Positioning for comfortable eating
- Kitchen tidy that reduces clutter and slip risks
Light Housekeeping and Light Laundry
- High-impact tidying
- Dishes, counters, sinks, and table wipe downs
- Sweep or quick vacuum in main living areas
- Trash collection and disposal
- Laundry support
- Wash, dry, fold, and linen change as scheduled
- Separate delicates and everyday clothes
- Place clean items where they are easy to reach
- Safety-focused organizing
- Clear pathways and remove trip hazards
- Coil cords and secure small rugs if the family approves
- Basic disinfecting of high-touch surfaces
Organizing Mail and Household Management
- Mail sorting
- Separate personal letters, bills, and offers
- Flag due dates and set reminders on calendars
- Shred or discard unwanted items with permission
- Calendar and reminders
- Maintain appointment lists and transport times
- Prepare to-go folders for medical visits
- Simple budget tracking if requested by family
- Basic tech assistance
- Phone contacts and speed dial setup
- Tablet or TV app sign-ins when credentials are provided
- Photo sharing with family to encourage connection
Transportation to Appointments and Outings
- Safe, supported trips
- Medical appointments and therapy sessions
- Pharmacy and grocery stops on the same route
- Haircuts, barber visits, and personal errands
- Escort support
- Stay during visits when requested
- Help with paperwork and check-in
- Share visit notes with family if authorized
- Social life
- Parks, libraries, senior centers, and faith communities
- Coffee shops and neighborhood walks
- Seasonal events in Chicago and the North Shore
Assistance with Hobbies and Engagement
- Creative activities
- Crafts, knitting, drawing, or simple DIY
- Gardening and plant care near windows or patios
- Music playlists, singing, or light instruments
- Brain fitness
- Word games, number games, and memory apps
- Photo albums and family history projects
- Short learning videos on topics of interest
- Purpose and routine
- Light pet care if approved by the family
- Small home projects that bring a sense of accomplishment
- Gentle accountability that keeps goals moving
Benefits for Families
- Reliable companionship that reduces isolation and improves mood
- Safer home with clutter control and light housekeeping
- Fewer missed appointments and better follow-through on errands
- Consistent visit notes and optional summaries for families
- Flexible hours from occasional visits to daily support
Helping Seniors Live Well.
We’re here to help your loved one feel safe, supported, and cared for around-the-clock. And when families face caregiver burnout, we provide the steady, compassionate support they can count on.
Who Often Chooses Companion Care
- Seniors who live alone and want routine check-ins
- Individuals after a hospital or rehab stay who need help with errands and meals
- Family caregivers who need respite and peace of mind
We understand that home care is about trust. That’s why our caregivers are carefully selected, trained, and supported to ensure you receive care from people who are as compassionate as they are skilled.
How Companion Care Works With Other Services
- Combine with Personal Care for bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Add Memory Care techniques for clients with cognitive changes
- Coordinate tasks with home health, therapy, and hospice teams
Example Weekly Visit Plan
- Mon
- Grocery shop and put away
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Prepare lunch and two labeled dinners
- Wed
- Primary care follow-up with transportation and escort
- Mail sorting and bill reminders
- Walk or stretching and hydration reminders
- Fri
- Pharmacy pickup and pantry check
- Social visit to the park or a coffee shop
- Linen change and weekend snack prep
Local Familiarity
We serve Chicago and nearby suburbs. Typical outing ideas include lakefront walks, local parks, libraries, senior centers, and community events in Park Ridge, Evanston, Northbrook, Wilmette, Glenview, Highland Park, Downers Grove, Winnetka, Glencoe, and surrounding areas. We adapt outings to mobility and weather.
At Livewell Home Care, we believe home is more than a place — it’s where comfort, familiarity, and independence thrive.
Getting Started
- Call or submit a request for a free in-home consultation
- We learn routines, preferences, and goals
- You receive a written plan with schedule options
- We match a caregiver and begin visits
- We review progress and adjust as needs change
Contact Us!
When you fill out this form, you can expect to receive a call and email from our professional staff. We will reach out to you and answer your questions.
FAQs for Companion Care at Home
Companion care includes conversation, social engagement, errands, grocery shopping, meal preparation, light laundry, light housekeeping, organizing mail, transportation to appointments, and hobby support. It does not include medical procedures, wound care, or hands-on personal care such as bathing and toileting unless you add Personal Care services to the plan.
Yes. Caregivers can drive or accompany the client using preferred transportation, help with check-in, take notes if authorized, and ensure safe return home.
Yes. Caregivers plan simple meals, shop for groceries, prepare and label food, and encourage hydration. They can follow low-sodium, diabetic friendly, or texture-modified preferences when provided by the family or care team.
We create a weekly engagement plan that can include walks, games, puzzles, reading, music, visits to parks or libraries, and video calls with family. The plan matches interests, mobility, and energy levels.
Yes. Caregivers use calm cueing, routine building, and brain-friendly activities. For moderate to advanced dementia, we recommend adding specialized Memory Care to the plan.
Common options include hourly visits, half-day blocks, full-day coverage, and overnight companionship. Minimums vary by area. After an assessment, many clients start within 24 to 72 hours. Same-day starts are possible when schedules allow.
Included tasks are dishes, counters, sweeping, trash, light laundry, linen changes, and tidying common areas. Tasks that require ladders, heavy lifting, or outdoor maintenance are not included for safety.