Friendly, professional companion care for Gainesville seniors who are mostly independent but benefit from regular social engagement, help with errands, and a warm hand around the house.
What companion care includes
For many Gainesville seniors, the hardest part of aging in place isn’t the laundry or the groceries — it’s the quiet. Companion care fills that gap. Our caregivers spend unhurried time with your loved one: a friend who shows up consistently, knows their stories, watches their favorite show, walks the dog with them, and notices when something’s a little off.
Typical companion care services include:
Friendly conversation, hobbies, games, and walks
Medication reminders (we don’t administer, but we remind)
Light meal preparation and grocery shopping
Transportation to appointments, the grocery store, and social outings
Light housekeeping — dishes, laundry, tidying
Pet care assistance (feeding, walking, vet trips)
Help with mail, bills, and household paperwork
Family check-ins and wellness updates
How much does companion care cost in Gainesville?
Companion care in Gainesville and across Alachua County typically runs $26–$30 per hour. Most families use companion care for a few hours, two or three days a week to start — a manageable cost that delivers significant peace of mind. Hours can scale up as needs change.
We offer free in-home assessments to give you transparent pricing. We accept long-term care insurance, VA Aid & Attendance benefits, private pay, and Medicare Advantage plans that cover non-medical home care.
Why Gainesville families choose us for companion care
The right companion caregiver is more than a service — they become a trusted part of your loved one’s week. We take that seriously.
Personality-first matching. We learn who your loved one is before we pick a caregiver.
Same caregiver, consistently. Predictability matters — especially for seniors with early memory changes.
Unhurried visits. No clock-watching. Your caregiver is present.
Local Gainesville team. Real people from your community, not a 1-800 franchise.
No long-term contracts. Adjust hours, days, or services anytime.
No. Companion care is non-hands-on — social engagement, errands, light housekeeping. Personal care includes hands-on assistance with bathing, dressing, and mobility. Many families start with companion care and add personal care as needs evolve.
It varies widely. Some Gainesville families start with 4–6 hours twice a week and find that’s plenty. Others build to 20–30 hours a week. We design the schedule around your loved one’s routine, not the other way around.
Yes. All our caregivers are insured to transport clients in their own vehicles or yours. Doctor visits, grocery runs, the salon, lunch with friends — companion caregivers are happy to drive.
We’ll send a thoroughly briefed backup caregiver who’s reviewed your loved one’s care plan and preferences. We try to keep the backup consistent too, so over time you have one primary caregiver and one familiar fill-in.
Other services we offer
A full range of in-home senior care for Gainesville families.
Let’s start with a conversation about your family.
No pressure, no commitment. Just a warm, honest conversation about what your loved one needs — and how our Gainesville senior care team can help them age comfortably at home.