Locally owned in Springfield, Missouri · Since 2017
Good care starts with people you can trust.
Finding the right help for someone you love is a big decision. At Caring Companions, we take the time to get to know your family, understand what matters most, and find caregivers who are a good fit.
We're right here in Springfield, and we're always happy to talk through your options.
4.9 on Google · Locally owned since 2017 · Not a franchise
Meet Your Caregiver First
Know who's coming before they knock.
Letting someone into your home is a big step. Before the first visit, we text you and your family a private link to your caregiver's profile: a friendly photo, a little about them, their experience, and why they love caregiving. Some caregivers also add a short hello video.
So when the doorbell rings, it's a face you already know, not a stranger.
What you & your family see
Ashley T.
A little about Ashley
Ashley grew up in Republic and still lives close to family. Ashley is a mom of two and loves gardening, baking bread and Sunday dinners with a full table. Ashley is warm, patient and always has time for a cup of coffee and a chat.
Say hello to Ashley
Scroll inside to see more. An example profile; Ashley is not a real caregiver. See the full profile →
Watch how it works
Dramatization. People shown are not actual clients or caregivers.
What happens after you call
Choosing home care is a big decision, and it helps to know what comes next. We walk you through every step, from the first phone call to your first visit.
Book care in about a minute.
For Caring Companions clients. After a free living room meeting and a care plan made together, the app lets you book Wellness Care visits when you need them, right from your phone, with no weekly minimum. Visits depend on caregiver availability, so it's one more way to get help. Take it for a spin now with sample information.
Where are you today?
Tell us where you are, and we'll meet you there.
I'm worried about Mom or Dad
Falls · Dementia & wandering · Overnight safety · Caregiver burnout
We need help this week
24-Hour Care · Personal Care · Wellness Care
What's the right kind of care?
Home Care vs. Assisted Living · Overnight vs. 24-Hour · Ways to Pay
Help me understand what's happening
What home care is · When it's time · How it works · Ways to pay
"We believe families deserve clear information before making a difficult decision, and we'll always point you toward the care that's right for your situation, even when it isn't one of ours."
Meet Cara, your care coordinator
Not sure where to start? Tell us what's happening.
Cara will help you understand your options, with no sales pressure and no account required, the same way an experienced coordinator would talk you through it.
Ask CaraCare that grows with you
Five levels, one continuum.
Move between levels as needs change, without ever switching providers or starting over with a new agency.
01 · Connection
HomeTogether™
Virtual check-ins and monitoring, with no caregiver in the home.
02 · Everyday life
Wellness Care
Help with routines, meals, and light household tasks.
03 · Hands-on
Personal Care
Bathing, dressing, mobility, and daily self-care support.
04 · Recovery
Transition Care
Support after a hospital stay, surgery, or rehab.
05 · Complex care
Specialized Care
Dementia, Parkinson’s, stroke, and hospice needs.
Care starts at
Have active Medicaid and want to direct your own care? Our sister company, Caring Companions Consumer Directed Services, can help: (417) 218-2888.
Talk through pricing →Video calls and gentle check-ins, right on their TV.
Meet HomeTogether TV: a small device that turns the television your loved one already watches into easy family video calls, medication reminders, and quiet safety sensing. No smartphone, nothing new to learn, and it works anywhere in the country.
- ✓ Family calls appear right on the TV, up to 10 people
- ✓ Radar safety sensing with a physical camera privacy shutter
- ✓ Included free for our private-pay families at 20+ hours a week
From the Resource Library
Explore the full library →
Dementia & Alzheimer's
Recognizing early signs of dementia
What's normal aging, what isn't, and when to see a doctor.
Hospital Discharge
Coming home after a hospital stay
A checklist for the first 72 hours, and how to avoid readmission.
Paying for Care
Private pay, long-term care insurance, VA, and Medicare GUIDE
A clear guide to who pays for what, and how to start.
What families & caregivers say
Real, verified Google reviews from the people we care for, and the caregivers on our team.
Have questions? We're happy to talk.
No pressure and no sales pitch. Call us, or book a free visit where we come to the house and talk it through with you.
Join our team
Love helping people? Become a caregiver.
We hire caregivers and CNAs in Springfield and nearby towns. You are our employee, not a contractor, with flexible schedules and an office team that has your back. The application takes about 2 minutes.