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Wellness Care
Level 1 of 3 · $30 an hour
Help that keeps them living on their own, longer.
For the parent who is still doing well, and you'd like to keep it that way. A regular caregiver brings company, good meals, a tidy and safe home, and reasons to get out of the house. Those small things are what protect independence.
Not ready to talk yet? Ask Cara or fill out our Care Questionnaire (about 8 minutes).
Why it matters
Independence is usually lost in small steps.
It rarely ends with one big event. Meals get skipped, the stairs feel harder, friends stop calling, a fall happens when nobody is around. Each of those is something a caregiver can help with, well before more care is needed.
Sources: AARP Home and Community Preferences Survey, 2024; CDC, older adult falls; CDC, loneliness risks for older adults; 2024 Lancet Commission on dementia.
How Wellness Care helps
Six things a caregiver does that add up to more good years at home.
Every visit is built around what keeps your loved one strong, sharp and connected, not just a list of chores.
A mind that stays engaged
Conversation, games, stories, hobbies
Real company, not a check-in from the doorway. Talking, laughing and doing things together is one of the best things for memory and mood.
Steady on their feet
Walks, gentle movement, getting out
Staying active keeps muscles and balance strong. We make moving part of the visit, at whatever pace feels right.
Eating well
Meal planning, cooking, grocery runs
When cooking for one gets tiring, meals get skipped. We cook their favorites together and leave food ready for later.
A safer home
Light housekeeping, laundry, clear paths
Clutter and piled-up laundry are trip hazards. A tidy home is a home with fewer falls.
Days that run smoothly
Medication reminders, routines, appointments
A friendly reminder to take medicine, keep the doctor's appointment, and stick to the routine that keeps them well.
Someone who notices
The same familiar caregiver
A caregiver who knows them notices small changes early, like less appetite or a new unsteadiness, so you can act before it becomes a crisis.
The little things
And help with the things that pile up.
Wellness Care also covers the small jobs that get harder to keep up with, and the ones that make a week feel like their own.
Phones, tablets and video calls
Help with the phone, the TV remote or a tablet, and setting up video calls so they can see the grandkids.
Pets and plants
Feeding and walking the dog, cleaning the litter box, watering plants and tidying the porch or patio.
Mail and paperwork
Sorting the mail, reading letters aloud, reminders for bills and help with simple forms. We don't handle money or banking.
Memories and hobbies
Photo albums, memory books, crafts, cards and letters to family, and decorating for the holidays.
Good Days Out
Care that gets them out the door.
When driving stops, weeks can shrink to the living room. With Wellness Care, a visit can be lunch and cards at a senior center, a book club at the library, or a slow walk through a garden. We drive, we stay right beside them, and we bring them home.
- MondayAn afternoon at the Library Center
- WednesdayLunch and cards at the Northview Center
- FridayA slow walk through the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden
An example only. You approve every place, and we plan around how they get around.
A real visit
What four hours can look like.
Every plan is different. Here's one example of a Wellness Care visit for a mom who lives alone.
Who it's for
A good fit if they are:
✓ Living alone and spending a lot of the day by themselves
✓ No longer driving, or not comfortable driving far
✓ Skipping meals, or cooking less than they used to
✓ Getting behind on housework or laundry
✓ Home from the hospital and getting their strength back
✓ Fine on their own, but you live far away and worry
Wellness Care does not include hands-on help like bathing or dressing. If that's needed, Personal Care is the next level.
Start before you have to
The best time to start is while things are going well.
Many families wait until after a fall or a hospital stay. Starting with a couple of visits a week while your loved one is doing well means they get to know their caregiver on good days, routines are already in place, and if more help is ever needed, it comes from someone they already trust.
It also gives you peace of mind now. You'll know someone is seeing them, eating with them and getting them out, even on the days you can't be there.
Transparent pricing
$30 an hour
A minimum of 4 hours per visit and 8 hours per week. Every client gets a personal care plan and a caregiver matched to them.
Want more flexibility? Coming soon, clients can book Wellness Care (Level 1) visits in our app from 2 hours, with no weekly minimum. App visits depend on caregiver availability.
Ways to save
Best Price Guarantee: for new private-pay clients, we'll beat a comparable written rate from a professional home care agency for your first 6 months. Additional eligibility terms may apply.
HomeTogether TV included: with 20 or more private-pay hours a week, video calls and gentle check-ins on their TV come at no charge. Learn more
Common questions
No. Wellness Care is non-medical help without hands-on care like bathing, dressing or toileting. If that's needed, Personal Care is the next level up, and we can change the plan as needs change.
Yes. Errands, appointments and outings are a big part of Wellness Care. The caregiver drives, stays with them the whole time, and brings them home. Admission, meal and class costs are paid by the family.
Our caregivers give friendly medication reminders and help keep the daily routine on track. They don't give medicine or provide nursing care.
Visits are at least 4 hours, with at least 8 hours a week. Many families start with two visits a week and add more when it feels right. Want more flexibility? Coming soon, clients can also book Wellness Care (Level 1) visits in the Caring Companions app from 2 hours, with no weekly minimum. App visits depend on which caregivers are free, so think of the app as one more way to get help.
That's very common. Many families introduce Wellness Care as a helper for errands, outings or the house rather than as "care." Once a good match is made, most people look forward to the visits. We're happy to talk through how to bring it up.
What families & caregivers say
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