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Why it matters
Eating well is part of staying independent.
Poor appetite and skipped meals often go unnoticed, but they lead to weight loss, weakness and slower healing. Those are the things that make a fall or an illness harder to recover from.
Sources: Malnutrition in a national sample of older adults, NHATS 2017; CDC, older adult falls.
What's included
More than just cooking.
✓ Planning the week's meals with them
✓ Grocery shopping, or going together
✓ Cooking fresh, home-style meals
✓ Following diets their doctor set, like low salt or diabetic
✓ Leaving meals ready for later
✓ Reminders to drink water through the day
✓ Sitting down to eat together
✓ Dishes and kitchen cleanup
Our caregivers cook and follow a diet the doctor has set. They don't do tube feeding or other medical nutrition.
How we do it
Their kitchen, their recipes.
Their favorites
Mom's chicken and noodles, the way she makes it. We cook food that tastes like home, so they actually want to eat it.
A seat at the table
People eat better with company. Our caregivers sit down and share the meal and the conversation.
Someone who notices
Eating less, food going bad in the fridge, trouble chewing. A caregiver sees it early and lets you know.
Signs it may be time
You might be noticing:
Old or spoiled food in the fridge
Weight loss or clothes getting loose
Mostly snacks or frozen dinners
Pots left on the stove or burners left on
Not drinking much water
Saying they "aren't hungry" most days
Any of these is worth a conversation. A free in-home assessment helps us see what's going on in the kitchen and plan around it.
Transparent pricing
$30 an hour
Part of Wellness Care, so it's one plan, not an add-on. Standard visits are 4 hours or more, with at least 8 hours a week. Shorter visits may be possible, so please ask.
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.
Common questions
No. It's part of Wellness Care (and of Personal Care too), so cooking, light housekeeping, errands and company all happen in the same visit.
Yes. We follow the diet their doctor has set, such as low salt, diabetic or soft foods, and write it into their care plan.
Yes. Many families have the caregiver cook extra and leave labeled meals ready to heat up.
Groceries are paid for by your family. The caregiver can shop with your loved one or pick up a list.
Serving Springfield and nearby towns
Since 2017, our caregivers have helped families stay home across Greene, Christian, Webster and Polk counties. Our caregivers live and work right here.
See every town we serve →Explore our other home care services
Wellness Care
Company, meals, laundry, errands and medication reminders, for someone who doesn't need hands-on help.
$30 an hourPersonal Care
Everything in Wellness Care, plus bathing, dressing, toileting, walking and safe transfers.
$32 an hourAdvanced Care
Extra support for advanced dementia, serious mobility limits and other complex needs.
$34 an hourDementia & Memory Care
Patient, familiar help for someone living with memory loss, in the comfort of their own home.
24-Hour Care
Caregivers in rotating 8 or 12 hour shifts, so someone is always there.
Overnight Care
One caregiver from evening to morning, for bathroom trips, wandering or anything after dark.
What families say
From our Google reviews. 4.9 stars from 54 reviews.
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“Caring Companions is an outstanding company. Their caregivers have gone above and beyond during their care of my parents.”
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“I can’t say enough good things about Caring Companions… they really care about helping in any way they can.”
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“Have been very impressed with the compassionate care my parents have received in their home. The administration has also been very flexible to work with us and very responsive.”
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“I would recommend Caring Companions to anyone looking for excellent and reliable senior care.”
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“Wonderful care. They made my dad very comfortable and dealt with him using compassion and friendship.”
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“Excellent coordination and fulfillment of care for Mom. Very happy and satisfied with Caring Companions!”