Meaningful Social Connection, Daily Support, and Peace of Mind
Loneliness and isolation can impact health as much as chronic illness. Compassion Home Care Services provides warm, reliable companion care in Calgary—bringing conversation, light support, and purposeful activities that make each day safer and more enjoyable. Whether your loved one wants a walking partner, help organizing the day, or someone to share a meal and a chat, we tailor visits to their interests and energy.
We also proudly serve Airdrie, Chestermere, Okotoks, and Edmonton.
What Is Companion Care?
Companion care focuses on social connection and everyday assistance that doesn’t require clinical care. It’s ideal for seniors who are safe at home but benefit from structure, reminders, and a friendly presence. Our caregivers provide conversation, engagement, light errands, appointment support, and routine check-ins—keeping families informed with brief updates after each visit.
Unlike personal care (which is hands-on with ADLs), companion care emphasizes motivation, company, and gentle guidance. Many clients start here and add services as needs evolve.
Who We Help
- Older adults living alone who want regular company and a dependable visitor to look forward to.
- Seniors who recently stopped driving and need help staying active and connected.
- Adults recovering from illness or loss who benefit from encouragement and gentle routine-building.
- Family caregivers who need scheduled respite while ensuring their loved one isn’t alone.
Our coordinators learn hobbies, favourite topics, mobility level, and preferred outing spots to craft visits that feel natural—not clinical.
Companion Care Services We Offer
- Conversation & engagement: Coffee chats, current events, games, puzzles, music, photo albums, faith practices, and light cognitive activities.
- Daily structure & gentle reminders: Time prompts for meals, hydration, medications (reminder-only), short walks, and rest.
- Errands & shopping: Grocery lists, pick-ups, post office, pharmacy runs; help putting items away and organizing.
- Meal companionship: Simple meal prep support, plating, and shared mealtimes to encourage appetite.
- Appointments & outings support: Safe transportation assistance, accompaniment, and note-taking if requested.
- Tech help & check-ins: Video calls with family, reading mail, calendar reminders, and wellbeing check calls.
- Light household touch-ups: Tidy common areas used during the visit to keep things comfortable.
Popular bundles: Companion Care + Appointments & Outings + Meal Planning & Preparation for clients who want social time, fresh air, and easier meals.
Benefits of Companion Care at Home
- Improved mood & motivation: Regular visits reduce loneliness and encourage healthy routines.
- Safer, more engaged days: Gentle cues, short walks, and structured activities help prevent deconditioning.
- Better nutrition & hydration: Shared meals and reminders support steady eating and fluid intake.
- Family peace of mind: A trusted set of eyes checking in—with quick updates after each visit.
- Builds a foundation for future care: Start with companionship and add personal care or nursing only if needed.
Our Calgary Care Process
Assessment & Visit Plan
A local coordinator learns routines, interests, mobility, transportation needs, and preferred visit times. We propose visit length (often 2–3 hours), frequency, and suggested activities.
Caregiver Match & Start of Care
We match by personality and interests when possible—book lovers with readers, gardeners with gardeners. Start-of-care includes a simple safety walk-through and a light plan for the first two weeks.
Ongoing Monitoring & Adjustments
We refine activities and timing around energy patterns, seasonal interests, and community events. If needs shift (e.g., support with bathing), we can add Personal Care or Nursing Services.
Why Choose Compassion for Companion Care in Calgary
- Relationship-first approach: We prioritize meaningful connection, not checklists.
- Consistency matters: Familiar caregivers build trust and routine.
- Flexible, scalable support: From one visit a week to daily check-ins or extended blocks.
- Clear communication: Brief visit summaries keep families in the loop.
- Local knowledge: Calgary-based team familiar with parks, libraries, seniors’ centres, and accessible venues.
Safety & Quality Standards
- Outing safety: Route planning, weather checks, mobility-aware pacing, and wheelchair/walker support.
- Home comfort: Clutter reduction in visited spaces, safe seating, and hydration prompts.
- Boundaries & respect: Dignity, privacy, and client-led choices at all times.
- Escalation pathway: Quick coordination with Nursing Services if health concerns arise.
Service Areas
We’re based in Calgary and also serve Airdrie, Chestermere, Okotoks, and Edmonton. Outside these areas? Contact us—we’ll try to help or recommend trusted alternatives.
How Often Should Companion Care Visits Be?
- Social boost: 1–2 visits per week for conversation, errands, and outings.
- Routine builders: 3–5 visits per week to anchor meals, hydration, and daily structure.
- High-frequency support: Daily or extended blocks for those recently bereaved, post-hospital, or at risk of isolation.
Your coordinator will tailor frequency to interests, mobility, memory, and family schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions About Companion Care in Calgary, Alberta
Can companion care include light housekeeping?
Yes—tidying the kitchen after tea, putting groceries away, and keeping common areas orderly are part of visits. For deeper cleaning, pair with Housekeeping Services.
Will caregivers push activities my loved one doesn’t enjoy?
No. We co-create an activity list and pace the day gently. The goal is enjoyment and purpose, not pressure.
Can you combine companion visits with transportation to appointments?
Absolutely. Our Appointments & Outings support can be bundled with companion time for a seamless day.
Do you provide medication administration?
Companion care offers reminders only. If administration or monitoring is needed, we’ll involve Medication Reminders & Administration or Nursing Services.
What if my loved one starts needing help with bathing or mobility?
We can add Personal Care or adjust caregiver qualifications. Care scales smoothly without switching agencies.
- See also: Appointments & Outings Support
- See also: Meal Planning & Preparation
- See also: Housekeeping Services
- See also: Personal Care
- See also: Medication Reminders & Administration
- See also: Respite Care (to support family caregivers)
Get Started
Bring conversation, fresh air, and structure back into the day. Request a free in-home assessment for companion care in Calgary, and we’ll design visits around what your loved one truly enjoys.