Home Instead solely provides nonmedical care
Companion care to support the whole person.
A little company can go a long way. Maybe you live alone, or you don’t drive as much. Maybe you simply want someone to share in the things you love. Companion care from Home Instead helps you stay connected and engaged with the life you love.
Here’s how companion care can help:
- More connection & less isolation – enjoy friendly conversations and shared moments that reduce loneliness.
- Do more of what you love – from hobbies and games to walks and puzzles, stay engaged with what you enjoy most.
- Extra awareness at home – a regular presence may help notice changes in routines or well-being so families can stay informed.
- Support with daily routines – let us help with meals, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and more.
- Outings and transportation – get a ride to errands, appointments, and community activities.
- Confidence knowing someone is there – benefit from having a caring presence and an extra set of eyes around the house.

How we make companion care feel personal.
Our approach to companion care starts with getting to know you. What are your care needs? What are your hobbies and what brings you joy? Then when it’s time to match you with a vetted Care Pro, we consider compatibility, experience, and skill fit. Because while we want you to get the best care, we also want companionship to feel natural.
From there, care stays personal. Whether it’s a conversation, completing a puzzle, or helping you get around the house, your local Care Pro will show up with warmth and respect.
Friendly companionship on your schedule.
Home Instead Guilford’s In-Home Companion Care services include:
- Activities of Daily Living
- Toileting
- Cognitive Engagement
- Bathing and Grooming
- Meal Preparation
- Transportation
- Light Housekeeping
- Companionship
- Medication Reminders

Trusted in-home companion care for all of Guilford, CT.
Since 2003, Home Instead has provided companion care for older adults throughout Guilford, CT—helping them stay independent and supported at home.Proudly caring for communities near you:
Northford, Old Saybrook, Wallingford, Westbrook, Branford, Centerbrook, Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Durham, East Haven, Essex, Guilford, Haddam, Higganum, Ivoryton, Killingworth, Madison, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven
...to name a few.
Companion Care Services FAQs
A visit might begin with coffee and conversation, then move into a walk, cards, a puzzle, meal preparation, grocery shopping, an errand, or transportation to an appointment. Sometimes the most useful part is simply having someone present who knows the client's routine.
Care Pros learn the person's interests, favorite activities, and stories. That helps visits feel like time spent with someone familiar instead of a rotating list of tasks.
Yes. A consistent Care Pro can offer conversation, shared meals, walks, games, and encouragement to stay active and hydrated. The purpose is not to force activity but to give the client a reliable reason to connect with another person.
Families can discuss how often visits should happen and what the client is most likely to enjoy. The schedule can also include errands, transportation, or everyday support when those needs are part of the plan.
Yes. All of our Care Pros drive, and transportation to a doctor's appointment or social activity may be included in the care plan. The Care Pro can help the client prepare, travel safely, and get settled at the destination.
Families should discuss the route, timing, and whether the client needs help walking, carrying items, or remembering what to bring. Those details make the transportation support more useful and predictable.
The Care Pro learns what the client actually enjoys, including favorite games, music, meals, neighborhood routines, and conversation topics. A visit is then shaped around that person rather than around a standard activity list.
The family can share what has worked in the past and what the client has stopped doing recently. Those observations help the team find small, realistic ways to make time at home feel more connected.
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