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 Chicago’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 Chicago.
Since 2002, Home Instead has provided companion care for older adults throughout Oak Park, IL—helping them stay independent and supported at home.Proudly caring for communities near you:
Bellwood, Berkeley, Chicago, Elmwood Park, Forest Park, Franklin Park, Hillside, Maywood, Melrose Park, Oak Park, River Forest, River Grove, Schiller Park, Stone Park
...to name a few.
Companion Care Services FAQs
Companion care can include conversation, shared meals, walks, games, errands, transportation, hobbies, or simply a familiar person present during the day. Fall prevention in older homes, transportation to appointments, mobility support, and help after hospitalization or rehabilitation.
After a stay at Rush Oak Park Hospital or a local rehabilitation facility, the team helps prepare the home routine and connects the family with practical daily support.
Yes. Regular visits can add structure and connection while also helping the family notice when routines, appetite, mobility, or mood begin to change.
Across Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park, and West Side Chicago communities, the team can build a schedule around the client’s interests and the family’s preferred communication.
Specialized support can bring more structure to a situation involving memory loss, mobility changes, multiple conditions, or a difficult transition. In Oak Park, The hands-on team draws on more than 20 years of nursing experience across the office and works with Rush Oak Park Hospital, rehabilitation facilities, senior living communities, and local education programs. Fall prevention in older homes and transportation to appointments are practical parts of the conversation.
The team can coordinate a customized schedule around the person's abilities, routines, safety needs, and family communication preferences. The plan can change when the situation changes.
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