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 Burlington’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 Burlington.
Since 2020, Home Instead has provided companion care for older adults throughout Burlington, WI—helping them stay independent and supported at home.Proudly caring for communities near you:
Kenosha, Bristol, Salem, Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes, Genoa City, Lake Geneva, Pleasant Prairie, Walworth, Williams Bay, Delavan, Elkhorn, Bohner’s Lake
...to name a few.
Companion Care Services FAQs
Companion care covers the visits that make daily life richer — conversation, shared hobbies, walks, help with errands and appointments, meals together, and outings to places the client enjoys. Beyond logistics, it provides genuine social connection, which supports both mental and physical health.
A client of ours recovered from a fall and a stay in rehab. His care hours decreased as he improved, but he chose to stay on as a client purely because of his bond with his Care Pro. His daughter said they were like 'two little boys up to mischief' — laughing, sharing inside jokes and looking forward to every visit.
Before we introduce a Care Pro, we learn what your parent enjoys — topics they love to talk about, how they spend their time, their sense of humor and their preferred pace. We look for a Care Pro who will feel like a natural match, not just someone filling a time slot.
Good matching takes a little more time on the front end, but it results in visits your parent actually looks forward to.
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