A Familiar Face, a Few Times a Week

Not every family needs hands-on care yet. Sometimes what an aging parent really needs is company: someone to share a meal with, ride along to an appointment, keep up with the errands, and quietly keep an eye on how they are doing. That is companion care, and for a lot of families in Cherry Hill it is the first, easiest step.

Companion care is non-medical. Our caregivers help with the things that make a day go smoothly and a home feel less lonely: conversation and real interaction, meal preparation, light housekeeping, reminders, grocery runs, and getting to the hair appointment or the doctor. If your loved one also needs hands-on help with bathing, dressing, or mobility, we provide that too, and we can build both into one plan.

Why companionship is real care

Loneliness is not a small thing for an older adult living alone. It shows up as missed meals, skipped medications, a flat mood, and a slow pull away from the things they used to enjoy. A steady companion who shows up, knows your mother's stories, and notices when something is off is doing more than passing time. They are often the first to catch a problem early, while it is still small.

We try to keep the same caregiver, or the smallest possible group, with your loved one. Familiar faces are the whole point of companion care.

Care that a nurse keeps an eye on

Even a companionship plan gets clinical oversight here. Our knowledgeable Director of Nursing, Carol Feliciano, BSN, RN, reviews each plan and updates it as a loved one's needs change, so a small shift in health does not get missed. Your day-to-day point of contact is a dedicated Client Care Coordinator, Charice Creecy, who goes by CC. She handles the schedule and supervises the caregivers, so you are never the one chasing down coverage.

If the first caregiver is not the right personality fit, say so and we will switch. Companionship only works when the two people actually click, and that is not something we can guarantee on the first try.

As little or as much as you need

Companion care can be a few hours a couple of days a week, or it can grow as needs grow. There is no long-term contract. It starts with a phone call to Kyra, our intake coordinator, who listens and then sends you a written preliminary care plan before you decide anything. You can reach our office at (856) 857-6120.

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Common questions about companion care

What is the difference between companion care and personal care?
Companion care is non-medical: company, meals, errands, light housekeeping, and a watchful eye. Personal care adds hands-on help with bathing, dressing, and getting around. Many families start with companionship and add personal care later. We can do either or both in one plan.

How does paying for companion care work?
Most families pay privately or through long-term care insurance, and when a policy covers it we file the paperwork and bill the insurer directly. Hours are flexible and there is no long-term contract. We are private-pay and do not work through Medicaid or state programs. Call us and we will give you a cost based on the hours you have in mind.

Can veterans benefits help cover it?
They can. Comfort Keepers is an official VA provider, and many wartime veterans and surviving spouses qualify for the VA Aid and Attendance benefit, which can help pay for in-home care including companionship. We will help you understand whether it applies.

How do you choose and check your caregivers?
A background check is only the starting point. We also check references, our nurse does a hands-on skills assessment, and we keep detailed notes over time so we really know the people we send. We employ our caregivers rather than working as a registry, and we are accredited by NIHCA to a hospital-grade standard.

Can we start with just a few hours a week?
Yes. Many companion plans begin with a couple of short visits a week and grow only if and when they need to. You are not locked in.