Companion & Homemaker Care in Aurora and Denver
Companion care is non-medical help at home: company, meals, light housekeeping, errands and medication reminders. It is for seniors who live alone or need someone with them during the day. Most families pay privately; homemaker tasks may be covered by Health First Colorado or IHSS for eligible members.
- Friendly, screened caregivers
- RN-supervised
- Care 7 days a week
- CDPHE Licensed #04Z659
- Medicare-Certified
- CHAP Accredited
- In-network: BCBS & Cigna
- Health First Colorado & IHSS
- Open 7 days, 8 AM–7 PM
- English · Русский · Español
Companion care is non-medical support at home: conversation, meals, light housekeeping and help with errands. It keeps your loved one company and the household running.
Loneliness is hard on health. A regular caregiver gives your loved one someone to talk to and gives you peace of mind that someone is there.
EliteCare Colorado is a licensed Class A and Class B agency (License #04Z659). Even though companion care is non-medical, every care plan is created and supervised by a registered nurse.
Is companion care right for your family?
Your loved one lives alone.
They seem lonely or withdrawn.
They forget to eat or skip meals.
Errands and shopping have become difficult.
The house is getting hard to keep up.
Family lives far away and can't check in often.
Not sure? Call us — a nurse will help you choose the right level of care.
What's included in our companion care services
Your caregiver follows the care plan written by our registered nurse.
Conversation & activities
Talks, games, hobbies and shared meals.
Meal preparation
Planning and cooking simple, healthy meals.
Light housekeeping & laundry
Dusting, vacuuming, dishes and linens.
Errands & shopping help
Help with grocery lists and shopping trips.
Medication reminders
Reminders at the times in the care plan.
Walks & exercise encouragement
Gentle activity as part of the day.
Protective oversight
A watchful presence to keep your loved one safe.
Need something else?
- If you need hands-on help with bathing or toileting → Personal Care
- If you need medical care like wound care or injections → Home Health Care
What a visit looks like
- 1
Arrive and say hello
The caregiver arrives on time and settles in with your loved one.
- 2
Time together
Conversation, a game, a walk or a favorite show.
- 3
Meals and tidying
Lunch is prepared, dishes done, laundry folded.
- 4
Errands and reminders
Shopping help and medication reminders as planned.
- 5
Notes for the family
A short summary of the visit when it's over.
Who provides companion care
Caregiver / Homemaker
Provides companionship, meals, light housekeeping, errands and reminders.
Registered Nurse
Does the free assessment, writes the care plan and supervises the caregiver.
Every care plan is created and supervised by a registered nurse.
Why families choose EliteCare for companion care
RN oversight at every level
An RN writes the plan for company, meals and household support.
One agency for every level of care
If hands-on help becomes necessary, personal care is available through the same agency.
Care can begin within 48 hours of receiving the referral and physician orders
If a physician later orders medical services, the team can review that referral separately.
English, Russian and Spanish
Conversation and shared activities can be provided in your preferred supported language.
Open 7 days a week, 8 AM–7 PM
Our office is open daily to discuss companionship and homemaker needs.
How to start companion care in Aurora and Denver
Step 1
Call or request an assessment
Tell us when your loved one is alone and which household tasks are being missed.
Step 2
Free in-home RN assessment
The nurse learns about daily routines, interests and household support needs.
Step 3
Your written care plan
Conversation, meals, errands and reminders are recorded in the plan.
Step 4
Care begins with regular RN check-ins
The caregiver provides the planned company and household help under RN oversight.
How companion care is paid for
Health First Colorado (Medicaid)
Sometimes — we'll checkHomemaker tasks may be covered for eligible members.
Private pay & long-term care insurance
AvailablePrivate pay is available. Some long-term care policies may help.
Coverage depends on eligibility and your plan. We'll help you check your benefits.
Check my coverageCompare levels of care
| Feature | Companion Care | Personal Care | Respite Care |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who provides | Caregiver | Caregiver or CNA | Caregiver or CNA |
| Typical tasks | Company, meals, light housekeeping, errands | Bathing, dressing, toileting, safe transfers | Covers for the family caregiver: supervision, meals, routine |
| Physician order needed? | No | No (needed for insurance coverage) | No |
| Usually paid by | Private pay; sometimes Health First Colorado or IHSS | IHSS for eligible members; private pay | Private pay; sometimes Health First Colorado or IHSS |
What is companion care?
Companion care is non-medical support for someone who needs company and help keeping the household running. A caregiver can share conversation, prepare a meal, help with errands or spend time on a familiar activity. It is different from a nursing visit and does not require a physician’s order.
The visit is built around the written RN care plan and the person’s usual day. Someone may want help preparing lunch and doing laundry, while another person mainly needs company when family is away. Explain what your loved one enjoys and which tasks are being missed so the plan reflects their actual needs.
Loneliness and seniors who live alone
A senior living alone may spend much of the day without talking to another person. Families may notice that shared meals, hobbies or outings have fallen away. Companion care adds time for conversation and activities, not only a quick check-in.
A caregiver can join a game, look through photos or share a meal. Visits do not replace family contact or friendships. They provide company when relatives cannot be there and notes about how the day went.
Homemaker services: meals, laundry and errands
Keeping up a home requires small tasks that can become difficult with age or limited mobility. Companion care can include preparing simple meals, washing dishes, doing light laundry and tidying living areas. Errand and shopping help can keep groceries and other household needs from being overlooked.
This is light household support, not a deep-cleaning service or home repair work. Talk with the nurse about the rooms and tasks that need attention during a visit. The care plan can also include medication reminders, but a reminder is not the same as nursing medication management or giving an injection.
Companion care vs. personal care
The main difference is hands-on help with the body. Companion care focuses on company, meals, errands and light housekeeping. If your loved one needs someone to help them bathe, use the toilet, get dressed or transfer safely, personal care is the more appropriate service to discuss.
Needs may change even when a person has managed well with companionship for some time. Tell the RN if movement or hygiene is becoming harder. EliteCare provides both levels of support, so the agency can review the plan without asking the family to start the search for care from the beginning.
Talk to a nurse about companion care
Companion care across the Denver metro
Companion care is available in Aurora and nearby Denver metro communities.
Frequently asked questions
What is 'protective oversight'?
A caregiver is present to monitor safety, preventing accidents, wandering, or dangerous situations.
Can a caregiver give me my medicine?
No, they only provide reminders. Giving medication is a nursing task.
How is this different from personal care?
Companion care does not involve hands-on help like bathing. It focuses on social and household support.
Do you do deep cleaning?
No, our services are limited to light housekeeping to maintain a safe environment.
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Last updated: October 2026