Companion Care
Companion Care for Seniors and Adults in West Tennessee
Friendly, dependable companion care that helps your loved one stay engaged, safe, and connected at home — for as little or as much time as you need.
Most days your mom is fine — but you can hear it in her voice when she hasn't talked to anyone in three days. Or your dad insists he doesn't need help, but the mail is piling up and the freezer is full of frozen dinners. Companion care isn't about taking over. It's about making sure someone is there.
Why families choose Resource One for Companion Care
Same-region caregivers your loved one will actually enjoy spending time with — community-based assignments mean it's a neighbor, not a stranger from across town
Flexible scheduling — most companion care families start with 4 to 12 hours a week and add hours as needs grow
No medical paperwork or program enrollment required for private pay; we also accept LTC insurance, VA Aid & Attendance, and TennCare CHOICES respite hours
All caregivers are bonded, insured, and pass a 10-year background check, abuse registry screening, and drug test
Free in-home assessment so you, your loved one, and the assigned caregiver meet before any commitment
What we provide
- ✓Conversation, engagement, and friendly company
- ✓Reminders for medication, hydration, meals, and appointments
- ✓Supervision for safety (especially for early dementia or fall risk)
- ✓Light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation
- ✓Transportation and escort to appointments, errands, and social outings
- ✓Help with hobbies, reading, letters, photo albums, light exercise
- ✓Pet care assistance during caregiver visits
- ✓Flexible scheduling — a few hours a week through full days
Who qualifies
Anyone — older adults living alone, adults recovering from illness, family caregivers needing relief, individuals with early cognitive decline who don't yet need hands-on personal care. No diagnosis or program enrollment is required for private-pay companion care services.
How to start
Call our Memphis office at (901) 751-7466 or Jackson at (731) 554-0841 to schedule a free in-home assessment.
Meet a caregiver and review the schedule together — no obligation to proceed.
Companion visits begin within days, on the schedule that works for your family.
Common questions about Companion Care
What's the difference between companion care and personal care?
Companion care is non-medical: conversation, errands, light housekeeping, and supervision. Personal care adds hands-on assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, and mobility. Many West Tennessee families start with companion care and add personal care services as needs grow. Resource One provides both, so the same caregiver often continues as needs change.
How many hours of companion care can we start with?
Most families start with 4 to 12 hours a week. Some need just one weekly visit; others need daily check-ins or full-day coverage. We're flexible — there's no minimum hour commitment for private pay companion care.
Can companion care be paid for with long-term care insurance?
Most LTC policies cover companion and homemaker services once benefits have triggered. We handle the claim documentation — visit logs, time sheets, ADL records — so your family doesn't deal with the paperwork. See our Long-Term Care Insurance page for specifics.
Will my mom always have the same companion?
We aim to assign one consistent caregiver for recurring schedules. Our community-based model — caregivers working near where they live — materially reduces turnover compared to franchise agencies that rotate staff across the metro.
Can a companion drive my dad to the doctor or to errands?
Yes. Transportation and escort to appointments, errands, and social outings are part of standard companion care. Our caregivers carry their own auto insurance and follow your family's preferences for routes and stops.
What if my loved one has early dementia — can a companion still help?
Yes. Many of our companion care assignments are for adults with early cognitive decline who don't yet need hands-on personal care. Our caregivers are trained in dementia-aware engagement and can transition to personal care services as needs progress, without changing agencies.
Does companion care include any medical tasks?
No. Companion care is strictly non-medical — supervision, reminders, and emotional and social support. Medication is offered as a reminder, never administered. If your loved one needs hands-on personal care (bathing, transferring, toileting), we provide that through our private duty home care service — same agency, same caregivers in many cases. If skilled nursing is needed, that requires a separate state license (Certificate of Need) we don't hold for private-pay families. We coordinate with home-health partners when that's the right call.
What does companion care cost?
Rates vary by schedule and location and are quoted after a free in-home assessment. Most West Tennessee families find companion care more affordable than assisted living or a nursing facility — and you keep your loved one at home.
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Ready to move forward with Companion Care?
We'll walk you through options, timelines, and funding — whether it's in this conversation or after a free in-home assessment.