Next Level Healthcare Agency Senior Companion Care
Senior companion care is a valuable option for individuals seeking personalized assistance that allows elderly loved ones to maintain a sense of independence while receiving compassionate and attentive support
Senior companion care services focus on providing non-medical support to seniors to enhance their quality of life and overall well-being. These services involve companionship, emotional support, and assistance with daily activities, such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, and running errands. Caregivers often accompany seniors on outings, walks, or appointments, fostering independence and mobility. Additionally, they encourage social engagement through hobbies, games, or meaningful conversations, promoting mental and emotional health.
Loneliness and social isolation can be fatal if unaddressed. According to the American Psychological Association, more than 42 million Americans identify as lonely, and that number will only increase over time. The stress that comes with living a lonely lifestyle can harm an older adult’s health, contributing to an increased risk of stroke, dementia, and early death.
Senior companion care is a valuable option for individuals seeking personalized assistance that allows elderly loved ones to maintain a sense of independence while receiving compassionate and attentive support.
Senior Companion Task:
Assisting with daily routines:
Helping with light household tasks, such as cleaning, meal preparation, and organizing.
Transportation Assistance
Transportation assistance for senior care services ensures that older adults can safely and conveniently access essential locations, such as medical facilities, grocery stores, or community events. If a patient would rather stay at home while we run their errands, we can do that as well.
Medication Reminders
Transportation assistance for senior care services ensures that older adults can safely and conveniently access essential locations, such as medical facilities, grocery stores, or community events. If a patient would rather stay at home while we run their errands, we can do that as well.
Meal Preparation
Next Level Healthcare Agency caregivers manage grocery shopping and preparing meals that provide sufficient nutrition in addition to companionship. We also handle cleanup duties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Medicare Cover Companion Care?
Senior companion care is covered with Medicare only under certain conditions. Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) or Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers the following eligible home health services:
- Part-time or intermittent skilled nursing care
- Physical therapy
- Speech-language pathology services
- Occupational therapy
- Medical social services
What doesn't Medicare pay for?
Medicare doesn’t pay for:
- 24-hour home care
- Personal care when it’s the only care you require
- Meal delivery
- Homemaker services (light housekeeping, laundry, etc.) when it’s the only care you need
How do I become eligible for home health services under Medicare Part A or Medicare Part B
To become eligible for home health services under Medicare Part A or Part B, you must meet specific criteria:
Under Part A, eligibility may also depend on a prior hospital or skilled nursing facility stay, while Part B does not require such a stay. You can find more details on Medicare’s official website.
Will Next Level Healthcare Agency help me build a plan?
Next Level Healthcare Agency coordinates any services your doctor approves for you, and if you’re unsure how to pay for senior companion care or any of our other home care services, we can work with you to build a plan that suits your needs.