Companion Care for Seniors

Companion care provides non-medical companionship, conversation, and activity assistance reducing senior isolation.

With senior loneliness epidemic and social connection crucial, companion care generates revenue of $80,000-$280,000 with 55-70% margins.

The business requires background checks, liability insurance, compassionate companions, and scheduling.

Services include friendly visiting and conversation, accompaniment to appointments and errands, activity engagement and hobbies, meal companionship, technology help, and family communication.

Pricing typically $15-$25 per hour.

Success factors include recruiting warm compassionate companions, matching personalities and interests, building trust with families, offering flexible scheduling, and targeting isolated seniors.

Most combine companion care with light homemaking.

Marketing focuses on senior centers, churches, geriatric care managers, and adult children.

With senior isolation serious health issue in 2025, companion care offers friendship opportunities providing crucial social connection.