Companion care vs. personal care: what is the difference?
Companion care is non-medical help with daily life (company, meals, errands and light housekeeping) with no hands-on body care. Personal care is hands-on help with bathing, dressing, toileting and moving around. Grace & Glory provides companion, homemaker, respite and live-in companion support and does not provide personal care or medication reminders.
Side by side
| Companion & homemaker care | Personal care | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Company and everyday household help | Hands-on help with the body |
| Typical tasks | Conversation, meals, errands, light housekeeping, laundry, time off for family | Bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, transfers |
| Hands-on care? | No | Yes |
| Offered by Grace & Glory? | Yes | No |
What Grace & Glory provides
- Companion care: conversation, hobbies and a trusted face at home
- Homemaker support: meals, errands, light housekeeping and laundry
- Respite care: short-term relief for family caregivers
- Live-in companion support: a steady presence in the home
We serve Melbourne, Palm Bay and nearby Brevard County. Wondering about cost? See how much home care costs in Brevard County.
Companion care questions
1. What is the difference between companion care and personal care?
Companion care is non-medical help with daily life: company, conversation, meals, errands and light housekeeping, with no hands-on body care. Personal care is hands-on help with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming and moving around.
2. Does Grace & Glory provide personal care?
No. Grace & Glory provides non-medical companion care, homemaker support, respite care and live-in companion support. We do not provide personal care or medication reminders.
3. What does a companion caregiver do?
A companion caregiver keeps your loved one company, prepares meals, runs errands, helps with light housekeeping and laundry, and gives family caregivers time to rest.
4. Is companion care enough for my parent?
It is a good fit when your parent can manage bathing, dressing and toileting but is lonely, needs help around the house or should not be alone for long stretches. If hands-on help is needed, you will need a provider that offers personal care.
5. Where does Grace & Glory provide companion care?
In homes in Melbourne, Palm Bay and nearby Brevard County, Florida. Call (321) 985-2899 or book a free consultation.
Book a free consultation
Call (321) 985-2899 or send the form below.