Leigh McDonald sharing a laugh with a client at home
Companionship care

Company, reassurance and help with daily life

Companionship care lets people stay in the home they love, with someone to share life with and the everyday jobs taken care of.

✓Your family, your choices, our support ✓A small, friendly team you’ll get to know ✓Companionship at the heart of everything we do
Happiest at home

When running a household becomes too much

Many older people find themselves living on their own, often after losing a spouse or loved one. At some point the day-to-day tasks of running a household can become too much, even for someone who is still fairly independent.

Live-in care allows people to stay in their own home, keeping as much independence as possible while receiving the care and support they need. Having someone take over the chores can be liberating, so a person can enjoy the best bits of home.

For many people, home means everything. It’s part of who they are, and live-in care lets them keep it.

Human connection and friendship simply can’t be replaced by the radio or television.

Care companion and client with their dog
How it helps

What companionship care can include

1

Company and conversation

Companionship can reduce the loneliness and isolation that have such a big impact on health and wellbeing.

2

Staying connected

Help keeping in touch with the community, with relatives who may live far away, and with the world in general, often bringing new interests too.

3

Days out, appointments and everyday enjoyment

Someone there for days out, shopping trips and medical appointments, or simply staying in on a rainy day and watching television together.

4

Shared meals and wellbeing

Shared meals bring back the enjoyment of eating, and support good nutrition and hydration, which all help with quality of life.

What happens next

Getting started

You don’t need to have everything worked out. We’ll help you find the right care companion.

1
When you’re ready

Tell us about the person

Call or email us. We’ll want to hear about their interests, routines and personality as much as any care needs.

2
First conversation

We talk through what’s needed

We’ll take time to understand the person, their needs and what matters most to them, and explain the options and costs clearly.

3
Before care begins

We find the right care companion

We’ll meet you in person at home to answer any questions and gather the information we need. This helps us match the right care companion, based on personality as well as experience. You’ll be introduced to your care companion before anything is agreed.

4
Care begins

Support and guidance

Your care companion supports you from the first day, and we stay in touch, providing guidance while everyone settles in and gets to know each other.

Read more about how live-in care works →

Tailored one-to-one support

Care companions we know and trust

We help you find the right companion, one who provides peace of mind while supporting independence in a safe, familiar home environment. Our long-standing relationships are with care companions who have proven themselves in providing excellent care, and over 25 years in the sector we’ve developed a highly selective recruitment process.

All our care companions have extensive live-in care experience, from companionship to complex dementia care. They are fully checked and vetted, including Enhanced DBS checks, a full work history, multiple professional references and verified, up-to-date training.

On top of all the mandatory checks, we look for people who are naturally caring and compassionate, and who share our values of trust and integrity.

Client at home baking scones
Common questions

Questions families often ask

Is companionship care only for people who need personal care?

Not at all. Many people simply want company, reassurance and help running the home. Support can grow if needs change over time.

Can a care companion help with getting out and about?

Yes. Days out, shopping trips, appointments and seeing friends are all part of keeping life full and connected.

Is live-in the only option?

No. If a few longer visits each week would suit better, our visiting care offers companionship from a small, consistent team. We’ll help you decide what fits.

Do we get to meet the care companion first?

Yes. You’ll be introduced to your care companion before anything is agreed, so you can be confident they’re the right fit.

What does live-in care cost?

Live-in care is typically around £1,300 per week, depending on the level of support needed. We’ll talk you through the costs clearly before you decide anything.

Looking for companionship at home?

Call us for a friendly, no-obligation chat.

Call 01730 624 070
Get in touch

Happy to talk through your situation, with no obligation

Call the team to talk through your situation and needs. We’ll listen, offer guidance, and help you understand your options.

We’ll usually get back to you the same day. Your details are handled in accordance with our privacy policy.

“McDonald Homecare provided an incredible service. Unlike other agencies we tried, they tailored everything to suit our mother’s needs. They made a difficult situation easy and enabled her to stay in the home she loved.”

Mrs L. Matthers

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📍 Lavender House, Larcombe Road, Petersfield, Hampshire
Leigh and Anila McDonald, founders of McDonald Homecare