Non-Medical Senior Companion Care

1. 1

   Draw a bright line at medical

   Define exactly what you do (company, errands, light housekeeping, reminders) and what you do not (meds, wound care, transfers). A clear non-medical scope keeps you legal and unlicensed in most states.

2. 2

   Get insured and screened

   Buy general and professional liability insurance and pass a background check. Families are trusting you with a vulnerable parent, so proof that you are safe is the whole sale.

3. 3

   Set an honest rate

   Price by the hour with a minimum visit length (commonly $25 to $40 per hour depending on your market). A fair, clear rate builds the trust that gets you referred.

4. 4

   Get in front of referrers

   Introduce yourself to senior centers, geriatric care managers, hospital discharge planners, and churches. Referrals from trusted sources are worth more than any ad.

5. 5

   Legalize and launch cheap

   Register, set up simple scheduling and invoicing, and print a clear one-page flyer. Under $500 gets you started, since your car and your character are the main assets.

6. 6

   Grow into a small team

   When you have more clients than hours, hire and screen a second caregiver. Turning yourself into a small agency is how the income scales past your own calendar.

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Best for: Warm, dependable people who genuinely enjoy older adults

Not for: People who want a desk job or who are not comfortable with the physical and emotional realities of aging.