Our Services
Companion Care
Presence is its own form of care.
What Companion Care Includes
Companion care is consistent, genuine company for seniors who want to stay home and live fully while they do it.
- Conversation and shared activities.
- Meal preparation.
- Light housekeeping.
- Errands and grocery runs.
- Transportation to appointments, family visits, or anywhere else life takes them.
Every client has a care plan built around who they are, what they enjoy, and how they like their days to feel. Caregiver matching at Lumara is based on personality and interests, not just availability. The relationship is the whole point.
Who It’s For
Companion care is for older adults who are safe at home but shouldn’t be there alone all day. Maybe your parent is sharp but slowing down. Maybe they’ve stopped doing things they used to love — not because they can’t, but because there’s no one to do them with. Maybe you’ve noticed they seem quieter than usual when you call. Companion care is the answer to that quiet.
What to Expect
Your parent’s companion care starts with a conversation — about who they are, not just what they need. We learn the routines that matter to them, the topics that light them up, the rhythm of their days. Then we match them with a caregiver who fits. From there, visits look different for every client. For some it’s a walk and coffee. For others it’s help with errands, a shared meal, or just steady company through an afternoon. What stays consistent is the relationship.
What a Typical Shift Looks Like
Every schedule is built around the client, but a four-hour morning visit often goes something like this.
- Arrive mid-morning. Coffee on, and the crossword or the news open on the table.
- A walk around the block while the laundry runs.
- Lunch made together, not just dropped on a plate.
- An errand run: the pharmacy, the grocery list, the post office.
- A note to the family before leaving, so you know how the day actually went.
Serving Families Across Bergen County
We provide companion care throughout Bergen County — from Hackensack and Paramus to Ridgewood, Teaneck, Fort Lee, and every town in between. If you’re not sure whether we serve your area, call us. We almost certainly do.
Frequently Asked Questions
Companion care focuses on presence, conversation, and help with everyday life — errands, meals, light tasks, getting out of the house. Personal care involves hands-on physical assistance like bathing, grooming, and dressing. Some clients need both, and we can provide either or a combination based on what’s right for your parent.
That depends entirely on your family’s situation. Some clients have a companion a few hours a week; others have daily visits. Our minimum shift is 4 hours, and we’ll work with you to build a schedule that’s actually useful rather than one that just fills time.
That’s our strong preference and standard practice. Consistency matters — it’s how real relationships form and how a caregiver learns to notice when something is off. We work hard to protect continuity and give you advance notice if a substitute is ever needed.
This is one of the most common things we hear. Many older adults don’t want help — they see it as a loss of independence. We’ve found that the resistance usually fades once the right person shows up. The match matters more than the service category. If it’s a concern, let’s talk about it before we do anything else.
Get in Touch
Call us at (551) 500-2054 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation. We will listen, ask the right questions, and help you figure out exactly what kind of support would make a real difference.
Call (551) 500-2054