Why Home Care?

Deciding when extra care is needed for you or a loved one is a difficult decision. At Companion Services of America, we understand the needs of our families and clients. We’ve been there and we know first hand just how difficult it can be to care for a loved one. How do you know the right time for home care services?

1. Release from Hospital/ Rehabilitation Facility:
When you or a family member is released from the hospital, recovery is a critical period. Most people recuperate best from serious injuries, operations or other traumatic events in the comforts of their own home. When discharged from the hospital it is often difficult to function on a daily level without assistance. That’s where Companion Services Quality Caregivers come in. We provide caring, reliable and compassionate caregivers to assist with bathing, meal preparation, exercise, medication reminders, respite, rehabilitation assistance and companionship for you and your loved ones.

2. Dementia or Alzheimer’s:
Forgetting simple things like names or places, misplacing every day items, being unable to drive; these are all the signs of age. When a loved one becomes diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s, we know that it can be a difficult time. At Companions Services of America, our experienced caregivers provide the support and respect needed for these clients. Our professional team will provide the utmost in support for you and/or your loved one. We can help drive clients, assist with memory exercises, provide companionship, meal preparation and much more.

3. Assistance in Daily Living:
Having trouble with day to day tasks like walking and bathing? Is your family becoming overly concerned about your well-being? It may be time to start thinking about home care. At Companion Services we provide only the most qualified candidates that have been through rigorous reference and background checks, as well as matched high industry standards of professionalism. When you make the choice for home care, know that you will be matched with only the very best caregiver based on your needs. We respect your independence and individuality and will listen to your needs every step of the way. Your happiness is our #1 priority!

4. Assisted Living/ Nursing Home support:
Making the choice to put a family member or loved one in an assisted living facility or nursing home can be difficult. We understand the intricacies of providing care in these types of settings. While many facilities provide the best in care, often nurses are unable to provide individual attention on a daily basis. Companion Services of America caregivers can provide the individual support, companionship and assistance often needed in these types of settings. We now provides Nursing Assistance and Health Aide support in several leading assisted living and skilled nursing centers across Chicago and the North Shore. Check back soon for a list of our favorite Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Centers!

At Companion Services of America, we truly care about our client’s needs:
Companion Services of America has consistently been ranked among clients as a top choice for home care. Unlike larger franchised home care agencies, we are a small business located in Deerfield, IL and we take the time to provide specialized care that respects each client’s individuality. Serving Chicago and the North Shore, over 90% of our caregivers are Certified Nurse Assistants and all caregivers receive extensive training even more than what is required by Illinois. We are fully licensed, bonded and insured and provide client/patient support 24/7, 365 days a year.

Call today for a free in-home consultation at (847) 948-0860

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