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Companion Care at Home — Greater Philadelphia & Bucks County

When a senior shouldn't be alone all day but doesn't need hands-on help — A-Team companion care provides conversation, light housekeeping, and social engagement that keeps loneliness from becoming the next health problem. ACHC-accredited. RN-supervised. Medicaid CHC, private pay.

24–48Hour Caregiver Match
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Family Caregiver Program

Already Providing Companion Care? You Can Get Paid For It.

If you're an adult family member already keeping mom or dad company, running errands, or helping around the house for a loved one on Pennsylvania Medicaid — you may qualify to be paid as a Direct Care Worker.

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What A-Team Companion Care Includes

Non-hands-on in-home companion care that addresses loneliness, safety, and daily routine — delivered by a trained companion, supervised by a registered nurse.

Friendly Conversation

Genuine engagement — sharing stories, current events, memories — because human connection is as vital as nutrition.

Light Housekeeping

Tidying, laundry, vacuuming, dishwashing — basic upkeep so the living environment stays safe and dignified.

Errands & Shopping

Grocery runs, pharmacy pickups, and other daily errands — so your loved one stays stocked and doesn't risk a solo trip.

Transportation to Appointments

Rides to the doctor, specialist, therapist, or hair salon. Companion stays with the client — no drop-and-go.

Meal Preparation

Home-cooked meals according to the client's preferences and dietary needs. No frozen dinners.

Medication Reminders

Reminders to take medications on schedule. (Administration and injection are reserved for skilled nursing.)

Social Engagement

Facilitating group activities, senior center visits, phone calls with family, church attendance — whatever keeps life active.

Reading & Activities

Reading aloud, board games, puzzles, card games, and hobby activities — cognitive engagement that makes a day feel meaningful.

Who Companion Care Is For

4 Situations That Most Often Lead Families to A-Team Companion Care

Companion care is the right fit when isolation and daily routine are the problem — not physical assistance.

Lonely senior living alone after a spouse's death

Social isolation accelerates cognitive and physical decline in seniors faster than most families expect. When dad lost mom and is now alone six days a week in a quiet house — A-Team companion care puts a warm, engaged human presence in the home on a consistent schedule. Not just someone to watch him. Someone to talk to.

Adult child working full-time with an aging parent who needs supervision

You can't be in two places at once. If your parent is cognitively sound but not safe alone all day — prone to forgetting meals, missing medications, or just sitting in silence — a companion bridges the gap during work hours. Most clients start with 5–6 hours per weekday and adjust from there. Family caregivers can also be paid for this role.

Recently widowed senior adjusting to solo life

The months after a spouse's death are among the highest-risk periods for seniors — for both physical and mental health decline. A companion becomes a consistent, caring presence during re-adjustment: helping re-establish routines, running errands that were always shared, and making sure the house stays functional and the senior stays connected.

Recovery from minor surgery or illness — not bed-bound, just not fully independent

After a knee replacement, minor cardiac procedure, or a bad winter flu, a senior can be mobile but not fully functional for two to six weeks. They don't need a skilled nurse or personal care aide — they need someone to drive them to follow-up appointments, prepare meals, and make sure they don't overdo it. That's companion care.

Senior sitting alone at window — social isolation in older adults is a documented health risk addressed by A-Team companion care

Loneliness Is a Clinical Risk — Not Just Sadness

Research consistently links social isolation in older adults to accelerated cognitive decline, increased hospitalizations, and higher mortality — independent of physical health status. The National Academies of Sciences has classified senior isolation as a major public health concern.

Companion care isn't a luxury. For a senior living alone, having a trained, consistent human presence several times a week is one of the most evidence-aligned interventions available. A-Team companions are matched by language and personality — not just schedule availability.

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How It Works

How A-Team Companion Care Works

From your first call to your first scheduled visit — typically 24 to 48 hours.

Free Phone Consultation

Call (215) 490-9994. Describe your situation — the hours, the routine, the personality. We'll explain what companion care covers and what it costs under CHC Medicaid, private pay, or long-term care insurance.

In-Home RN Assessment

A registered nurse comes to the home, assesses the environment and the client, and writes a care plan. Even for non-medical companion care, RN supervision is standard at A-Team — because needs can change.

Companion Match

A-Team matches a companion by location, language preference (English, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian), and personality fit. The first visit includes a proper introduction — not just a stranger at the door.

Care Begins — and Adjusts

First visit within 24 to 48 hours. As companionship needs evolve into physical care needs, A-Team upgrades the service — same agency, same phone number, same relationship.

A-Team in Action

See How A-Team Companion Care Works in Greater Philadelphia

A 90-second look at why Bucks County and Greater Philadelphia families trust A-Team to keep their loved ones engaged and safe at home.

A-Team Home Care · Greater Philadelphia & Bucks County · 90-second overview

A-Team companion helping senior group with social activities — Philadelphia and Bucks County companion care services
A-Team companion care · Social engagement and activity facilitation
PCA Philadelphia — A-Team Family Caregiver Program companion care

Already Providing Companion Care Yourself?

If you're an adult family member already providing the companionship, the errand runs, the meal prep, and the medication reminders for a parent, sibling, or adult child on Pennsylvania Medicaid — you may qualify to be paid for that work as a Direct Care Worker through A-Team's Family Caregiver Program. Spouses and POA holders are excluded by state rule.

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Quick Reference · 4 Tabs

Companion Care at Home — Service Snapshot

Everything a family member, hospital discharge planner, or referral partner needs to know — at a glance.

TermDefinition · Reference
Companion CareNon-hands-on support — conversation, light housekeeping, errands, meal prep, and social engagement — for clients who don't need physical assistance. Learn more
Loneliness / Social IsolationChronic loneliness is associated with cognitive decline, depression, and premature mortality — companion care is a direct clinical intervention. Learn more
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)Complex daily tasks — managing finances, grocery shopping, transportation, medication management — that companion care supports. Learn more
Aging in PlaceThe goal of remaining in one's home safely as one ages — companion care is a foundational service supporting this. Learn more
Dementia (early stage)Early-stage dementia clients often benefit from companion care before needing hands-on personal care — familiar faces, routine, and cognitive stimulation. Learn more
Light HousekeepingTidying, laundry, dishwashing, vacuuming — non-clinical home maintenance tasks included in companion care visits.
TaskWhat A-Team Companion Care at Home Includes
Conversation & CompanionshipOne-on-one conversation, life-story sharing, reading aloud, discussing current events, puzzles, and card games
Light HousekeepingVacuuming, dusting, tidying living areas, laundry, linen changes, dishwashing
Meal PreparationGrocery list help, cooking simple meals, plating, cleanup — following dietary preferences and restrictions
Medication RemindersVerbal reminders to take medications on schedule — does not include hands-on administration
Errands & AccompanimentGrocery runs, pharmacy pickups, post office, drive to appointments, escort to social outings
Cognitive StimulationBrain games, reminiscence therapy, reading, crafts, gardening, music — supporting mental engagement
Technology AssistanceVideo calls with family, email, smartphone basics — reducing digital isolation
Wellness ObservationReporting changes in mood, appetite, mobility, or cognition to the supervising RN for care plan adjustment
AudienceWhen Companion Care at Home Is the Right Fit
Senior Living AloneParent or grandparent who lives independently but is increasingly isolated — companion care provides daily human contact
Early-Stage DementiaClient with early cognitive decline who is safe at home but benefits from routine, familiar faces, and gentle stimulation
Adult Child at WorkFamily caregiver who works during the day and needs trusted coverage while they're not home
Post-Hospital RecoveryPatient recovering from surgery or illness who is physically capable but needs someone present during recovery
Active Senior Needing RidesSenior who can no longer drive and needs a companion for errands, appointments, and social outings
Caregiver RespiteFamily member who provides primary care but needs a few hours each week for their own wellbeing
Payer / SourceCompanion Care at Home Coverage Details
PA Medicaid (CHC)Pennsylvania Community HealthChoices via Keystone First, UPMC, and PA Health & Wellness — covers care for eligible adults
Medicare Part AHome health aide visits when patient is also receiving skilled nursing or therapy and is homebound — short-term only
Long-Term Care InsuranceMost LTC policies reimburse home care · A-Team intake handles verification, claim submission, and care logs
VetAssist (VA Aid & Attendance)Wartime veterans & surviving spouses — A-Team is an authorized VetAssist provider
JFCS EnrollmentJewish Family and Children's Service partnership — open to all faiths · sliding fee available
Family Caregiver ProgramAdult family members (not spouses or POA holders) can be paid as Direct Care Workers if loved one is on PA Medicaid
Private PayAvailable · rate provided at free in-home assessment · no long-term contract
Why A-Team for Companion Care

Why Greater Philadelphia & Bucks Families Choose A-Team for Companion Care

ACHC-accredited companion care with RN-supervised care plans, same-agency escalation, and the only companion care in the region that covers the Family Caregiver Program.

ACHC Accredited

Hospital-grade home-health accreditation applied to every companion care client. Most companion agencies don't carry ACHC. A-Team does — and it shows in the care plans.

RN-Supervised Care Plans

Every companion care client gets a registered-nurse home assessment and written care plan — not just a list of tasks. RN supervision is standard at A-Team, not an upgrade.

State-Trained Companions

Every A-Team companion completes Pennsylvania state-provided Direct Care Worker (DCW) training before the first shift. No on-the-job learning at a client's expense.

PA Medicaid CHC In-Network

In-network with all three Pennsylvania CHC plans: Keystone First, UPMC, and PA Health & Wellness. Companion care for eligible clients starts at $0 out-of-pocket.

Family Caregiver Program

Unique to A-Team in this region: qualifying family members can be paid to provide companion care for their loved one under CHC Medicaid. Learn more →

Same-Agency Escalation to Personal Care

When companion care needs escalate to hands-on personal care, A-Team adjusts the care plan without a new agency, new intake, or disruption in relationship.

American Multilingual Staff

Local Americans who speak English, Spanish, Russian, or Ukrainian. Clients matched by language preference — because genuine companionship requires shared language.

24–48 Hour Match

Most companion care clients are matched within 24 to 48 hours of the first call — including the in-home RN assessment and written care plan.

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Companion Care FAQ

The most common questions Greater Philadelphia and Bucks County families ask before starting companion care.

What is companion care at home?
Companion care at home is non-medical support that keeps a senior or adult safe, engaged, and connected — without hands-on physical assistance. It includes friendly conversation, light housekeeping, errands, meal preparation, medication reminders, transportation, reading, games, and social engagement. Companion caregiving fills the gap when someone doesn't need a bathing aide but shouldn't be alone all day.
What's the difference between companion care and personal care?
Companion care is non-hands-on — conversation, housekeeping, errands, social engagement. Personal care involves hands-on physical assistance — bathing, dressing, transfers, toileting — requiring a trained home health aide. Many A-Team clients receive both: personal care in the morning for the bath and dressing routine, then companion care during the day.
Does Pennsylvania Medicaid cover companion care?
Yes. Pennsylvania Community HealthChoices (CHC) Medicaid covers companion-level in-home care for eligible adults age 21+. A-Team is in-network with all three CHC plans: Keystone First CHC, UPMC CHC, and PA Health & Wellness CHC. We also accept private pay and long-term care insurance.
Can a family member be paid to provide companion care?
Yes — through A-Team's Family Caregiver Program. Adult family members (other than spouses or anyone holding power of attorney) can be paid as Direct Care Workers through PA Community HealthChoices, the PCA Philadelphia OPTIONS Program, or JFCS enrollment. All paid family caregivers complete state-provided DCW training. Family Caregiver Program →
How quickly can A-Team start companion care?
A-Team typically places a companion in the home within 24 to 48 hours of your initial call. Process: free phone consultation, in-home RN assessment, written care plan, companion match by location and language preference, then care begins.
What hours is companion care available?
Companion care is available from a few hours per day up to full-day coverage, seven days a week. Many clients schedule companion care 4–8 hours daily on weekdays. For overnight or round-the-clock coverage, A-Team also provides 24-hour live-in home care that includes companion support.
Where does A-Team provide companion care?
A-Team provides companion care across Greater Philadelphia and the four surrounding counties: Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester. Two offices: Philadelphia (2751 N. 5th Street) and Feasterville-Trevose (2 Park Lane, Suite 106).

Two Offices · Five Counties

Companion care available across Greater Philadelphia and Bucks. Local intake, local care coordinators, local supervision.

A-Team — Philadelphia

2751 N. 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 490-9994

A-Team — Bucks County

2 Park Lane, Suite 106
Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053
(215) 490-9994

Medical disclaimer: The information on this page is general guidance about home care services. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for consultation with your physician, nurse, or licensed care coordinator. A-Team Home Care's clinical decisions are made by RN-supervised care teams under physician orders where applicable. Always consult your healthcare provider for advice specific to you or your loved one's medical situation. ACHC-accredited · PA Department of Health licensed · Medicare-certified.

Contact Us

Call us today at (215) 490-9994 to book a free in-home consultation with a member of our dedicated staff and discover all the ways A-Team Home Care can support you or your loved ones.

Irina Rabovetsky, CEO of A-Team Home Care

Irina Rabovetsky

CEO, A-Team Home Care

Our team is here to listen, answer your questions, and help you build the right care plan for your loved one — whether you need care now or are just exploring options.

Companion Care That Keeps Your Loved One Connected and Safe at Home.

ACHC-accredited. RN-supervised. PA Medicaid CHC, private pay, and long-term care insurance. Most clients matched with a companion within 24 to 48 hours.