Support for the life you want to live at home.
A little company can go a long way. Whether you live alone, aren’t getting out as much, or simply want someone to share your day with, companion care can help you stay connected and engaged.
How companion care can help:
- More connection & less isolation – enjoy friendly conversations, shared activities, and meaningful time together that help reduce loneliness.
- Stay engaged in what you love – from hobbies and games to walks and outings.
- A reassuring presence at home – someone there to notice changes, provide support, and keep families informed.
- Help with daily routines – assistance with meals, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and more.
- Appointments and outings – support getting to and from errands or activities, including accompaniment when needed.
- Confidence and peace of mind – knowing someone is there to support your day-to-day life.
Care that feels personal from the start.
Our approach to companion care starts with getting to know you. We take the time to understand your interests, routines, and what brings you joy. When matching you with a Care Pro, we consider compatibility, experience, and personality—because meaningful companionship should feel natural.From there, care stays personal. Whether it’s sharing a conversation, working on a puzzle, or helping around the home, your area-based Care Pro shows up with warmth, respect, and consistency.
Customized care that fits your day-to-day life.
Companion care works best when it fits naturally into your life.
We begin with a care consultation to understand your needs, preferences, and daily routines. From there, your local Home Instead team in Etobicoke, ON creates a customized care plan tailored to your schedule and goals.
As your needs change, your care plan can adapt—so you always have the right level of support.
In-home companion care services include:
- Activities of Daily Living
- Toileting
- Cognitive Engagement
- Bathing and Grooming
- Meal Prep
- Appointments and outings
- Light Housekeeping
- Companionship
- Medication Reminders
Trusted in-home companion care for all of Etobicoke.
Since 2002, Home Instead has provided companion care for older adults throughout Etobicoke, ON—helping them stay independent and supported at home.Proudly caring for communities near you:
Etobicoke, Kingsway, Mimico, Long Branch, Islington, Richview, Humber Heights, Rexdale, Markland Woods, North York, Willowdale, Downsview, Humberwood, Weston, York University Heights, Humber Summit
...to name a few.
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Companion Care Services FAQs
It may include conversation, reading, games, a walk, meal companionship, errands, support around an outing, or simply a reassuring presence. The visit is shaped around the older adult’s interests and rhythm.
Companionship can be provided at home, in a retirement residence, or in the community.
Yes. When included in the plan, a visit can combine companionship with meals, dressing, bathing preparation, light household routines, or mobility support.
The office can discuss what would feel natural and useful for the person.
A good match can make visits feel more comfortable and encourage the older adult to participate in familiar activities. Families can share interests, communication preferences, and routines that matter.
Home Instead can review the match as needs evolve.
Regular visits can create a dependable point of connection for someone who spends much of the day alone. A Care Pro can encourage interests at a comfortable pace and help the person stay connected to daily life.