Elder Care Companions in Raleigh, NC
Steady, kind support at home for the parent who raised you.
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What an elder care companion does
An elder care companion supports an aging parent who needs more help than the family can give, but isn't ready for assisted living. They're there for company and daily life at home, not medical care.
Companionship
Conversation, reading aloud, cards and puzzles, and keeping up the hobbies your parent loves.
Meals
Nutritious meals your parent will actually eat, and help with eating if it's needed.
Appointments and errands
Groceries, prescriptions, and rides to the doctor or a lunch with friends, with someone to come along.
Moving safely
Help walking, getting in and out of bed or a chair, and using a walker or wheelchair.
Personal care
Help dressing, grooming, and bathing, depending on what your parent needs.
Eyes and ears for the family
Medication reminders, a home checked for fall hazards, and a note to you when something seems off.
Companion, home health aide, or assisted living?
Families usually look at these three when a parent starts needing more help. A companion fills the space between family support and a move.
Need short-term cover while their usual companion is away? Back-Up Care · Need help with the house too? Housekeepers
Raleigh families who hire an elder care companion
Most of our elder care clients are adult children doing their best for a parent while working, raising kids, or living away.
You're caring for your kids and your parent
School pickup at 3, Mom's appointment at 3:30, and a full-time job. A companion takes the daily care so your time with your parent can be time together, not a list of chores.
You moved your parent closer, and they don't know anyone
A new city can be lonely. A companion gets them out to the grocery store, church, and the Greenway, and gives them someone to talk to every day.
You live hours away
You can't drop by on a Tuesday. A companion is there, notices the small changes, and keeps you informed between visits.
Need help managing a parent's appointments, bills, and paperwork? A personal assistant can handle the logistics while the companion handles daily care.
What does an elder care companion cost in Raleigh?
The companions we place typically earn $25 to $35 an hour. Where a role lands depends on how much hands-on care your parent needs, the hours, and the companion's experience and certifications.
Companions with a CNA certificate or nursing degree typically earn more.
Base wages only. Payroll taxes, paid time off, mileage, and agency fees are separate.
Three decisions that make a Raleigh companion role work
Our companions stay with families four to five years or more on average. The roles that last are set up with these in mind.
Be clear about the care level
A companion helps with daily life, reminders, and moving safely, but doesn't give medications or provide clinical care. If your parent needs nursing tasks, we'll talk about pairing a companion with a home health agency, or about what comes next.
Plan for the driving
Appointments at WakeMed or UNC Rex, the pharmacy, and the grocery store add up. Decide whose car is used, how mileage is reimbursed, and whether your parent can get in and out of it easily. We check driving records during screening.
Check how you'll pay for it
A companion you hire directly is your household employee, paid privately. Medicare doesn't cover non-medical companion care, and many long-term care insurance policies only reimburse care from a licensed home care agency. Check your policy before you hire.
General information, not insurance or tax advice.
Hiring an elder care companion, step by step
- Multiple interviews with our placement team
- Phone checks with three professional references, 26+ questions each
- A criminal background check
- A driving record check for roles that involve driving
Tell us about your parent
Fill out the family application with your parent's routine, needs, and personality. We'll reach out to schedule a discovery call.
Shape the role
After you sign the Master Service Agreement and pay the $500 retainer, we turn your notes into a job description with hours, duties, and the care level you need.
We recruit and screen
We look for companions who are patient, calm, and experienced with the needs your parent has, and who live within a workable drive.
Meet a short list
You and your parent meet the strongest candidates, then try your top choice on a paid working day.
Make the hire
You customize our attorney-reviewed hiring templates and we submit your offer. The placement fee is invoiced once it's accepted.
We stay close
We check in as your parent's needs change, help with reviews and raises, and can arrange back-up care when your companion is away.
Questions about elder care companions in Raleigh
How much does an elder care companion cost in Raleigh, NC?
Elder care companions we place typically earn $25 to $35 per hour. At 20 hours a week, that's $500 to $700 a week in base wages; at 40 hours, $1,000 to $1,400. Payroll taxes and agency fees are separate.
Can a companion give my parent their medications?
A companion can remind your parent to take medications at the right times, but doesn't administer them or provide clinical care like wound care. If your parent needs nursing tasks, a licensed home health agency can work alongside the companion.
Will a companion help with bathing and dressing?
Yes, depending on what your parent needs. Personal care like dressing, grooming, and bathing is part of many companion roles. Tell us on the discovery call so we recruit companions experienced with it.
How do we know if a companion is enough, or it's time for assisted living?
A companion is a good fit when your parent can live safely at home with daily support and company. If they need care around the clock or regular medical care, it may be time to look at other options. We're happy to talk it through on the discovery call.
What does Triangle Nannies charge to place an elder care companion?
A non-refundable $500 retainer is due when your search begins. After a successful placement, the placement fee is 20% of the companion's first-year annual salary, with an $8,000 minimum for part-time and full-time placements as set out in the Master Service Agreement. See full pricing details.
What happens when our companion is sick or on vacation?
Our back-up care membership covers elder care as well as childcare, so your parent isn't left without support when their companion is away.
Other household roles we place in Raleigh
Many Raleigh families pair an elder care companion with one of these. See everything we do in Raleigh.
Tell us about your parent.
Share their routine, their needs, and what matters to them. We'll review it and reach out to set up your discovery call.
Raleigh, NC 27601