Companionship Connecticut

UniversaCare’s companionship services in Connecticut are designed to reduce loneliness, enhance quality of life and provide consistent social connection for clients who live alone or have limited contact with others. Our companions are friendly, patient and dependable – caring partners in everyday living who brighten each visit.

What do companion caregivers help with?

  • Meaningful conversation and regular social engagement

  • Escorting to appointments, religious services and local events

  • Playing games, working on puzzles and sharing hobbies

  • Light housekeeping such as tidying up or folding laundry

  • Meal companionship and help with snacks and beverages

  • Encouraging daily structure, routines and a positive outlook

Why choose UniversaCare for companionship services?

Companionship is about more than presence. We match companions to clients based on personality, interests and language, and we keep the pairing consistent so a real relationship forms. Companions also keep an eye on wellbeing and let family know about changes in mood, appetite or safety.

Who needs companionship services?

  • Seniors living alone who want regular company and conversation

  • Individuals with limited family nearby or minimal social contact

  • Clients recovering from illness who benefit from emotional support

  • Adults with mild memory loss who need gentle reminders and cues

  • Seniors coping with grief, isolation or a move to a new living situation

  • Family caregivers who want peace of mind when they cannot be present

Get started with companionship services in Connecticut today.

Where are companionship services available in Connecticut?

UniversaCare provides companionship care throughout Fairfield, New Haven, Hartford, Litchfield and Tolland counties, including Stamford, Greenwich, Norwalk, Bridgeport, Danbury, New Haven, Waterbury, Hartford and surrounding communities.

When are companionship services available?

Companion visits are available seven days a week – mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends. Whether you need an occasional check-in or daily visits, we will build a consistent schedule around your routine.

Companionship care in Connecticut: paying for care, local offices and common questions

What families in Connecticut usually ask before starting companionship care.

Ways to pay for companionship care in Connecticut

Coverage depends on eligibility and each program’s rules. Call (866) 986-3356 and we’ll help you understand your options.

Our Connecticut offices

  • Stamford (Fairfield County)
  • Hamden (New Haven County)
  • Waterbury (Central Connecticut)
  • Bloomfield (Hartford County)

See addresses and directions for every office

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Common questions

Can the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders help pay for companionship care?
CHCPE helps eligible Connecticut residents age 65 and older, and some younger adults with disabilities, receive services at home. The program decides eligibility and which services it covers, and we can explain how to apply.

How quickly can companionship care start?
After a free consultation and in-home assessment, care can often begin within days. Timing depends on the schedule you need and, for insurance-funded care, on program or plan approval.

Which parts of Connecticut do you serve?
We serve Fairfield, New Haven, Hartford and Litchfield counties from offices in Stamford, Hamden, Waterbury and Bloomfield.

Ready to start your family’s care plan? Let’s build it together.

Let our qualified and knowledgeable staff help you navigate your care journey. Life is hard, home care services shouldn’t be.