Companion Care
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2021 – 2025
What is Companion Care?
Companion Care involves a Carer visiting you or your loved one at home to provide valuable social interaction. Our Home Care services aren’t just about supporting Personal Care or complex needs. Our Companion Care enables you or your loved one to continue enjoying the things you love most about your life at home.
As people get older, many experience elderly loneliness. Life can be more challenging without someone to talk to regularly. This is often the case if you or your loved one live alone or far from family and friends. Sometimes, all it takes is spending time with a friendly face.
With Companion Care, one of our friendly Carers will regularly visit you or your loved one for a cup of tea and a chat, a day trip to a favourite place, or a walk in the park. At Alina Homecare, our care is tailored to meet your or your loved one’s exact needs. We consider your preferences, interests and hobbies and aim to match you with a like minded Companionship Carer.
Receiving Companion Care at Home can make a positive difference, supporting you or your loved one to live the life you want.
Your home, Your care, Your choice.
Why choose Companion Care?
Companion Home Care for the elderly aims to decrease feelings of loneliness for you or your loved one. According to Age UK, over 1.4 million older people in the UK are often lonely.1 A lot of the time, this begins after losing a significant relationship, living alone or struggling to find opportunities for meaningful social interaction.
Unfortunately, social isolation and loneliness can have a negative impact on mental health. As a result, this can also affect physical health and can lead to difficulty concentrating and insomnia.2 Having an elderly companion can make all the difference and help improve quality of life.
At Alina Homecare, we provide regular companionship for you or your loved one to make a positive difference in your day. Whatever support you need, care can be tailored to your individual requirements. Whether you want someone to visit you or your loved one at home for companionship, someone to challenge at chess or to accompany you or your loved one on regular days out, we can help.
Why choose Alina Homecare?
Understanding
Our Team has many years’ experience. We understand the challenges and we’re ready to help you every step of the way. Our entire service is designed to be simple and less stressful.
Excellent Training
Our Carers are carefully selected and receive training through our exclusive Alina Homecare Academy. We do not use an agency or freelance staff to maintain our quality reputation.
Quality Care
Our strict performance guidelines, Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and complete transparency via Birdie, our care monitoring app., give added peace of mind.
Personalised Care
At Alina Homecare, our personalised care is unique to each client. Companion Care is flexible when circumstances change and always delivered with dignity and respect.
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Options for Companion Care
Deciding whether Companion Care can benefit you or your loved one is a big decision which requires a lot of thought. You need to take into consideration the best option for your circumstance whilst ensuring your or your loved one’s needs are met. At Alina Homecare, we offer two types of Companion Home Care:
Visiting Companion Care
Visiting Companion Care is where a Carer visits the home at an agreed regular time to provide companionship. At Alina Homecare, we offer 15 minute wellbeing checks and Companion Care visits start from 30 minutes. All our care plans are personalised to you or your loved one, which means we remain flexible when things change.
If you or your loved one would benefit from having someone to chat with a few times a week or to attend a weekly event with, visiting Companion Care may be the most suitable option.
Live-in Companion Care
With Live-in Companion Care, a Carer will move into your or your loved one’s home and provide round the clock companionship. This can be provided at any time of day and could involve Overnight Care if you struggle with insomnia.
At Alina Homecare, all Live-in Companionship Carers receive advanced training through our exclusive Academy. We understand the importance of matching you with the right Companion Carer and we always look to find someone with common hobbies or interests.
We also provide a wide range of other Home Care services:
What is included in Companion Care?
Companion Care is unique to each person to ensure the right level of care and support is provided. Whether you or your loved one would like some regular company at home, or perhaps someone to go on days out with, we can help. Our Companion Care for the elderly can also include:
What to expect from Companion Care?
Our Companion Care at Home service is provided by a fully trained Companion Care Team. They’ll provide you or your loved one with valuable companionship to support your mental wellbeing.
From offering a friendly face to popping in for a chat, watching a film together or going to a regular activity, we make life easier with paid elderly befriending.
What are the benefits of Companion Care?
There are many benefits to receiving Companion Care at Home. Scroll sideways to explore some of these advantages in more detail:
Companion Care reviews
We’re proud to serve our clients across the South of England. Learn more about how our Companion Care services have benefited them with these independent reviews on homecare.co.uk:
Very good care team. Very professional and friendly, down to earth and good company. Switched from previous care provider and I am extremely pleased so far. Very good with cleaning…
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The carers at Alina Homecare are really kind, friendly and compassionate. We had to arrange a care package at quite short notice and this was handled professionally and efficiently by…
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I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the wonderful team of carers who looked after my mum before her move to a nursing home - with special appreciation for…
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Excellent care. Staff are always friendly and efficient.
Alina Homecare has been providing care for our father since March 2025. They have been absolutely amazing. All the carers have been professional, friendly, hard-working and trustworthy. Management have also…
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Great meeting Emily and explaining everything about home care dad felt very comfortable with the carers and felt more like friends than visitors. Helped in all manner of ways such…
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Great friendly team. Understood the needs my uncle required and more. Never met finer. Always on time. The communication was perfect. The vi set putting team were just wonderful and…
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Choosing a care agency was a daunting task, but from the initial phone call to home assessment and carer visits we've been impressed by the care, professionalism and friendliness of…
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Many thanks to all of the staff at Alina Huntingdon who cared for my Dad during his last 3 months that he was with us The care shown was amazing…
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Alina Home Care has provided a very good, comprehensive care package. It has understood the needs of my sister and has kept me informed of any issues. The carers are…
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From the first point of contact with the Rustington branch I have felt that my Mum and I have been treated with care, compassion and respect. The team of carers,…
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After ten days in hospital my husband came home confused and disorientated, so much so that I could not leave him to go shopping, have coffee with a friend etc.…
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Quite happy with my carers. My few concerns are dealt with promptly and the carers are kind, friendly & good at what they do. More than satisfied.
The service provided Alina has been seamless from initial engagement through to date, with the live-in carer having been in place for a month or so now. The first (in-person)…
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It was very easy to deal with Alina Homecare. The person I dealt with arrived each day within the stated time slot, helped me get washed and dressed following my…
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We simply couldn't have managed without the Taunton Alina homecare team. When times got tough, they did all that was needed and more, to make sure that our mother remained…
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Anita, Maria and the wonderful team at Alina Homecare Taunton provided personalised, professional and friendly care during their time looking after my Mum. They looked after her for over 18…
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All staff are extremely helpful and friendly.They are very flexible and approachable.They support my father with great care and encourage him to be as independent as possible whilst being very…
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I highly recommend Alina services . I had a hip replacement in August 2025 and I was unable to put my support socks on as I could not bend and…
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Alina carers have been supporting my mother since the end of May 2025. I genuinely cannot speak highly enough of the ladies who have attended to her during this time.…
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Mum has been receiving home support since the beginning of this year, but following a fall at home, which lead to a stay in hospital, we have increased the amount…
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My regular cleaning support lady is very good. She is very polite and friendly with me and she does her job very well.
After calling round several care company's I came across Alina Homecare. Mums been having them for several months now and I'm 100% impressed. The manager and her team of girls…
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Alina have been very responsive with changes to timing of care visits and additional visits to cover hospital appointments. The carers are all appreciated and provide companionship. The manager at…
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The care given to Mum has been reliable, predictable, caring and friendly from the start, so Mum has felt comfortable and listened to. She has been treated with dignity, kindness…
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Recently arrived to East Preston. Alina Homecare assessed my needs as I am wheelchair bound. The manager visited twice to assess and organise the care package; whilst here he kindly…
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Overall my care has been very good. The ladies are very helpful and kind. I am treated as a friend and not as a liability. Their care is of value to me.
From the first day that my husband came home from hospital the girls friendly and cheerful care was everything my husband needed. The girls were always confident and caring which…
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Always excellent and courteous. All the staff are really friendly, would definitely recommend.
the carer provided is punctual, friendly and very good with Mum, Mum is so pleased with the attention that she is given Thank you to two members of staff in…
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I'm very housebound nowadays. So occasional outings to meet up with friends and visit beautiful places are a real treat for me. I went out with my carer from Alina…
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When my sister & I acknowledged that it was time that our lovely Mum needed extra support that we weren't always able to give we had the unenviable task of…
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Alina helped keep my Dad safe in his own flat. The carers were flexible and friendly and the whole service was very responsive. Dad was seen by no more than…
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I rang a few local care providers and selected Alina based on initial conversation with the manager who was the most upbeat and positive individual I spoke with. I was…
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I am extremely pleased with my experience of Alina Homecare in Christchrch, Dorset. After carefully selecting this agency myself from reading other reviews, I can say that the staff who…
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We found Alina to be an excellent home care provider where all the carers were friendly and helpful throughout the period of care. They were usually able to accommodate times…
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Alina provided care for our mom from February 2024 until June 2025. They were also there to support our dad. All of the carers were professional in their approach but…
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Alina has cared for my grandad for the last 11months starting with companion visits 3 times a week to 4 visits a day in the last month . Making sure…
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I am delighted to write such a positive review! My Mum started receiving home support on 1st April and the transition from family help to professional carers has been seamless.…
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Alina have provided excellent care for my mother. All of the carers are friendly and professional and do a good job and we like them. They also cope with requests…
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I'd like to thank all the staff at Alina Healthcare (Basingstoke) for their help in looking after my Aunt since last November. From the first call, initial setting out of…
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I'm very pleased with the level of service provided by Alina Homecare. The visiting carers are friendly, supportive and very kind to Mum. They are quick to report and feedback…
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All the staff I have met are very good friendly and professional and nothing is to much trouble I have recently required help from a carer the management came round…
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Everybody at Alina have been so friendly to deal with, and nothing is too much trouble for them. All of the team of carers that visit my mum treat her…
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Alina has been a very easy and helpful company to use. The carers and admin staff are all friendly and efficient. My husband has very advanced dementia. The carers are…
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I employed Alina Homecare as I required personal care after an operation. The Branch Manager was extremely knowledgeable and efficient in putting together a care package for me, which was…
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From the initial home visit assessment by the Alina Manager to discuss home care needs for my wife everything was explained very clearly and I felt at ease straight away.…
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All carer personal that have been assigned have been very polite, efficient and professional. They always greet mum with a warm and friendly smile and are always willing to help…
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Alina Care were first class with their care package for my mother. The staff were not only efficient in all areas but were also friendly and always went the 'extra…
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Ever since (I can't remember the exact date) we have had Alina as moms care providers the service, care & attention to detail the friendliness to the family & the…
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I have been so impressed with the service and care my mum has received so far since introducing her to Alina Homecare. The initial face to face meeting with the…
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I've been using Alina Home Care for over the last 6 months I asked to not have to many different carers as I have a lot of personal care and…
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We used Alina Care for 6 months. We had daycare and some night care and I can't thank them enough for their dedication to looking after my husband, all the…
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Not used for very long but pleased with service up to now. Always polite and friendly and get on with job efficiently.
I am really pleased with the service provided by Alina Homecare. My mum has twice weekly visits from a wonderful carer who provides companionship. My mum has grown really attached…
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At first I was embarrassed but quickly put at ease I am treated with dignity and respect but also in a very kind way it's like having a friend in…
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Efficient staff. The people that helped my friend are very helpful and always considered her feelings. They made sure she was safe and happy and any concerns were relayed back…
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They were all absolutely wonderful in caring for my grandmother. Always proactive, friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend and the whole family are very grateful that we got such a…
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Amazing live-in carer and fantastic support from all carers. Efficient, kind, reliable, friendly, hard working.
The carers were all lovely, they went above and beyond. I can't praise them all enough.
The carers are always punctual for their arrival time. They are most friendly to talk to and very caring in al ways to my wife's needs. Never hesitate to ask…
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Very helpful and friendly staff, nothing negative to report. From the first visit of introducing themselves they have been very efficient and professional. The app is a brilliant idea as…
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Very Happy with the care my friend gets from all of the team. They really try to engage my friend, encouraging him to be the independent self he was a…
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Mum was diagnosed with dementia and whilst living in a retirement community she needed additional daily care for meals as well as social and some safe guarding each day. After…
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I am happy and satisfied with my new carer for the last four months, I feel as if she is my best friend! My life had got very flat and…
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I was impressed with Alina Homecare from the visits beforehand by the management to the lovely lady who came three times a week for a few hours each day to…
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Having Alina come to the home for my mum has been a godsend. They have always been extremely supportive, friendly and understanding of my mum's needs. Being alone has been…
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The manager went above and beyond with the care of my father. Her professionalism and care in all areas regarding my father, from the initial meeting to her understanding of…
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The kindness to my mother and her dignity is paramount. Extras the company do are they inform me of anything medically, potentially harmful (setting light to kitchen roll) or mentally…
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The manager is very good at his job, he is dedicated and warm and friendly and has experience from the ground up so is really efficient and when he says…
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Alina Homecare has been nothing but professional, supportive, knowledgeable and totally caring throughout their care for my mother. The ladies who attended Mum at home were like her family and…
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I have been using Alina Homecare since November to assist me in the mornings with help to get my mother up, carry out personal care duties and assist with getting…
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Wonderful service, every member of staff who came was kind, friendly and extremely helpful. The care and attention to detail made every visit a happy experience. Thank you for looking…
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Once again Alina Homecare provided the reassurance, peace of mind and very caring service required for my husband whilst I was away. The manager is exceptional in making sure nothing…
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We are new clients and are very happy with the care given to my father. When there is a change in carer/time we are always advised. The friendly office staff…
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Mum who lives alone has used Alina Homecare for over a year. The carers have been extremely professional and friendly. The office staff are very quick to reply to my…
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My father had a spell in hospital earlier in the year and was having a live-in carer when he first came home. He was frail and had lost his confidence.…
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We hit the jackpot when we found Alina Homecare. I have felt thankful for their wonderful care service ever since the first meeting. All the carers are really lovely, friendly…
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The care provided although only for a short time was exceptional. From the first meeting to providing end-of-life care they went above and beyond. We had no worries about them…
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We are very pleased with the care given to our 96-year-old father. Dad has received exceptional care, both physically and mentally. All the carers are very personable and friendly and…
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I have received first-class care and attention continuously. Always on time, friendly carers. Could not wish for more.
From the first phone call I made in order to make enquiries to the present day the manager and his staff could not have been more accommodating, professional, understanding, sympathetic…
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Finding a care company is a daunting thought, trusting someone else to care for my mum the way I expect and treat her with dignity and respect. Well, I truly…
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Everyone at Alina Homecare Hemel Hempstead were brilliant with my father-in-law's care. Two staff members in particular were fantastic support and organised the most wonderful carers to visit my father-in-law…
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Can't praise this company enough. The carers are fantastic always going above and beyond what's required. They look after my dad and visit him twice a day and help with…
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Wonderful, caring companion carers for my mother who suffers from Dementia. We needed some support with care for my mother and contacted Alina Homecare to see what they could offer,…
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Alina provides live-in care support for my mother for which, in general, I am very pleased. The quality of the live-in carers is very good with several being exceptional. The…
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My sister, brother and I are so grateful to you (the team managers) and all of the wonderful carers who take such care of our dad. Their daily visits have…
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All the carers were very friendly and efficient, the organisation on the other end of the phone was very responsive and extremely helpful. Alina Homecare helped ease a very difficult…
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The service user, is my cousin and I have POA. She finds the Carers most helpful, good company, happy to take her out any time, and happy to listen to…
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I'm pleased with the service I get from my companions from Alina. It has changed my life. I am now back to my old self and every person notices it.…
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I have to say that Alina Homecare Bath have been utterly amazing and have really changed my mum's life for the better. She is a new person since Alina started…
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My wife has been cared for in a most professional manner for the last 3 years. During this time she has made not only carers but very social friendships with…
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Alina staff visit my mother three times a day to help her prepare for the day, then at lunchtime to help her with lunch preparation and in the evening to…
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I have had no problems with this company. The initial consultation was thorough and carried out with care and compassion. This allowed my care to be tailored to my needs.…
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When I first contacted, the service manager was extremely helpful friendly, and listened to what we were looking for, I could tell at once that she cared about her and…
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Thank you to the team for the care given to my father over the past year. He was very reluctant at first to accept the help he needed but the…
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Everyone at Alina Homecare has been extremely kind, caring, supportive and knowledgeable. Both the friendly management team and fantastic carers. They are well organised and always take time to provide…
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After my grandmother had a hospital stay, we were referred to Alina Care to help with her needs. We had a negative experience with our previous care company, so were…
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When we moved to the area we were apprehensive about leaving our carers as we had a very good team there. I searched online reviews and approached Alina as our…
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The manager and the team have been fantastic in providing care for my mum and dad. Even at short notice, they have been able to pull out all the stops…
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Fully managed support
Dedicated Team
Our experienced local Teams know their communities inside out. From your local GP to your local supermarket, their knowledge helps make life easier. With central support, you can enjoy added peace of mind.
Quality Team
Our central Quality Team sets us apart from agencies and self employed Carers. Our award winning care is reliable, regulated by the CQC and reinforced by our unwavering commitment to high quality care.
Exclusive Training
All our Care Workers are carefully selected and receive excellent training through our exclusive Alina Homecare Academy. We don’t use agency or freelance staff to protect our high quality reputation.
Care Monitoring App.
Enjoy full transparency via our care monitoring app., allowing you and your loved ones to track Companion Care as it happens. The app. monitors all aspects of care from mood changes to medication for added confidence.
About our Team
Our Team of friendly Companionship Carers have received training through our exclusive Alina Homecare Academy and are ready to help. From being a friendly face or helping you or your loved one complete daily tasks, we can help.
At Alina Homecare, we’re regulated by the CQC and winners of the homecare.co.uk Top 20 Home Care Group Award 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025. We are extremely proud of the standard of care we deliver and we’re passionate about making what we call the ‘Alina Difference’ to people’s lives.
It’s no wonder why 99.7% of clients say they’re satisfied with our care and support!
Cost of Companion Care
The cost of Companion Care at Home varies depending on the needs of you or your loved one. We aim to provide affordable companionship whilst also maintaining excellent quality service with fully trained Carers.
Our Team will work with you and your loved one to form a bespoke care plan that suits your individual requirements, routines and budget.
Complete our costs calculator to learn more about the cost of Companion Care today.
When you get in touch with us, we can arrange a free no obligation home visit to discuss your needs in more detail.
Quick questions
What is Companion Care?
Companion Care is when a professionally trained Carer visits you or your loved one in your home for some company; someone to share your hobbies with or simply to pop to shops for you. Sometimes life can be lonely; in fact, almost a third of people aged over 75 report feeling lonely sometimes or often.5
We are here to make a positive difference and make life easier for you or your loved one. Our Companionship Care can be just what you or your loved one needs to improve mental wellbeing. To learn more, find your local Alina Homecare Team today.
What is included with Companion Care?
The primary aim of Companion Care is to provide valuable wellbeing support to you or your loved one. However, we endeavour to provide a comprehensive service to meet the needs of you or your loved one which is why our Companion Care service can help with a range of tasks. From general housekeeping to running errands and much more, we can help.
Who delivers Companion Care?
Our Team of professionally trained Carers will provide companionship for you or your loved one at home.
How long are Companion Care visits?
The cost of Companion Care varies according to the type of care needed, the number of care visits and where you live. To learn more and get a free personalised quote, contact your local Alina Homecare Team.
How can I fund Companion Care?
There are many ways to fund elderly Companion Care at Home. Learn more by reading our guide to funding Home Care.
How does Alina Homecare compare to an agency?
Introductory agencies are not regulated and quality cannot be guaranteed. We provide fully regulated services that are inspected by the CQC. We also provide full and exclusive training for our Care Workers, whereas private and agency Carers may not have comprehensive training. In addition to this, our services are also backed up with central support; this means you can count on us even if your Care Worker needs time off, as our local Team can step in to ensure continuity of care.
What areas do you cover?
We provide Companionship Care across the South of England. Find your local Team.
How is Companion Care monitored?
Like all our services, our elderly Companion Care is regulated by the CQC. This is an independent regulator that inspects our services to ensure our quality standards are maintained. This includes checking that our care is focused on our clients as individuals, as well as that we keep you or your loved one safe at all times.
In addition to this, we are proud to partner with Birdie. Birdie’s innovative care technology enables us to digitally log and monitor the support we provide. The Birdie Family app., with your consent, also allows full visibility of care at any time for you and your loved ones. It’s a great way of providing added reassurance that you’re receiving the highest quality care.
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