Guide
They sound similar. They are not. Here's a plain-language guide to help DFW families choose the right kind of support — and understand exactly what Elevare does and doesn't do.
Important — Please Read
Elevare Lifestyle Assistance provides non-medical lifestyle assistance only. We do not provide nursing, home health, medication administration, diagnosis, therapy, bathing, dressing, lifting, transferring, or any medical care. If your loved one needs any of those services, a licensed home health agency is the right call — not Elevare.
Companion care (sometimes called elderly companion care or lifestyle assistance) is non-medical support focused on quality of life. A companion shows up consistently to talk, help with errands, sort the mail, set up a video call with the grandkids, or simply share a cup of coffee. It is about connection, convenience, and peace of mind — not clinical care.
Home health care is licensed medical care delivered in the home by registered nurses, therapists, and home health aides under a physician's plan. It typically follows a hospital stay or a diagnosis and may include wound care, physical therapy, medication management, and hands-on personal care.
Side-by-side
| Companion Care (Elevare) | Home Health Care | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Non-medical lifestyle assistance and companionship | Licensed medical care under a doctor's plan |
| Who provides it | Trained companions and lifestyle assistants | Registered nurses, therapists, home health aides |
| Typical visits | Conversation, errands, tech help, light tidying, outings | Wound care, injections, PT/OT, medication management |
| Personal care | Not provided | Bathing, dressing, transferring, toileting |
| Medication | Not handled | Administered or managed by licensed staff |
| Regulation | Non-medical service business | State-licensed home health agency, often Medicare-certified |
| Paid by | Private pay | Often Medicare/Medicaid/insurance with a prescription |
| Best for | Loneliness, daily logistics, peace of mind | Recovery from surgery, chronic illness, skilled nursing needs |
Scope of Service
If any of these are needed, the right next step is a licensed home health agency or your physician — not Elevare.
How to Choose
Many families end up using both — a home health agency for clinical needs, and Elevare for the day-to-day life around it.
Why DFW Families Choose Elevare
We are locally owned, relationship-based, and built around your routines — not a clinical chart. For DFW families who need a trusted person in their corner for daily life (not medical care), Elevare is designed to be exactly that.
FAQ
No. Companion care is non-medical lifestyle support — companionship, errands, tech help, light household tasks. Home health care is licensed medical care delivered by nurses or therapists under a physician's plan.
No. Elevare provides non-medical lifestyle assistance only. We do not provide nursing, home health, medication administration, diagnosis, therapy, bathing, dressing, lifting, transferring, or any medical care.
Choose companion care when the need is about loneliness, daily logistics, errands, or staying socially engaged. Choose home health when there is a diagnosed medical condition requiring nursing, wound care, physical therapy, or medication management.
Elevare's monthly plans start at $99/month for a Check-In Plan and go up to $580–$700/month for the full Elevare Plan. À la carte visits start at $55.
No pressure. No obligation. Just a conversation about how Elevare can support you or someone you love.
(469) 875-8728