Loneliness can be one of the hardest parts of aging. Days feel empty when family visits become less frequent, and the feeling that no one cares creeps in. In Boca Raton, many elderly loved ones face this reality every day. Preferred Care at Home provides compassionate Companion and Homemaker Care services that bring meaningful relationships and genuine connections back into daily life.
Preferred Care at Home has been helping seniors age in place with dignity and grace since 1984. We’ve built a reputation throughout South Florida for providing reliable, compassionate, and affordable caregiving services. Our Boca Raton location serves families throughout Palm Beach County with the same family-operated approach that has defined our company for three generations.
What sets us apart is our commitment to matching caregivers by personality, not just availability. We understand that exceptional care means finding the perfect match between companion and client. Our rigorous 7-step screening process ensures every caregiver brings not just skills, but genuine compassion and the right temperament to build meaningful relationships with your loved one.
Too often, with age comes loneliness. Aging has a way of reminding you of family members and friends who have passed on. Our Companion and Homemaker Care services provide that familiar face and helping hand that elderly loved ones need to maintain their well-being and stay connected to life. We bring conversation, laughter, and genuine human connection into homes throughout Boca Raton FL.
Companionship matters because it directly affects health and quality of life. Our caregivers engage in meaningful activities, from playing cards and sharing stories to simply being present during meals. This isn’t just about having someone in the house. It’s about maintaining dignity, respect, and the importance of feeling valued every single day.
When caring for the home becomes a burden, the unwelcome thought of moving to a nursing home strikes. But what if you could stay home and still have help with preparing meals and light cleaning? Our home companion services assist with grocery shopping, cooking nutritious meals, doing dishes, and maintaining a comfortable living space.
Our caregivers understand the benefit of routine and familiar surroundings. They’ll prepare meals according to your preferences and dietary needs, help with medication reminders to ensure medicine is taken properly, and keep living areas tidy with light housekeeping. From laundry to dry cleaning errands, we provide the support that helps seniors maintain independence at home.
Getting to doctor appointments shouldn’t mean giving up your independence. Our compassionate caregivers provide safe transportation throughout the Boca Raton community. We assist with bathing and dressing before appointments, help you get safely in and out of the vehicle, and stay by your side during visits to ensure you understand instructions and can relay information to family.
This transportation support means your parents can maintain their health care routines, attend social events, visit friends, and stay engaged with their community. Our dedicated team members treat your loved one with the highest level of care and patience, understanding that these outings are about more than just getting from point A to point B. They matter to the quality of life and maintaining connections.
Pets bring joy and purpose, but as we age, caring for them can become challenging. Our home care services include help with feeding pets, walking dogs, and maintaining pet areas. We understand the deep bond between seniors and their animal companions, and we aim to ensure that bond remains strong without becoming a source of stress or physical strain.
Beyond pet care, our companions assist with a wide range of daily activities that help clients maintain their independence and peace of mind. Whether it’s helping with technology to stay connected with family, supporting hobbies and interests, or simply providing a helping hand with tasks that have become difficult, we’re here to serve the whole person, not just complete a checklist of tasks.
We take a thoughtful, personalized approach to ensure your loved one receives the care they deserve.
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Free phone consultation to answer your questions with no obligation.
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We meet in your home to understand your unique needs and routines.
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Creating a personalized plan addressing specific dementia needs.
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Selecting caregivers whose personality aligns with your loved one’s.
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Regular check-ins and access to our Transparency Room portal.
Watching a loved one struggle with daily tasks or withdraw socially is heartbreaking. Below are some common challenges Boca Raton families face and how our compassionate Companion and Homemaker Care provides real solutions.
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Our team lives and works in Boca Raton communities alongside the families we serve. When you call, you reach neighbors who understand Boca Raton.
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Companion and Homemaker Care costs vary based on the number of hours needed, schedule requirements, and specific services requested. Live-in care provides more affordable 24-hour support. We offer free consultations to discuss your situation and provide transparent pricing. Preferred Care at Home was built on the principle of quality services at affordable prices, and we work with families to find solutions that fit their budget.
We’ve been helping seniors since 1984, offering over 40 years of proven experience, not just historical founding. Our family-operated approach is now in its third generation of home care professionals. Unlike other agencies, we match caregivers to clients based on personality and compatibility, not just availability. Our proprietary 7-step screening process ensures only the most reliable, compassionate, and experienced caregivers join our team. Plus, our Transparency Room portal lets families monitor care in real-time from anywhere.
Companion and Homemaker Care focuses on social interaction, emotional support, and assistance with light tasks like meal preparation and errands. Personal care includes hands-on help with bathing, dressing, mobility, and toileting. Many families benefit from combining both. If your loved one is fairly independent physically but struggles with loneliness, household tasks, or needs safety supervision, Companion and Homemaker Care is ideal. If assistance with activities of daily living is needed, personal care services become important. We help you determine the right combination during our consultation.
We can typically begin care within days of your initial contact, sometimes even within 24-48 hours for urgent situations. The timeline depends on the caregiver matching process. We won’t rush placement just for speed. Finding the perfect match matters more than starting immediately with an incompatible caregiver. During your consultation, we’ll discuss your timeline and work to accommodate your needs while maintaining our quality standards. For families planning ahead, a week or two allows the most thorough matching process.
If you’re noticing signs of loneliness, depression, or social withdrawal in your elderly loved one, Companion and Homemaker Care can help. Other indicators include difficulty keeping up with household tasks, skipped meals because cooking feels overwhelming, missed appointments due to transportation challenges, or safety concerns when they’re alone for extended periods. If your parent has lost a spouse and seems lost without that daily companionship, or if you live far away and worry constantly about their well-being, it’s worth getting an assessment. The best time to start is when independence can still be maintained; waiting until a crisis happens makes the transition harder.
Yes. Our commitment doesn’t end when care starts. Families have 24/7 access to our Transparency of Care portal, where you can view schedules, read caregiver notes, assign tasks, and communicate with our team. We provide ongoing monitoring and check-ins to ensure satisfaction. If needs change or concerns arise, we adjust the care plan immediately. We guarantee caregiver consistency, minimizing changes so genuine relationships can form. Our team is always available to answer questions and provide support throughout your caregiving experience.
Yes, our companions provide medication reminders as part of their non-medical services. They’ll remind your loved one when it’s time to take medications and help organize pill boxes to prevent confusion. While they cannot administer medications or make medical decisions, they can observe and report concerns to family members. For clients requiring skilled nursing care, such as administering injections or complex wound care, we also offer skilled care services with licensed nurses. Medication reminders through Companion and Homemaker Care work well for seniors who are capable of taking their own medicine but need prompting and organization support.
This is one of the most common concerns we hear from families in Boca Raton, and it’s completely understandable. Many elderly people feel their independence is threatened or worry about privacy. We address this through our personality matching process. When the caregiver shares interests and connects naturally, they quickly become less of a stranger and more of a friend. We start gradually when possible, perhaps with just a few hours a week, building trust over time. Our caregivers are trained to respect boundaries, honor preferences, and understand the emotional complexity of accepting help. We’ve found that once care begins, resistance often fades as the benefit of companionship and relief from difficult tasks becomes clear.
Our Companion and Homemaker Care givers can provide support for clients in early-stage dementia, offering gentle reminders, maintaining routines, and ensuring safety. However, for more advanced cognitive decline, we recommend our specialized Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care services. These caregivers receive specific training in memory care, behavioral management, and cognitive engagement activities. During your consultation, we’ll assess your loved one’s needs and recommend the appropriate level of care. Many families start with Companion and Homemaker Care and transition to dementia-specific services as needs change. We make those transitions smooth with caregiver consistency whenever possible.
Every caregiver undergoes our comprehensive 7-step screening process before ever entering a client’s home. This includes criminal background checks, reference verification, skills assessments, personality evaluations, and interviews at multiple levels. We verify certifications, check work history, and confirm they genuinely have the compassion and patience this work demands. Once hired, caregivers receive ongoing training and quality monitoring through our Care Heroes program, which rewards complete, consistent, and compliant care. Families can track caregiver performance through our portal, and we respond immediately to any concerns. Our dedication to quality is why we’ve maintained a reputation for exceptional care for over 40 years.
