Greater Victoria · Companion Care
Companion Care in Victoria, BC
Steady, friendly company for someone who spends more time alone than they would like — with conversation, shared activities and a familiar face on a regular schedule.
Companion care is about connection. A care worker visits to talk, listen, do the things the person enjoys and keep the shape of the week, so home feels less quiet and days feel more like their own.
Prefer to share your needs online?
Care workers are currently available in Victoria. Requests also welcome in Saanich, Oak Bay and Sidney, subject to assessment and a suitable local worker match.
Signs that companionship could help
Loneliness often creeps in quietly. Families in Greater Victoria tend to notice things like:
- A parent who used to be social now goes days without a real conversation
- A spouse has died or moved into care, and the house feels empty
- Hobbies, walks or outings have stopped because doing them alone feels like too much
- Meals are skipped or eaten standing up, because cooking for one feels pointless
- You live in Vancouver, Calgary or overseas and want someone you trust to see your parent regularly
- The person is managing well physically but seems flat, withdrawn or anxious
What a companion visit can include
Visits are shaped around the person — their interests, energy and the kind of company they enjoy.
Conversation and listening
Unhurried time to talk about the news, family, memories or nothing in particular.
Shared activities
Cards, puzzles, music, reading aloud, gardening, photo albums, baking — whatever the person enjoys.
Walks and fresh air
A walk around the block or a nearby park when it’s safe and part of the plan.
Everyday routines
Making a cup of tea or a light meal together, tidying up afterwards and keeping regular rhythms going.
Errands and outings together
Accompanying the person to a café, the library or local shops on foot or by their own arrangements. We don’t provide transportation.
Regular check-ins
A dependable visit on the same days, plus a short note so family knows how things are going.
Who companion care may help
- Older adults living alone who want more social connection
- People who are independent with personal care but would enjoy company and routine
- Someone adjusting after a bereavement, move or change in health
- People in early stages of memory change who benefit from familiar company
- Families who live at a distance and want a reliable presence nearby
Company that fits the person, not a schedule template
Good companionship depends on fit. Before visits start, we learn what the person enjoys, how they like to spend their time, what they find tiring and what a good visit would look like to them. That shapes the Care Plan and helps us match a care worker who is a natural fit.
Where possible, we keep the same care worker visiting so a real relationship can grow. If the person’s needs change — say they begin to need help with bathing — we review the plan together rather than quietly adding tasks.
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Request Support
Tell us a little about the person and what kind of company you’re hoping for.
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Get to know them
A Care Assessment covers interests, routines, preferred days and anything we should be aware of.
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Care Plan and match
We propose a schedule and price, and match a care worker once you approve it.
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Visits begin
Regular visits start, with check-ins and adjustments as things settle.
What companion care is — and isn’t
Companion care is non-clinical social and practical support. It does not include personal care such as bathing, dressing or toileting. If help with those routines is needed, it can be assessed and added as Personal Care in the same Care Plan.
Companion care also does not include nursing, medication administration, transportation or overnight supervision.
Companion care across Greater Victoria
Care workers are currently available in Victoria. We also accept requests in Saanich, Oak Bay and Sidney, subject to local worker availability. All care is subject to assessment and a suitable local worker match.
We accept requests from Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay and Sidney.
Companion care in Victoria: common questions
What does a companion actually do during a visit?
It depends on the person. A visit might be conversation over tea and a short walk, or cooking a simple lunch together and playing cards. The Care Plan sets out what the person enjoys and what the visit is for.
How long are companion visits?
Visits start at two hours, which leaves time for real conversation and an activity without feeling rushed. Home Support and Companionship visits are $129 for 2 hours, $177 for 3 hours, $236 for 4 hours and $59 per hour for 5 hours or more.
Will it be the same person each time?
We aim for continuity wherever we can, because companionship works best with a familiar face. If a regular care worker is unavailable, we’ll let you know who is coming.
Does companion care include help with bathing or dressing?
No. Those are personal care tasks. If they’re needed, we assess them and can add Personal Care to the same Care Plan.
Can a companion take my parent to appointments or shops?
A care worker can accompany the person on foot or using the person’s own arrangements, such as a taxi or family ride. FeatherKeep does not provide transportation.
My parent says they don’t need help. How do we start?
Many people are more comfortable with “someone to have coffee with” than “care.” Tell us about the hesitation when you request support and we’ll suggest a gentle way to begin.
Can I get updates if I live away from Victoria?
Yes. Family communication preferences are part of the Care Plan, so you can receive short updates after visits.
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Request Home SupportNeed companion care in Victoria?
Tell us about the person and what kind of visits might help. Availability is confirmed after assessment. Or call 604-916-0259 · admin@featherkeep.com
Your care needs, schedule, price and suitable local worker are confirmed before support begins.