Companion Care at Home in Montreal
A presence that brightens the day.
A trusted presence for seniors living at home: conversation, activities, outings and the small things of everyday life. Our companion care is available at home, in a seniors’ residence or at the hospital.
A shared moment can change a whole day.
A conversation, a walk, a meal together: companion care is time and attention for your loved one. Each visit lasts at least 4 hours, occasionally or on a regular schedule.
When to consider it
Companion care for seniors: when to consider it.
Your loved one still manages well, but the days are long. A few hours of company are often enough to bring rhythm back to the week.
If your loved one also needs help with hygiene, meals or medication, discover our senior home care.
Long days
When your loved one spends most of their time without visitors.
After a loss
To bring back a presence and a routine.
Family far away
To know that someone stops by regularly.
Long-distance caregivingWhile you work
Someone is there while you are at work.
Respite for family caregiversEarly memory loss
Company, stimulation and a reassuring routine.
Alzheimer’s & dementia careWanting to get out
To enjoy walks, outings and errands again.
Outings & appointments
Getting to outings and appointments, safely.
Our caregivers don’t drive. For each outing, we choose the safest way to travel with you, and your loved one is accompanied the whole way.
Paratransit first
It’s the safest and most efficient option.
An accompanied taxi ride
We book the taxi, or you do.
★★★★★
As usual Monday is the best day of my week when she’s here. I was dizzy and she accompanied me for a walk! Excellent!Suzanne S. · Google review
What research says
Why companionship matters so much for seniors.
Social ties are part of health, especially as we age. Here is what studies show, and how we respond.
1 in 4
About one in four older adults living at home is socially isolated.1
What we do
Regular visits, so your loved one’s week has moments to look forward to.
14 factors
of dementia risk that can be acted on. Social isolation is one of them.2
What we do
Conversation, games, reading and outings, to keep the mind active, in good company.
Connection
Staying connected matters at any age, and even more as we get older and our circle gets smaller.3
What we do
A stable team and matching by language, so real bonds can form.
1. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults, 2020 (U.S. data). 2. Livingston et al., Dementia prevention, intervention, and care, The Lancet, 2024. 3. Institut national de santé publique du Québec (in French), Défis associés au vieillissement de la population. Last updated: September 2026.
A Family’s Story
Like a ray of sunshine.
She’s like a ray of sunshine when she comes into the apartment.
We’ve been working with Emily for a couple of months now, and she’s very receptive to the needs of my father. Every time I ask my dad how his day was, he says Emily was great, she made this, she did that. He really enjoys her company, and I would recommend Equinoxe without any hesitation.
Joanne Goldberg
Prefer to talk now? Call 514-935-2600, day or night.
Getting Started
How companion care starts.
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Step 1
A first call
Tell us about your loved one, what they enjoy and what their days look like. We take the time to listen.
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Step 2
A thoughtful match
Your Care Manager chooses a caregiver based on your loved one’s needs and language.
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Step 3
The first visit
The caregiver makes their first visit at the planned time. The schedule adjusts whenever needs change.
Learn more about our care management process.
or call 514-935-2600, day and night
Peace of Mind
A presence you can count on.
Letting someone into your loved one’s life is a matter of trust. Here is what we put in place.
Your loved one is entrusted to kind, caring caregivers: chosen for that quality, within a team we keep stable around your loved one.
Your Care Manager: a dedicated person who gets to know your loved one and their habits.
No visit left uncovered: if something unexpected comes up, our team makes sure someone is there for your loved one.
Freedom to change: you can ask for a different caregiver at any time.
No long-term contract: occasional or regular visits, as needed.
Since 1998 · 300+ caregivers · #6 in the Les Affaires ranking of Quebec’s top 300 SMEs
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
What if someone came to see your loved one this week?
One call is all it takes to tell us about your loved one, what they enjoy and what their days look like. Our team answers 24 hours a day, even on weekends.
Where we provide care
Companion care at home in Westmount, Montreal, the West Island, the South Shore and Laval.
Questions Families Ask
Companion care, answered.
If your question isn’t here, our team will answer it on the phone.
See all FAQs →What is in-home companion care?
It’s the regular presence of a caregiver with your loved one: conversation, games, reading, walks, outings, appointments, errands and meals. If your loved one also needs help with hygiene or medication, the same person can take care of it.
Is this the same as hiring a private companion?
The role is similar: a presence, conversation, activities and outings. At Equinoxe LifeCare, companions are trained caregivers, women and men, chosen for their kindness and followed by your Care Manager. And if your loved one needs help with hygiene or medication, the same person can take care of it.
What is the minimum length of a visit?
Each visit lasts at least 4 hours. There is no weekly minimum and no long-term contract: visits can be occasional or regular.
Is it always the same person who comes?
As much as possible, we limit the number of different caregivers around your loved one. You can also ask for a change at any time.
Can the caregiver drive my loved one?
No, our caregivers don’t drive. For outings and appointments, we favour paratransit, the safest option. Your loved one can also be accompanied by taxi, booked by our team or by you.
In which languages do you offer companion care?
Matching takes your loved one’s language into account. Our caregivers speak English, French, Spanish, Greek, Italian, Farsi and more.
Do you offer companion care in a residence or at the hospital?
Yes. Companion care is available wherever your loved one lives or stays: at home, in a private seniors’ residence (RPA) or at the hospital.
How much does companion care cost?
It depends on the number of hours you need. There is no long-term contract, so you only pay for the hours you use. Quebec residents aged 70 or older may also qualify for Revenu Québec’s tax credit for home-support services for seniors, which covers part of eligible expenses. A Care Manager will give you a precise estimate from the very first call.
Does your loved one spend long hours without company? Our Care Managers will listen and help you find the right person.
Let’s talk about your loved one