Home Care vs. Housekeeping vs. Companion Care — What’s the Difference?
Montoya Solutions
The options can be overwhelming when caring for yourself or a loved one at home. You may have heard the terms home care, housekeeping, and companion care, but what do they mean?
At Montoya Solutions LLC, we proudly offer all three services. Understanding the difference can help you choose the proper support, whether recovering from illness, helping a senior parent, or simply managing a busy home.
1. What Is Home Care?
Home care is focused on personal support for physical and health-related needs. It involves trained professionals who assist with daily living activities and light medical tasks — often for seniors or individuals with disabilities, chronic illness, or recovering from surgery.
Typical Home Care Services:
Bathing, grooming, and dressing
Mobility assistance
Medication reminders
Meal preparation
Toileting and hygiene support
Monitoring health changes
Provided by: Personal Care Assistants (PCAs), CNAs, or HHAs
Ideal for: Seniors, disabled adults, or people recovering from post-hospital stay
2. What Is Housekeeping?
Housekeeping focuses strictly on cleaning and organizing your living environment. It ensures the home is sanitary, comfortable, and safe, without providing personal care to the client.
Typical Housekeeping Services:
Vacuuming and mopping floors
Cleaning bathrooms and kitchens
Laundry and linen changes
Dusting and surface disinfection
Trash and recycling removal
Provided by: Professional housekeepers or cleaning staff
Ideal for: Busy families, elderly clients who live alone, or anyone needing help maintaining a clean home
3. What Is Companion Care?
Companion care offers emotional and social support, which is especially important for older adults who live alone or experience isolation.
Typical Companion Care Services:
Friendly conversation and activities (games, reading, TV)
Accompaniment to appointments or errands
Help with hobbies or walks.
Light meal prep or housekeeping
Wellness check-ins
Provided by: Trained companion aides or caregivers
Ideal for: Seniors or adults with limited mobility or memory loss
Which One Do You Need?
Sometimes, the best solution is a combination of these services.
Need Recommended Service
Mom needs help bathing and light cleaning. Home Care + Housekeeping
Dad is lonely and lives alone. Companion Care
You just had surgery and can’t lift or cook. Home Care
Your home needs a weekly cleaning.
Grandma is independent but forgets her medication. Home Care + Companion Care
The Montoya Solutions Advantage
At Montoya Solutions, we don’t just match staff — we match hearts and skills. Our team is:
Compassionate, trained, and background-checked
Available for live-in, part-time, or 24/7 coverage
Multilingual and culturally sensitive
Licensed, insured, and committed to care
Pet friendly
Let’s Create a Care Plan That Fits Your Life
Whether you need one-time help or long-term care, Montoya Solutions supports your family with dignity, respect, and reliability.
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