Home Care vs. Housekeeping vs. Companion Care — What’s the Difference?

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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