Companion care
Friendly visits, wellness check-ins, conversation, errands and emotional support.
Someone to count on, day after day.
Explore home care in Beaver CountyWhy Care and Rides Belong Together
For many families, home care and rides to appointments are two separate things. Home care comes from one company, and rides have to be booked somewhere else. When the ride falls through, the appointment is missed.
NHC23 was built to fix that. We are a women-owned, veteran-led agency, and we bring companionship, personal care and transportation together in one place. One agency. One phone call. Your loved one gets support without you calling three different places.
Doctors reschedule appointments all the time. When that happens, a ride that was already booked often can't be changed, because most ride services need 24 to 48 hours' notice. That leaves your loved one without a way to get there. With NHC23, you just call us and tell us the new date. Care and transportation come from the same team, so a change in plans is one phone call, not a new round of booking.
The numbers show why this matters:
An older national estimate found that about 3.6 million Americans miss or delay non-emergency medical care each year because of transportation problems.
A 2017 research brief, citing a 2012 study, reported transportation difficulties among nearly 60 percent of Medicaid members who had one or more emergency-department visits.
In the 2020 study, 80 percent of family caregivers provided transportation for their loved one. Only 25 percent had ever used a transportation service.
Source: AARP and National Alliance for Caregiving, Caregiving in the U.S. 2020.
You should not have to be the one holding it all together. We serve Beaver, Butler, Lawrence, Allegheny and Dauphin counties.
Services & Rides
Thoughtful, practical support for daily life.
What we do
Support that meets people where they are.
We help seniors, homebound neighbors and families with the everyday routines that get harder over time.
Personal care
Help with bathing, dressing, hygiene, mobility, meals, laundry and daily routines.
Done patiently, with respect for your independence.
Explore home care in Beaver CountyTransportation
Rides to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and essential errands, coordinated through your care plan.
Explore transportationNHC23 transportation
Support doesn’t stop at your front door.
Transportation is included with your care service. Rides are provided by Lowe Willzz, our sister company, as part of your personalized care plan.
Transportation That Meets Your Needs
Our transportation services are coordinated around each client's individual care plan and mobility needs. Clients who can safely enter and exit a standard vehicle may be transported in a regular vehicle.
We are currently raising funds to purchase an ADA-accessible vehicle so we can expand our transportation capabilities and better serve individuals with additional mobility needs.
Support Our ADA Vehicle FundQuestions families ask
A little clarity goes a long way.
Can I schedule companion care for just a few hours a day?
Yes. Companion care can be scheduled for a few hours per day based on your needs. NHC23 requires a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week.
Do I have to schedule care every day?
No. Your care schedule is personalized to your needs. Services can be arranged on selected days throughout the week as long as the 10-hour weekly minimum is met.
What's the difference between companion care and personal care?
Companion care focuses on providing comfort, connection, and a supportive presence for individuals who may live alone, experience loneliness, or simply enjoy having someone spend time with them.
This may include sharing conversations, enjoying favorite activities, playing games, watching television together, taking walks, or simply having someone nearby throughout the day. Our caregivers provide encouragement, emotional support, and meaningful human connection.
Personal care provides hands-on assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and other daily personal care needs.
What Is Light Assistance?
Light assistance means helping clients with small, everyday tasks while providing companion care.
This may include:
- Loading or unloading a few dishes from the dishwasher.
- Reaching for items on higher shelves.
- Bringing clients items they need around the home.
- Helping organize small personal items.
- Providing simple assistance with daily activities.
- Offering medication reminders without administering medication.
Please note: Light assistance does not include routine housekeeping, deep cleaning, or extensive household chores. Our caregivers are there primarily to provide comfort, connection, and support.
Is transportation available without home care services?
No. Transportation is exclusively available to NHC23 home care clients and is coordinated as part of their personalized care plans. We do not offer standalone transportation or taxi services.
Are there additional fees for transportation?
Transportation is coordinated through your personalized care plan. Additional fees may apply for trips extending beyond our surrounding service areas or requiring longer travel distances. Any applicable fees will be discussed and explained in advance.