When a parent or spouse starts needing a little more help around the house, you don't always need a nurse — you need a kind, dependable person who shows up. That's what we do. Compassionate Choice provides non-medical companion and homemaker care for seniors across Lakeland and Polk County, so the people you love can keep living in the home and neighborhood they know. We're locally based right here in Lakeland (AHCA Registration #241906), and we treat every family the way we'd want our own to be treated.
Companion care that fits Lakeland life
Whether your loved one is in a Dixieland bungalow near Lake Hunter, a home in Cleveland Heights, out in the quiet streets of South Lakeland and Medulla, up in Lakeland Highlands, or in one of the gated communities around Grasslands, we bring warm, hands-on help to their front door. Our care is about companionship and daily comfort — never medical or nursing care. Here's what a typical visit can include:
Meals & light housekeeping
Home-cooked meals, tidying up, laundry, and keeping the kitchen and living areas clean and safe.
Errands & transportation
Rides to Publix, the pharmacy, the bank, church, or a visit to a Dedicated Senior Medical Center appointment.
Medication reminders
Gentle, on-time reminders so nothing gets missed. We remind and encourage — we never administer medication.
Companionship & outings
Conversation, card games, a stroll around Lake Mirror, or an afternoon among the flowers at Hollis Garden.
Respite & overnight
Overnight and 24-hour presence so a spouse or family caregiver can finally rest.
Dementia companion care
Patient supervision, redirection, and steady routine for loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Getting out and staying connected
Isolation is one of the hardest parts of aging, and Lakeland is a wonderful town to stay engaged in. Our caregivers love helping clients enjoy a change of scenery — a slow walk along the historic Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror, a quiet morning in the themed "rooms" of Hollis Garden with its thousands of seasonal blooms, a coffee downtown, or a bit of shopping and lunch out near Lakeside Village. For clients who prefer to stay in, we bring the visit to them with conversation, hobbies, and a friendly face. This is the heart of our Get Out & Live approach — keeping life full, not just filling the hours.
Coming home from the hospital? If your loved one was recently discharged from Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center on Lakeland Hills Boulevard or finished rehab at Lakeland Regional Health Grasslands, those first weeks at home can be shaky. We provide non-medical hospital-to-home support — meal prep, tidying, reminders, and a watchful, caring presence — so recovery happens in a calm, well-tended home. For any medical or nursing needs, we'll always point you to the right licensed provider.
Rooted in the Polk County community
We're not a far-off call center — we live and work in this community, and we know its resources. Families we serve often also connect with local supports like Better Living for Seniors of Polk County, the Senior Connection Center's Elder Helpline, and the Lakeland Activity Center for Seniors. When it makes sense, we're glad to help you understand what's out there. And if the day comes that in-home care is no longer enough, our senior placement service helps you find the right assisted living or memory care community — and that guidance is always completely free to your family.
Care built around your family
Every situation is different, so we don't do one-size-fits-all. We start with a friendly conversation about what your loved one needs, what they enjoy, and where you're feeling stretched thin. From a few hours a week to daily or around-the-clock support, we build a schedule that actually works. Because pricing depends on the hours and level of help, we give each family a personalized quote — call us and we'll walk you through it honestly. Caring for an aging parent is a lot to carry alone, and you don't have to. If you're the one doing most of the caregiving, our guide on caring for the caregiver is a good place to start too.