- A parent is coming home from the hospital or rehab
- Memory is changing, and being alone no longer feels safe
- A spouse has been the caregiver and is wearing down
- A parent lives alone, and you live across town or out of state
- A senior living community needs more one-on-one support than its staff can give
Private, non-medical home care · Nashville
Support that strengthens the entire family.
Concierge-level companionship and personal support that helps older adults thrive at home, and lets families stay involved without carrying the weight alone.
Credentials
- Inc. 5000 honoree four consecutive years, 2022–2025
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) led care professionals, not sitters
- Local, not franchised privately owned in Nashville
- Licensed in Tennessee Personal Support Services Agency
More than caregiving
Families aren’t looking for help around the house. They want their parent to keep living well.
That means preserving the routines, interests, conversations and outings that still give life meaning.
Our caregivers provide thoughtful companionship and personal support designed to reduce isolation and keep each client engaged, connected and comfortable at home, and to give their families real peace of mind.
Founder note
Ed Kelley, Founder. An 8th-generation Nashvillian, he built The Perfect Companion from the client’s perspective. After navigating care for his own family, he designed every part of the company around what clients and their families actually need.
Care for every part of the day, from a few hours a week to around the clock.
Available in your home or within independent living, assisted living and memory care communities.
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Companionship and engagement
Conversation, outings, hobbies, music, and staying connected with family.
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Personal care
Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and help moving safely around the home.
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Memory support
Calm routines, gentle redirection and engagement for clients living with memory changes.
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Recovery after a hospital stay
Help at home after surgery, illness or rehab, so recovery stays on track.
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Palliative and hospice support
A steady, familiar presence alongside the hospice team.
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Daily living
Meals, medication reminders, light housekeeping, errands and transportation to appointments.
Most families call when something has changed.
Whatever brought you here, a conversation costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
Most care breaks down the same way. We built ours not to.
What families usually face:
- Too many people involved, and no one coordinating
- Important details missed
- Communication that is inconsistent or reactive
- The family becomes the default care manager
You shouldn’t have to manage your parent’s care from your phone.
How The Perfect Companion works:
- A consistent care team, not a rotating roster
- One point of contact who organizes and oversees care
- Clear, proactive updates: caregivers record care notes during every visit
- Structure, oversight and accountability on every shift
We don’t just show up. We organize, monitor and support every part of daily care.
What sets our care apart is what we require of it.
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Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) led care.
Care led by Certified Nurse Assistants, not sitters.
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Consistent caregivers.
The same familiar faces, incorporated into a care team that works only with that client.
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Thorough screening.
10-year national background checks and 10-panel drug screening on every hire.
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Client-specific training.
Each caregiver is prepared for your parent’s routines and preferences before the first shift.
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Caregivers who stay.
Above-market pay and guaranteed schedules keep the best caregivers with us.
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Private and discreet.
Elevated standards of professionalism, discretion and personal conduct in every home.
Clear, simple and private.
- Private pay, billed weekly by card or bank transfer
- Long-term care insurance accepted, and we help with the paperwork
- No long-term commitments
- Rates depend on the hours and level of care. You’ll receive a clear quote after your consultation.
We are a private-pay company and do not bill Medicare.
Four simple steps, and you’re never on your own.
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Step 1
Reach out. Text us at (615) 800-3722, or call the same number and press 2 to reach a care advisor.
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Step 2
Free consultation. We meet at home, at our office or by video to learn your parent’s needs, routines and personality. No cost and no obligation.
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Step 3
Your care plan and care team. We build a plan with your family and match caregivers to your parent. You meet them before the first shift.
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Step 4
Care begins. We oversee every shift, keep you updated, and adjust the plan as needs change.
You don’t have to manage this alone.
If something feels off, overwhelming or unsustainable, it usually is. Let’s talk through your situation.