804-752-2205
Daily / 24 hours
804-752-2205
Daily / 24 hours
Monday-Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm
5111 Lakeside Avenue
Henrico, VA 23228
SERVING CENTRAL VIRGINIA SINCE 2003
Companion Extraordinaire provides personal home care services in the comfort of our client’s home. We can also deliver these services to clients who reside in an assisted living community, independent living setting or in a nursing and rehabilitation center in Richmond, Ashland, Hanover, Henrico, Chesterfield, and the surrounding counties. We can provide a care program that is personalized to meet your needs. From one hour visits to 24-hour care, we deliver the help you need.
When is it Time for
Professional Care Management?
Meet Companion Extraordinaire founder, Dawn Beninghove, RN, CCM, CRP, NCCDP, CSA. Watch a short overview as she offers expert insights for assessing and navigating care needs during this challenging stage for both you and your loved one.
Are you finding that your once-independent loved one needs help with basic chores? Is your senior loved one dealing with loneliness, a recent fall, difficulty with memory, or medication management? Is your parent recovering from surgery, illness, accident or recent hospitalization? Are you caring for a family member and feeling overwhelmed?
Companion Extraordinaire can help with a wide range of activities. Get a free in-home assessment with a Companion Extraordinaire Registered Nurse. Schedule your meeting with a Companion Extraordinaire Nurse Care Manager today.
Registered Nurses, through their knowledge and experience, are expertly able to help individuals navigate their care needs and guide them through coordination of all the integral pieces of Senior Care
COMPANION EXTRAORDINAIRE
To solve the home care needs of individuals and families in our community through our commitment to excellence, mutual respect, integrity, education and innovation.
The promise of extraordinary care by
extraordinary people.
Since 2003, we have lived and worked in the same community as our clients. We believe this allows us to grow stronger relationships with our clients and their families.
Companion Extraordinaire invests countless hours in training our Care Providers to deliver the highest quality standards for care, safety and comfort.
Companion Extraordinaire provides from one hour of service up to 24 hours a day of care in the comfort of your own home, rehabilitation center, assisted living, nursing home or wherever “home” happens to be.
From companion services to private duty skilled nursing, we are here to help. We offer Personal Care, Palliative Care, Skilled Care services and Family Care training to meet our client’s needs.
We are always working to strengthen our community by contributing to many community initiatives such as food drives, Go Red, Fill the Bus, Toys for Tots, Alzheimer’s Walk, and more.
JOIN THE TEAM
COMPANIONSHIP TO SKILLED NURSING
Boutique Care is all about personalized care that is tailored to client’s who have an active, high-energy lifestyle. Our care providers not only engage and participate in high-energy activities with the client such as the gym or social commitments, but provide unique companionship as well.
Assistance with grooming, dressing and incontinence care. Laundry, light housekeeping, home cooked meals and sitter services at home. Transportation services and recreational activities.
Care that enhances quality of life by providing comfort for client’s and their families who are facing a terminal disease or end of life care.
Private duty nursing such as wound care, medication administration and management, wellness and supervisory visits, and physician visit assistance through Care Management.
Veteran’s Choice Program Provider—certified by the Veterans Administration. We’re honored to provide care to our nation’s defenders. We connect eligible Veterans with aides that understand their particular needs and share resources to aid with care and costs.
Our goal is to provide personalized healthcare advocacy. Our Care Management model aims to improve care coordination, reduce hospital visits and boost client engagement.
PEOPLE ARE TALKING
“Raymond was in so much pain that last night Nikki was here. She never took her eyes off of him. It was such a comfort and a relief for both of us to have Nikki here.”
“My family is very pleased with the care our mother is receiving from Marcia, Carrie, and Edna. All three CarePros are attentive to my mother’s needs. I believe the welfare of my mother is very important to each of them.”
“The staff at Companion Extraordinaire are professional, caring and accommodating. Our caregiver is reliable, compassionate, and very helpful. She listens and anticipates needs. She is very understanding and attentive to my husband and his day-to-day care.”
“My very good friend is a client of Companion Extraordinaire. Her caretaker is so attentive and kind. She brought along a raincoat at a recent outing and took extra care with the buffet selections. It means so much to me to see my friend so well taken care of.”
“I wanted to visit Puerto Rico for a salsa dance competition but felt I couldn’t because my dad has a condition that needs daily tending. I received the reassurance I needed when stopping by your offices. I enjoyed 5 days away. Thank you for the wonderful care.”
“Our regular CarePro was vacationing and her temporary replacement, Lucille, filled in. She was a big hit with our family. We would love to request Lucille as a regular replacement anytime this happens again.”
“I would like to personally send a "Thank You" to the Companion Extraordinaire staff for the attention to detail and wonderful care received by my husband on such short notice. Angela and Mary were an absolute Godsend to both of us.”
“Our family is very pleased with the care our mother is receiving from CarePros: Marcia, Carrie, and Edna. All three are attentive to my mother’s needs. I believe the welfare of my mother is very important to all of them.”
“Annette drove me to and from the hospital. She stayed during my surgery and helped me settle in upon my return. I had complications post surgery and Annette promptly returned me to the ER. Thanks to her, I am on my way to recovery.”
"The staff at Companion Extraordinaire are professional, caring and accommodating. The caregiver is reliable, compassionate, and very helpful. She listens and anticipates needs. She is attentive to my husband and his day-to-day care."
“Thank you to the Companion Extraordinaire scheduling department for sending such an excellent Care Pro to my home. She knew exactly what to do and was very helpful and kind. I look forward to seeing her again in the future.”
“I've had a variety of Companion Extraordinaire caregivers over the last 2.5 years. I'm very pleased with their services. They helped me with everything from cooking, to straightening up, to toileting. Thank you so very much for your company. “
“My husband and I are so pleased with Brenda. She has been working with us for one year. Brenda is hardworking which allows me to take regular much-needed breaks."
"Thank you for our Companion Extraordinaire caregiver, Dorothy! She is very observant of my mother's medical needs and very often sees things our doctor doesn’t even notice. Her caring attitude and sense of humor is priceless!"
"Bonnie has been working with my dad for several years now and she has truly become part of our family! She goes above and beyond to make sure he is cared for. She has a kind heart and truly loves what she does... It shows!
“All of the Care Pro’s you send me are very good... Juanita is the VERY best. She has amazing skills... She can cook, clean and she has my flower garden looking very nice. I would recommend your services to anyone.”
“Dawn, Thank you for your truly extraordinary service to my wife. Your quick and thoughtful responsiveness to my wife's needs was great.”
“I can say I have met precious few companions who have impressed me as much as these two. They are constantly interacting with the client, and they both just exude compassion!”
“My sincere thanks to you and Virginia for a great first day! My dad and my mom expressed great joy for the first time in a while! You are truly a gift from God!”
“I was most pleased with the service I received while I was recovering from a broken ankle. My service provider could not have been more pleasant in dealing with the various problems that were presented to us.”
“I received every courtesy from the people who answered the phone and others who interacted with me during my recovery period. I highly recommend Companion Extraordinaire for personal care service.”
“Annette came several times to assist me after my two surgeries. She was very professional and truly cared about my situation. I would definitely recommend your company to anyone.
“Annette drove me to and from the hospital. She stayed during my surgery and helped me settle in upon my return. I had complications post surgery and Annette promptly returned me to the ER. Thanks to her, I am on my way to recovery.”
“From the bottom of my heart, and certainly from the hearts of all my family, thank you for every little thing you did for Mom.”
“Companion Extraordinaire comes equipped with a pair of Angel Wings.”
“We could still be his daughters, we weren’t his full-time caregivers. That is the blessing.”
"My sisters and I knew that the Companion Extraordinaire teams was caring for our Dad the same way we would."
"Thank you to Danyell, Shirley, Lisa, Jenny, Dorothy, and all the others who took great care of our mother. You enriched her life and she loved you all!"
"Carrie pays close attention to my parents' needs... both emotionally and physically. She is thoughtful about my Dad's desire to be outside. She cooks meals, keeps the house clean and makes sure my Mom is comfortable at all times. Carrie has a beautiful heart."
"I’m a client who is very grateful for the Personal Care Aide you sent me. Torri is such a hardworking and professional employee."
"I do not know how I would get through my days if Paolo was not here for my husband. Paolo has been a joy to my husband. When Paolo is here at our home, I get to run errands. I can be relaxed and confident knowing my husband is being well cared for."
"Thank You" for the wonderful people you have working for you and their attention to detail and care. Angela and Mary were an absolute Godsend to both my husband and I during a challenging time."
"Your care aide, Donna works with my husband who was paralyzed recently. She brings a ray of sunshine every time she comes through our door. She has won his admiration and trust, which I might add is not an easy thing to do. Please tell Donna we appreciate her."
“I could not ask for better caregivers. They make my days easier and are great company.”
“My caregiver does a very good job. She is attentive to my needs and does not shy away from her job.”
"“The Care Pro services I receive are very good!”
“I could not be happier with the care my mother is receiving. My mother lights up when any of her Care Pros arrive. They know exactly how to care and interact with her.”
Let us help you with coordination of care regarding financial, legal, and medical resources or allow us to assist you with Long-Term insurance claims. We are honored to be considered an expert in healthcare advocacy services.
RECOGNITION