What Ellen Offers

Every household is different and so is every plan. Ellen doesn’t offer set packages, because your needs deserve better than a checkbox. She provides companion driving and in-home support that’s flexible, personal, and always grounded in care. Her services are tailored to you, and her rates reflect that flexibility. For details about availability and pricing, just give her a call, she’s happy to talk it through.

Companion Driving and In-Home Support Services

Driving & Accompaniment

  • Transportation to medical appointments, errands, events, and outings

  • Accompanies clients inside, stays during appointments, assists with follow-up

  • Drives your car or hers, depending on preference

  • Offers a calm, consistent presence — before, during, and after the ride

  • Follow-up coordination is part of Ellen’s broader companion driving and in-home support services

“It’s not just a ride. It’s knowing someone’s with you the whole way.”

Care Advocacy & Family Coordination

  • Acting as a liaison between older adults and adult children

  • Helping families align on needs and priorities

  • Attending appointments, helping interpret or relay information

  • Maintaining client agency while offering peace of mind to loved ones

“It’s not easy to ask for help — but it’s easier when the help shows up with dignity.”

Household Support & Organizing

  • Sorting and handling household mail

  • Coordinating home services or deliveries

  • Light decluttering or downsizing prep

  • Maintaining records and to-do lists with or for the client

  • Grocery shopping and other essential errands

  • Home monitoring while you’re away

“People often say, ‘I just needed someone here to get me started.’ That’s me.”

Presence & Companionship

  • Keeping clients company during routines or transitions

  • Sitting with someone post-procedure or after a hospital stay

  • Accompanying clients to special events

  • Pet sitting, dog walking, or checking in on the home while you’re away

  • Babysitting or helping out with children as needed

“Sometimes people just want to feel less alone. I’m honored to be that person.”

Not seeing what you need? Ellen’s services are flexible. She’s happy to talk through your situation and see how she can help. Learn more about Ellen’s approach or get in touch here to discuss what would work best for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s included in companion driving and in-home support?
Ellen’s services are flexible and personalized. She can help with everything from transportation to appointments and errands, to organizing paperwork, monitoring your home, or simply being present when someone needs company.

Does Ellen provide medical care or nursing services?
No, Ellen offers non-medical support. Her focus is on practical help, presence, and communication, especially for those navigating everyday routines or life transitions.

Can Ellen drive my car, or does she use her own?
Either works. She’s happy to drive your vehicle or hers, depending on what’s most comfortable and convenient for you.

How do I get started or talk through what I need?
Just reach out. Ellen is glad to talk by phone or text and will walk through what kind of help would be most useful for your situation.

A Bit More About Ellen

Ellen is a professional problem-solver with a deep respect for people’s time, privacy, and independence. She’s kind, consistent, and has a gift for making people feel seen. She divides her time between Newport, Rhode Island and northern New Jersey, serving clients in both regions and nearby areas. With years of experience offering companion driving and in-home support, Ellen brings calm capability into the everyday.