The phone rings
At the time you choose, on the landline or mobile they already use. It's a real call — they just pick up and talk.
A warm daily call. A simple update.
You can’t always be there. Porchlight can.
A warm daily call for someone you care about. Minutes later, you get a simple update — so you know they’re doing okay.
- No appto download.
- No loginor passwords.
- No deviceto charge.
How it works
Three things happen Daily.
A real conversation
Porchlight asks how they slept, whether they've eaten, how they're feeling, and listens. Two to five minutes, never rushed.
You get the summary
A short text or email in plain language. If something sounds off — or nobody answers — you're told right away.
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Nothing to learn
No new technology to learn — just clear, simple conversation.
- No app to download, no account, no password.
- No smart speaker, wearable, or sensor in the house.
- Works on any phone, just add the trusted number.
- They can say "not today" and the call ends politely.
A sample call
A friendly voice, not a script.
Choose who calls: a voice, a face, a tone, and a pace that suits your parent. Porchlight speaks slowly, waits for answers, and never talks over anyone. If your parent wants to chat about the garden for a minute, that's fine too.
Sarah
Porchlight companion
Choose their companion
Sarah
Warm and unhurried · American · Midwest
A soft, steady voice that leaves plenty of room to answer.
A short clip of a real check-in call.
Speaks slowly, with longer pauses between questions.
Tuesday · 9:00 AM · with Sarah
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A real recording — the transcript below follows along as it plays. Voice, tone and pace above change the written example, not this clip.
Sarah
Hi Connie, it's Sarah from Porchlight. Just checking in today to see how everything is going.
Connie
Oh, hello Sarah. I'm doing alright, just having my morning tea.
Sarah
That sounds nice. Did you sleep okay last night?
Connie
Not too bad. I was up once, but I got back to sleep.
Sarah
I'm glad to hear it. Anything on your mind today, or plans with Margaret?
Connie
Yes, she's coming by at eleven. We're going to sit on the porch.
Sarah
That sounds lovely. I'll check in with you again tomorrow, Connie. Have a good day.
Speaks slowly, with longer pauses between questions.
What you see after a call
A gentle read on how they're doing — not a score on them.
Porchlight notices when something's a little off — more tired than usual, quieter than usual — the way you would if you were the one on the phone. When it's nothing, you hear that too.
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What you'll hear back
It's a simple signal, not a medical diagnosis. It is designed to help families notice changes without guessing.
All seems well
No action needed. A peaceful day.
Worth checking in
A gentle call or text to your parent is sensible.
Please check today
A person should follow up soon. In an emergency, call 911.
Family Reminders
More than a check-in. A helpful reminder, too.
Add appointments, medications, birthdays, anniversaries, and everyday reminders from the family dashboard. Porchlight brings them naturally into the daily call, so your loved one hears them on the phone they already know.
Medication reminders
Share a simple reminder using the wording your family chooses.
Appointments and plans
Mention an upcoming appointment, visit, errand, or transportation time.
Birthdays and anniversaries
Help important family dates feel remembered and celebrated.
Everyday notes
Add a personal message, household reminder, or something to bring up during the next call.
You add the reminder. Porchlight delivers it warmly and at the right time.
See How Family Reminders WorkPreview
How Connie will hear it
Porchlight
Before we finish, Sarah asked me to remind you that it is time for your morning medication.
Medication · Daily
Morning medication
2026-09-13 at 09:00
Medication reminders are informational only. Porchlight does not provide medical instructions or confirm that medication was taken.
During the call
A gentle mention, near the end.
The reminder arrives the way a neighbor would say it — in the middle of a friendly conversation, never as an alarm.
Porchlight
Before we finish, Sarah asked me to remind you about your appointment tomorrow at ten in the morning.
Connie
Oh, thank you. I had nearly forgotten.
Porchlight
You're welcome. Shall I mention it again in the morning after you've had breakfast?
Family controlled
Only authorized family members can add or change reminders.
Spoken naturally
Reminders are included in the conversation rather than delivered as harsh alarms.
Easy to change
Edit, pause, or remove a reminder from the family dashboard.
Beyond the call
More than a call.
Caring for a parent is a hundred small arrangements — so we built the quiet, practical parts too.
Recovery Mode
Add-on · $25 one-time
Just home from a hospital stay or a procedure? For a few weeks the call changes shape — gentler questions about how the days are going, a quiet check that the medicines have been taken, and a mention of the follow-up appointment. Add a short evening call if you want one, or keep it to once a day.
Shared tasks
Family Circle and above
Who's picking up the prescription, who's driving on Thursday. Everyone in the circle sees the same list, so nothing gets done twice and nothing gets forgotten.
Care log
Family Circle and aboveOne quiet timeline of calls, visits, and the small notes families text each other at midnight — kept in one place instead of scattered across five phones.
Document vault
Peace of Mind+Insurance cards, the medication list, the doctor's number, the power of attorney. Stored privately, so the person who needs them at 9pm can find them.
None of this is medical care, and none of it replaces a doctor. It's the everyday coordination families already do — just in one place. See what each plan includes.
See it in action
See how a daily call becomes peace of mind.
Watch a real Porchlight check-in from start to finish.
Watch the demo
Pricing
A simple plan for every family.
No contracts, no equipment, cancel any time.
Check-In
A daily call and a simple summary, for one family member.
$39/mo
Billed monthly — $39 a month
- 1 daily check-in call
- Family text or email digest
- 1 family member on the dashboard
- Up to 3 active family reminders
- Missed-call alerts
- Recovery Mode available as an add-on
- Cancel any time
Best for one person keeping an eye out.
Choose Check-InMost popular
Family Circle
Everything in Check-In, shared across the whole family.
$69/mo
Billed monthly — $69 a month
- Everything in Check-In
- Up to 5 family members on the dashboard
- Unlimited family reminders
- Shared reminder management for up to 5 family members
- Mood and health trend charts
- Priority escalation alerts (email + call)
- Rotating on-call schedule — one person hears it first, and can hand it off
- Weekly trend recap
- Shared task list and "who's covering what"
- Care log — one timeline of calls, visits and notes
Best when siblings want to see the same thing.
SelectedPeace of Mind+
Everything in Family Circle, plus a person you can call about it.
$99/mo
Billed monthly — $99 a month
- Everything in Family Circle
- Unlimited family reminders
- Personalized recurring reminder routines
- Weekly summary written for your concern
- On-demand check-in calls any time
- A direct line to Porchlight
- Text message backup — urgent alerts go out by text if the email doesn't land
- Document vault — insurance, medications, contacts, POA
- Priority support for setup questions
Best when you're watching one specific concern.
Choose Peace of Mind+Add-ons
Optional extras you can add to your plan
Add them now or later — nothing here changes the daily call itself.
White-glove setup
$19.99 one-time
Porchlight professionals place the first call to walk your loved one through what to expect, and confirm everything is working as intended. Included at no charge with any yearly plan.
Recovery Mode
$25 one-time
Just home from a hospital stay? For a few weeks we change the call: gentler questions about how the days are going, a quiet check that the medicines have been taken, a mention of the follow-up appointment, and — if you'd like it — a short second call in the evening. One call a day is fine too.
Gift subscriptions
6- or 12-month codes
Pre-paid gift codes for Mother's Day, Father's Day, and other holidays and occasions. No recurring or subscription management needed.
Referral credit
1 free month for both
Refer another family and you both get a free month. Share your link — the credit applies automatically once they start.
Your selection
- Family Circle · billed monthly$69/mo
Recurring: $69 a month
Continue to setup
You won't be charged until setup is finished.
Prices are per senior receiving calls, in US dollars. Caring for two parents in the same home? One plan covers the household.
What users are saying
What families stopped having to wonder
Careful about what it is — and isn't.
Porchlight is companionship and a daily signal that things are alright. It never gives medical advice, never diagnoses, and never replaces emergency services. If a call raises concern, we tell you plainly and quickly so a real person can decide what to do.
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