About Hospital Visits Today
Founded in May 2025, Hospital Visits Today was created with one simple belief: No one should face a hospital stay alone.
Hospital Visits Today is a privately owned Houston-based hospital sitter and patient companion agency founded by Jennifer Burns and her cousin, Christie Elizondo. As mothers and caregivers ourselves, we understand how overwhelming hospital stays, rehabilitation periods, and long-term care placements can be — not only for patients, but for families too.
Meet Jennifer
Jennifer is a devoted mother of three sons — two now adults — and a proud grandmother to her grandson and step-grandson. Family is at the center of her life, and she has always had a deep passion for serving others. Over the years, she has donated countless hours to her community through schools, churches, shelters, and food banks. Through her volunteer work, she recognized something important: families often need trusted, compassionate support during medical stays when they can’t always be present themselves.
That realization led to the creation of Hospital Visits Today — a service designed to provide comfort, companionship, and peace of mind during hospital, rehab, and long-term care stays.
Meet Christie
Christie Elizondo brings warmth, reliability, and natural caregiving ability to every client interaction. With a background in cosmetology and years of hands-on caregiving experience — including helping extended family members navigate their healthcare journeys — Christie understands how important patience, gentleness, and attentiveness truly are. She is also a proud mother of two adult daughters and a devoted animal lover with a heart for helping others.
Why We Started
As we began assisting members of our own extended family during hospital and rehabilitation stays, we saw firsthand the emotional and physical toll these seasons can take. Families can’t always be present 24/7 — but that doesn’t mean their loved ones should be alone.
We created Hospital Visits Today to be the helping hands families can trust.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide non-medical hospital sitter services and compassionate companionship that brings comfort, dignity, and reassurance during life’s most vulnerable moments.
We treat every client like family — with respect, kindness, and professionalism. Whether it’s sitting bedside, offering companionship, assisting with light non-medical needs, or simply being a reassuring presence, we are there when you can’t be.
“We know firsthand how important it is to feel supported during uncertain times. When you choose Hospital Visits Today, you’re choosing a team that genuinely cares.”