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Meet the Sun City office

More than 90% of seniors want to be able to age in their own home with dignity but getting the right type of care can seem daunting.  At Senior Helpers of Sun City we believe that getting the best care for your loved ones should not be complicated.  We recognize the growing need for in-home care services, and with our passion for helping others, we are committed to delivering the best possible care to seniors in the Sun City community. 

We take the opportunity to provide care in your home seriously and make it a priority to provide the highest level of client service possible.  We have built an exceptional team of care professionals, each committed to remaining at the forefront of the in-home care industry through our proprietary ongoing training and education programs. You can feel confident that your loved one is in good hands with Senior Helpers.

Our History

At Senior Helpers of Sun City, we understand that most seniors want to remain at home and age in place. Our goal is to create personalized care plans that help seniors age safely and comfortably in wherever they call home, be it an assisted living facility or a loved one's home. Safety is of the utmost importance to us so we will be assessing your loved one's living spaces for possible safety issues and will address these issues with you and your loved one.

Quality of life is also very important. We hire compassionate, interactive caregivers who will treat your loved ones with dignity and respect. You will have peace of mind that your loved one is having their needs met and having some fun along the way! We provide many options and programs for our clients as it is our goal to take some of the burden associated with caring for an elderly loved one.

Senior Helpers was founded in 2002 by Tony Bonacuse with the help of Peter Ross after their firsthand experience in caring for their respective family members. Tony and Peter identified a need that was not being filled properly by the other companies.  They realized that most seniors would prefer to age in their own home rather than move into an unfamiliar institution.  Unfortunately, the options available to most seniors were very limited.  Most seniors did not have access to well-trained, dependable and accessible in-home care. This was the mission-driven spark that started Senior Helpers. 

The first office opened in Baltimore, Maryland, and quickly developed a reputation for delivering excellent in-home senior care with their well-trained staff of professional caregivers. Based on the success of the Baltimore location, the company began to expand.  Over the past 20 years, the Senior Helpers family has grown to include a network of more than 300 locally owned and operated franchises across the United States. 

Our process

Our process

The first step in the process is a complimentary, initial in-home care assessment with a Senior Helpers consultant.  This assessment can help you understand the true needs of your loved one, and your options. Together we can discuss their needs, our senior care services and determine what’s best for your entire family.

We will cover:

  • Your family's specific goals
  • Your loved one's daily plan design and schedule
  • Pricing and payment methods
  •  Implementation process
  • Ongoing communication and follow-up plan

Meet the Sun City Team

Mary Golle, LPN

Mary Golle, LPN

Owner

Mary opened Senior Helpers of Sun City as she wanted a career that would allow her to combine her passion for helping the elderly and her excellent business skills to provide top-quality in-home care for the elderly.

Mary has been in the health care industry as an LPN for 37 years. 15 of those years have been spent caring for the elderly in LTC. Mary learned as a new nurse years ago that she has a soft spot in her heart for the elderly, especially those suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia. Mary has witnessed firsthand the stress and heartache families go through when they place their loved ones in LTC facilities. She is very concerned that the elderly experience a rapid decline in functional and cognitive abilities when they are institutionalized. She strongly believes that in-home care is a far better alternative.

Mary has created a strong. compassionate and caring team of caregivers. She encourages her team to grow, learn and share ideas openly. She believes in rewarding and uplifting her staff as she strives to make the work environment fulfilling and FUN. She then hopes that her caregivers will carry these values with them as they serve our clients and the Sun City community.

Chris Thomas

Chris Thomas

Director of Operations

Chris is Mary’s son and comes to Senior Helpers of Sun City with over 30 years of experience in customer services and has owned his own business in the customer service industry for over 20 years. Chris has a strong work ethic and treats his clients and staff with dignity and respect. He strongly believes that he is part of a team that provides superior and compassionate in-home care that allows our clients to age safely in the comfort of their own home.


I want to take this opportunity to express our thanks for the superb work Diane did for Dad while he was in the hospital. She was punctual, personable, and dedicated. She helped my Dad immensely during a difficult time for him. Her calm manner and brilliant smile worked magic. My Dad’s attitude changed completely for the better after her first visit. Thank you so much for giving us Diane. She really is a remarkable person and very caring.
 

Areas We Serve

Senior Helpers of Sun City provides a full range of senior home care services for you or your loved one—from companionship and light housework help, to more complex care services, including disease management,  and 24-hour care services.