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Meet the San Gabriel Valley 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 San Gabriel Valley is the premier provider of senior care, wherever your senior resides. We provide in-home care and personalized care in other locations including assisted living facilities. We offer tailored services that range from companionship care for seniors looking for assistance with daily activities to specialized care for those with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s and other chronic diseases.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 theSan Gabriel Valley 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

Our History

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 affordable 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 13 years, the Senior Helpers family has grown to include a network of more than 300 locally owned and operated franchises across the United States. 

Senior Helpers of San Gabriel Valley was proud to join the system.  Like every other owner, we too are fully-committed to the original goal of providing dependable and affordable in-home care with well-trained caregivers. Nothing is more important to us than being the best available resource for seniors and families in our community.  We are lucky to serve hundreds of seniors in our community, and we are committed to continuing to provide uncompromising levels of care to all our families

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 San Gabriel Valley Team

Brenda Duarte

Brenda Duarte

CEO

Brenda Duarte is our CEO. Her passion for helping seniors and their families is the foundation of our company. Brenda is a UCLA graduate who believes in the philosophy of “Giver’s Gain”, always looking to support and develop our team and lead by example.

Patty Sanchez

Patty Sanchez

Office Manager

Patty Sanchez is our Office Manager, she oversees care coordination, compliance, training, and her bright smile can be seen even over the phone. Her accounting and bookkeeping skills are an asset to our team.

Nathan Kirschenbaum

Nathan Kirschenbaum

Community Relations Coordinator

Nathan Kirschenbaum is our Community Relations Coordinator, he loves people and looks for every opportunity to be of service to our seniors and the community. Nathan is committed to the vision of leading our industry in providing outstanding, compassionate care beyond expectation, by empowering our employees, clients, and families.

Victoria Cuellar

Victoria Cuellar

Registered Nurse

Victoria Cuellar is our Registered Nurse, she supports our caregivers, clients and office team and her compassionate, client-centered approach carries through everything we do.

 

Luz Bivian

Luz Bivian

CNA / Office Assistant

Luz Bivian is our CNA / Office Assistant providing documentation and audit support as well as being an experienced caregiver in the field. She is always ready for the next challenge, providing stellar service to our clients and families.

Areas We Serve

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

Senior Helpers San Gabriel Valley serves the cities and towns of:

  • San Gabriel Valley
  • Arcadia
  • Pasadena
  • La Cañada Flintridge
  • Covina