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Meet the Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale 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

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 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 Fort Lauderdale was proud to join the system in 2022.  Like every other owner, we too are fully-committed to the original goal of providing dependable and accessible 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 Greater Fort Lauderdale Team

Annette Wellington, MBA, MSN, RN.

Annette Wellington, MBA, MSN, RN.

CEO & Owner

Born in Jamaica where she learned the values of hard work from a loving family. Eventually she moved to the United States with a dream and a challenge to prove she could not only compete but excel in the job market. She started in Accounting then moved into Mortgage Banking where her natural skills as a business person would lead her to success and eventually to Senior Helpers in 2008, Senior Helpers has become a staple in the Broward area. Recently (early  2019) Annette expanded her wings as the sole office for all of Broward County territories (3) and now controls one of the largest markets in Senior Helpers. As the past president of the Broward Coalition on Aging, ADRC Broward Advisory Committee Member and FADONA, Florida Career College Advisory Committee and Broward Technical Schools Advisory Committee Annette truly understands the needs of the community and is very involved. She is a source of information and is available to assist in  any capacity to improve the quality of life for our clients, caregivers and the community.

Joyeta Anderson

DON & HR Manager
Jessica Brown

Jessica Brown

Community Relations/Marketing Representative

Meet our new Community Relations/Marketing Representative Jessica Brown. With her background of 18 years of customer service and sales with Sprint. Jessica is very passionate about providing a personal experience for our clients and their families. Jessica is devoted in understand the needs of your loved ones, and discussing the options available to you. In her spare time Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and being a caregiver to her mother.

 


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 Greater Fort Laurderdale 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.

  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Pompano Beach
  • Coral Springs