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Meet the Treasure Coast Office

More than 90% of seniors want to age in their own home with dignity but getting the right type of care can seem daunting. At Senior Helpers of the Treasure Coast we believe that getting the best care for your loved ones should not be complicated. Ronald Radcliffe opened the Senior Helpers of the Treasure Coast office in 2012 because of his passion for helping others and his interest in the growing need for in-home care services. Ron is committed to delivering the best possible in-home care to seniors in the community.

We take in-home care seriously and make it a priority to provide the highest level of client service possible. Over the past 6 years 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.

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. ony and Peter identified a need that was not being filled properly by the other companies. They realized 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, 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 the Treasure Coast was proud to join the system in 2012. 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.

Our team has grown to 8 team members, and 120 caregivers. We have been lucky to serve hundreds of seniors in our community over the years, and we are committed to continuing to provide uncompromising levels of care to all our families.

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 Treasure Coast Team

Ross Goodson

Founder and CEO

Ross has served as CEO at Senior Helpers of the Treasure Coast since its start in 2012. Ross graduated from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. In addition to his work in the healthcare field, Ross is also involved in community organizations such as United Way and Caring for Camo. Ross is an avid golfer. In 2005, Ross married Renee. They have two young sons, Reece and Rylan.

Ross became interested in the field of home health care after witnessing first hand his grandmother’s need for in home support and services. Ross recognized the need for compassionate care and has the utmost respect for anyone who provides care to an aging adult. Ross is committed to helping families solve life’s challenges, particularly as they pertain to navigating the healthcare continuum and improving their overall well-being. “Improving the quality of life of our client’s and their family members brings a smile to my face. I look forward to continuing to help the people that need it the most.”

Ron Radcliffe

Chief Operating Officer

Ron Radcliffe serves as Chief Operating Officer for Senior Helpers of the Palm Beaches and Senior Helpers of the Treasure Coast, a private duty home health care agency in south, Florida. Ron holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from the Florida State University and has nearly twenty-five years of experience providing health care services in a number of settings including hospitals, nursing homes, adult day service centers and in private homes. Ron currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast and has served a number of other number of regional, state and national organizations, inclusive of serving as President of the Florida Adult Day Services Association as well as a Board Member of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Southeast Florida chapter and the Florida Association of Aging Services Providers. Ron was previously appointed by the Secretary of Florida’s Department of Elder Affairs as a member of Florida’s Silver Alert Support Committee. Ron has also served as a consultant and advisory board member for Pfizer and Jaansen Pharmaceutical’s Alzheimer’s Immunotherapy Program. Ron has advocated on the local and state level on a number of elder issues and authored the Specialized Alzheimer’s Services Adult Day Care Act, which was approved by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by former Governor Rick Scott in 2012. Ron is passionate about ensuring that elders have access to the services and resources needed to remain safely in their home and community.

Marie Adkin

Human Resources Manager

Marie joined Senior Helpers in June 2017 as the Office Manager. Marie moved to Florida in August of 2011 from Connecticut. She attended Western Connecticut State University. Marie has worked in home health since moving to Florida as a scheduling coordinator and recruiter. She loved being able to connect the client and just the right caregiver. Marie has been married to her husband, Glenn for 37 years and has a son Ryan and daughter-in-law Melissa and daughter Kendall. Three beautiful grandchildren Dylan, Layla and Mason. She is very familiar with Alzheimer's and lost her sister-in-law to the terrible disease at the young age of 63. Marie enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, volunteering, reading at the beach and watching sports with husband and children.

Brittany Wright

Office Coordinator

Brittany was born in Stuart, Florida and has lived in Florida her whole life. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida in May of 2018. She previously worked as a concierge at an assisted living facility in Palm Beach Gardens. During her internship in college, she interned as a HR assistant at a skilled nursing facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, where her love for Human Resources grew.

She enjoys working in Human Resources because she is able to better serve the company from the inside out. Employees are the face of the company and they are the starting point of making a company better. Having the ability to help out others in their day to day life is one of her favorite things she is able to do in her role. Brittany also enjoys reading and taking some time off by enjoying the outdoors that Florida has to offer.

Benjamin Goldberg

Director of Operations

Benjamin has a long history of running nonprofit organizations focused on supporting adults with disabilities. His love of working with Seniors probably began as a young boy when he frequently volunteered at his Synagogue’s weekly bingo game. Between games and over many cups of coffee Benjamin loved to listen to the stories and experiences of the seniors and developed a passion for making the lives of those around him better.

Benjamin graduated from Hilbert College in Buffalo, NY in 2013 with a Masters Degree in Public Administration and from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI in 2008 with a Bachelors Degree in Marketing. Benjamin proudly served as an AmeriCorps member in Providence, RI in 2007. When Benjamin is not in the office, you can find him creating new dishes in the kitchen or going on adventures with his wife Katie and daughter Ellie.

Melissa Torres

Case Manager

Melissa, was born in New York, but raised in South Florida. There she began her journey in Home health as a scheduling coordinator in 2011. Recently moving her young family to Port St. Lucie and joining the Senior Helpers of the Treasure Coast team as a case manager. She uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to help give support to our clients and their families in their time of need. She goes above and beyond to make sure our clients are getting everything they need.

Melissa is inspired daily by her three children. She enjoys reading, listening to music and going to the beach. Melissa comes from a big family, so she also enjoys just spending quality time with her children, parents, sisters and their children.

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