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Meet the South Minneapolis & Surrounding Area 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 South Minneapolis and Surrounding Area, 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 Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Richfield & South Minneapolis area.

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 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. 

At Senior Helpers, South Minneapolis, our goal is to help provide high quality care for our clients and their families. We do this by delivering customized, dependable and cost-effective care. There is no greater responsibility than entrusting someone with the care of a loved one - and we want to earn your confidence to become your trusted partner.

We are committed to providing 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 South Minneapolis & Surrounding Area Team

Paul & Laurie

Paul & Laurie

Co-owners

Paul and Laurie Barthol understand the need to find the best caregivers for your loved ones. Through our own experience of caring for elderly parents, along with our 15 years of experience working with in-home caregivers for our son with special needs, we know finding the right type of care can seem daunting. It is from this personal journey that led us to a career with Senior Helpers. We have followed our passion and mission for helping others to make a difference in the lives of seniors.

Tanya & Jeff

Tanya & Jeff

Co-owners

Jeff and Tanya started their Senior Helpers journey in 2020 by opening their first office in their hometown of Fargo, ND. They have spent their careers working in the healthcare industry. Tanya is a Registered Nurse and Jeff is a Pharmacist. They understand the importance of working collaboratively with families to determine personalized care plans to keep loved ones safe and happy at home, reducing hospital admissions and the need for higher cost care.  They are here to be trusted advisors to clients and their families at a time when choices become difficult.

Megan

Megan

HR Onboarding & Marketing Specialist

Megan is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration. She has worked with numerous healthcare agencies over the past 6 years. Megan started working at Senior Helpers Roseville in February 2022. She is passionate about making the lives of seniors better by making them laugh, listening to their thoughts, and learning what makes them happy. Megan currently works hard in our office to onboard all new employees, updates our social media, and assists with the schedule and marketing. She is always friendly, energetic, and considerate when meeting with our clients and caregivers. 

*Fun Facts: Megan loves to travel, draw, and experience new restaurants.

Bondelyn

Bondelyn

Office Manager

Bondelyn has worked in healthcare for over 25 years as a PCA, CNA, DSP, and TMA along with caring for loved ones in her family. She joined the team at Senior Helpers Roseville in January 2023. Bondelyn is passionate about aiding our caregivers with the help they need to be successful in the workplace. She is devoted to helping them design their ideal schedule to have a work-life balance as well as pairing them with clients that best suit their dispositions. Bondelyn is also focusing on individualized client care so they will have peace of mind knowing that our caregivers are hand-picked uniquely for them.

*Fun Facts: Faith and family are most important to Bondelyn. She has 4 grandchildren and looking forward to many more! Bondelyn also enjoys crocheting baby booties and hats for her new grandbabies. She and her husband enjoy traveling to Florida every year.

Antonia

Antonia

Business Relationship & Sales Manager

Antonia is our Business Relationship Manager. She was born in Minnesota but raised in Oregon. Antonia has over 12 years of healthcare experience. She has found her passion in the medical field working for chiropractors, anesthesiologists, and therapists to provide the best quality experience for patients, clients, and loved ones. Antonia is driven by the demand of quality people needed in the home health care field. She understands the importance of the client's desire to maintain their independence at home. At Senior Helpers, she works to meet new clients, assess their needs, and connect with referral sources to build a strong networking relationship.

*Fun Facts: Antonia’s perfect day would start with being grateful for waking up and end with cooking a healthy hot dinner. One thing she cannot live without is her little girls. Antonia's favorite inspirational quote is "Opportunities don't happen, you create them" by Gary Vee.

Debra

Debra

Registered Nurse

Debra Ramirez is currently obtaining her master's in nursing. She graduated with a BSN from Rasmussen University in 2020. She hopes to direct her future toward helping people, especially seniors, to remain independent at home through holistic health care. She recognizes that overall health is essential to optimum aging. Debra is professional and considerate of patients’ varying and often changeable needs – and compassionate in her approach to patient care.


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 South Minneapolis 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.

  • Bloomington
  • Eden Prairie
  • Edina
  • Hopkins
  • Minnetonka
  • Richfield & South Minneapolis