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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 Barthol

Paul & Laurie Barthol

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 Ferber

Tanya & Jeff Ferber

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.

Amy Echternacht

Amy Echternacht

Sales and Marketing Manager

Amy is a recent graduate of North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota. She recently began her career with Senior Helpers in April of 2023. Amy is passionate about healthcare and enriching the lives of seniors and everyone around her. She particularly loves listening to people’s stories and learning more about what she can do to make them feel happy and healthy. Amy currently works in our office to meet new clients and assess their needs, as well as connects with healthcare partners to build a strong and positive community in the surrounding area.
*Fun Facts: Amy loves to travel, stay active, and spread positivity to those around her.


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