Meet The Team | Senior Helpers St. Louis and Webster Groves

Meet the Senior Helpers of St. Louis and Webster Groves 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 St. Louis and Webster Groves we believe that getting the best care for your loved ones should not be complicated. We are committed to delivering the best possible in-home care to seniors in the Webster Groves community.

We take in-home care seriously and make it a priority to provide the highest level of client service possible. Over the 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 of St. Louis and Webster Groves was founded in 2008 by Gene Davis in honor of his mother, Mary, whom he loves dearly. Her desire was to always remain at home, and because she had a large family, she was able to live out her life there comfortably and safely. Gene recognized that most seniors also prefer to remain at home and age in place, but in many instances, those dreams could not be realized due to limited family support or financial resources.

Gene elected to take on this challenge head-on and create a Private Duty Senior Care agency that would provide the Best Care Experience to all his clients. In May 2008, Senior Helpers St Louis and Webster Groves launched.

Senior Helpers of St. Louis and Webster Groves prides itself on having the most highly trained, professional CarePros, enabling clients to remain independent and safely thrive wherever they call home. Families enjoy peace of mind and are reassured that their loved ones are in the trusted hands of the staff of Senior Helpers of St Louis and Webster Groves.

Senior Helpers of St Louis and Webster Groves created Flex Care, a revolutionary care system that has simplified the process of setting up in-home senior care. Our agency offers the most flexible, affordable, and easy-to-use private duty senior care program in the industry.

Senior Helpers of St Louis and Webster Groves has been honored to assist thousands of clients in the community for almost two decades. The staff is dedicated and proud to offer unmatched care and support to all of our clients and their families. We consider it an honor when chosen to provide this essential service. We truly value every relationship that is formed as we support our clients and their families.

From 1 hour of care a week to 24/7 care daily; from basic companionship & ride services to end-of-life care, Senior Helpers of St. Louis and Webster Groves will always be there, providing compassionate, professional care you need and deserve to help you through the most difficult & challenging times of life.

Senior Helpers of St. Louis and Webster Groves. Simplifying Senior Care since 2008!

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, review 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 Our Team

Gene Davis

Owner & President

Gene began his career working in his brother’s medical office while he attended Webster University. After graduating Webster with a Bachelor’s in Business, Gene worked in the banking industry for twenty years where he earned numerous honors, including Account Executive of the Year in 1994, 1996, and 1998. Throughout his life, his mother urged him to take his talent & skills in assisting and serving others into a more healthcare-focused role. After months of praying and asking God to help guide him, Gene chose to partner with Senior Helpers, opening a franchise in St. Louis. Gene reviewed the existing Private Duty in home care environment, finding a very weak selection and limited options available to seniors & their families as they faced the most difficult decisions of their lives, of setting up care in the home.

Based upon his findings, Gene knew he wanted to offer a unique approach to in-home senior care. He listened to what the community wanted in a Private Duty Senior Care company:

Maximum Flexibility
Excellent & continual communication
Affordable services that work with your budget
Trained, professional, truly caring staff

Gene created Flex Care to provide a program that meets all his clients' needs. He also adopted other creative care solutions to meet his clients' needs, providing alternatives that help them remain safe, independent, and happy at home. He has always been guided by the biblical principles of honoring God and serving others.

He also wanted to create a company that values the employees as they are the backbone, heart, and soul that make it all possible. Gene has worked hard to create this environment and is proud to have achieved this goal. Many of his Care Staff have been promoted to higher positions and have stayed with the organization for many years in caregiving roles. He has been told by many over the years that they have never worked for a company that treated them so well and offered them so much. Gene is very proud of and honored by the service that Senior Helpers of St. Louis and Webster Groves has provided to the community for almost 20 years. Our goal has remained the same: to provide our clients the Best Care Experience on every shift. He and his staff are dedicated and committed to making this a daily reality.

Gene stays busy managing the business but outside of work, his hobbies include a love of fishing, St. Louis Blues hockey, hiking, and coin collecting. He is also proud that he and his brothers were very active in the Boy Scouts, earning the rank of Eagle Scout. The values he learned in Scouting still carry through to how he lives his life now and manages the agency he cherishes greatly.

Gene owes all his success to his Care Team, his mother, and God!

Emily Hofherr, MBA

Director of Client Services

With a clinical foundation in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Rockhurst University, a Gerontology Certificate from the University of Washington, and an MBA in Healthcare Administration from Lindenwood University, Emily brings both expertise and intention to her role. Her background in speech-language pathology gives her a unique understanding of cognitive decline, communication changes, and the complexities that come with aging. Her passion for senior care, however, goes far beyond her education. Emily’s journey is deeply rooted in her own family’s experience, watching her grandmother live with dementia. Walking through that with her family shaped how she sees care today. It gave her a firsthand understanding of how overwhelming, emotional, and at times uncertain the process can feel. And it’s what drives her every day, to make sure other families have a better, more supported experience than her own.

Emily has worked in assisted living and memory care settings, supporting seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and other chronic conditions. She combines that hands-on experience with a thoughtful, personalized approach, helping families create care plans that are flexible, proactive, and centered around dignity and independence. What truly sets Emily apart is her ability to meet families where they are. She listens, she anticipates needs, and she helps guide next steps with clarity and compassion. Families don’t just gain a care partner. They gain someone who genuinely understands what they’re going through.

Outside of work, Emily enjoys hiking with her dog, practicing yoga and Pilates, and spending time in the kitchen!

Smirror Turman

Scheduling Manager

Starting her journey as a caregiver, Smirror understands this work from the ground up. She knows what it’s like to be in the home, to show up for clients day in and day out, and that perspective is what makes her such an incredible Scheduling Manager. Every schedule she builds, every adjustment she makes, it all comes from a place of truly getting it.

She is one of the most determined and hard-working people you’ll ever meet. No matter how busy the day gets, how many moving pieces there are, or how last-minute something may be, Smirror shows up with focus, patience, and a drive to make it work: for the client, for the caregiver, for everyone involved. And on top of all of that… she is genuinely one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. She leads with kindness. She listens. She cares. Caregivers feel supported by her, families feel reassured by her, and our team knows they can always count on her. She doesn’t just fill shifts; she builds consistency, creates stability, and helps ensure our clients receive the care they deserve.

Smirror is a huge part of what makes our team work so well. Her heart, her work ethic, and her dedication do not go unnoticed, and we are so lucky to have her. In her free time, she enjoys painting nails, shopping, and listening to live music!

Brandi

Care Team Supervisor & Skills Trainer

Brandi is the kind of person who reminds you why this work matters. With over 25 years of experience in hospice and caregiving, she brings not just knowledge, but heart to everything she does. A Certified Nursing Assistant since 2001 and a Certified Level 2 Medication Aide, Brandi has grown from caregiver to one of the most trusted leaders on our team. And she never lost what made her exceptional in the first place: her instinct to step in, lift others, and do whatever it takes to make someone feel cared for. As our Skills Trainer, Brandi is the backbone of our caregiver support. She doesn’t just teach skills, she builds confidence. She walks alongside our caregivers, making sure they feel prepared, capable, and supported as client needs evolve. Whether it’s hands-on training in the field or guiding a new caregiver through a challenging situation, Brandi shows up with patience, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to getting it right.

Dementia care holds a special place in her heart, and you can feel it in the way she advocates for those clients and equips our team to meet them with dignity, understanding, and grace. She also takes the time to ensure families feel comfortable and confident, knowing their loved one is in the best possible hands. Brandi doesn’t just do her job; she elevates everyone around her. She is steady, selfless, and deeply committed to the people we serve.

Outside of work, she finds joy in the simple things: bird watching, being outdoors, spending time with her children, and a little shopping here and there.

Rebecca Barnes

Training Manager

Coming from Corporate America, Rebecca started with Senior Helpers as a companion care aide. Her passion for this work is deeply personal. Alongside her sisters, she cared for her mother during the final years of her life. During that time, she experienced firsthand what a difference caregivers can make. Some were truly exceptional, teaching her not only the skills of hands-on care, but what it really means to support both a client and their family. Others, unfortunately, fell short. That contrast shaped her perspective and left a lasting impact, showing her, just how stressful and overwhelming unreliable care can be.

Her goal is simple but powerful: to ensure that every Senior Helpers client and family receives care from compassionate, qualified, and dependable CarePros who are prepared for anything they might encounter. She is deeply committed to making sure no family has to experience the uncertainty or stress that comes with poor care.

In addition to leading training, she continues to step into the field and provide client care herself. Staying hands-on allows her to remain connected to the real challenges caregivers face and ensures that the training she provides is both practical and meaningful. She has a special passion for working with clients in the early stages of dementia and those navigating mental health challenges, bringing patience, understanding, and empathy to each interaction.

She takes great pride in being part of a team that truly cares, where going above and beyond is the standard, not the exception. For her, this isn’t just a second career, it’s exactly where she’s meant to be.

Sarah Blair

Payroll Specialist

She started her career as a caregiver, and quickly became someone everyone could count on, the kind of person who showed, figured things out, and always put others first. From scheduling to now leading payroll, Sarah understands how the whole process works and how the pieces connect. Sarah is the person people turn to when they need answers. And truth is... she usually has them, or she is willing to jump in first to find them. Sarah supports the team without hesitation, shows up consistently, and plays a huge role in keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Her work may not always be front and center, but its impact is felt every single day.

In her free time, she enjoys camping, four-wheeling, being with friends and family, photography, and being in nature. Sarah’s favorite thing about working for Senior Helpers is the genuine care we show our clients and caregivers!

Nicole Jackson

Recruitment Coordinator

Nicole Jackson has been a valued member of the Senior Helpers Webster Groves team, serving as a Recruiting Coordinator. In her role, Nicole focuses on hiring compassionate, dependable caregivers who support clients with their daily needs, helping them maintain independence at home.

With prior experience as a caregiver, Nicole brings a deep understanding of the role and its impact. She recognizes that caregivers are truly the front line of care, providing not only physical assistance but also meaningful emotional support to clients and their families. This perspective drives her commitment to finding individuals who embody both skill and compassion. Nicole’s attention to detail, her high standards, and her genuine care for both caregivers and clients make her an invaluable part of what we do.

Nicole takes pride in being part of an organization that serves the local community and enhances the quality of life for older adults. She is passionate about connecting the right caregivers with the right clients, ensuring every interaction is grounded in dignity, compassion, and trust.

Outside of work, Nicole enjoys walking dogs and volunteering with local nonprofits.

Meet the Senior Helpers of St. Louis and Webster Groves Office

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Meet Our Team

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