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Meet the Reading 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 Reading 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 Wyomissing 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

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 Reading was proud to join the system in 2023.  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 Reading Team

Cody Johnson

Cody Johnson

Owner

Cody was drawn to Senior Helpers after witnessing how difficult it was for his grandmother to live in a nursing home during the COVID-19 Pandemic. She was restricted from seeing her family and felt extremely isolated not being able to spend time or even touch her loved ones. One the other hand, Cody also witnessed how his wife’s grandmother benefitted from in-home senior care during this time. She was able to sit on her back porch and enjoy the weather, move freely in her own home and hug and hold her family. After this experience, he became passionate about being able to bring that level of comfort and care to seniors and their families in the Reading area. Cody is dedicated to improving the overall quality of life of seniors who wish to remain at home, comfortably and safely. He loves the opportunity Senior Helpers provides him to give back to his community and help those in need. 

Cody has been a member of the Riverfront Federal Credit Union Board of Directors since 2016. During Cody's free time, he loves spending time with his wife, Julie, and their two twin boys, Wesley, and Carson, who are the light and joy of their lives! He also enjoys fishing, watching the Eagles and Phillies games and reading when the time permits. 

Shannon Vidal

Shannon Vidal

Office Manager

Shannon has lived in Berks County all her life. She previously was a teacher for 14 years and enjoys caring for others. Shannon has also worked in various positions such as office manager, welder, hair stylist, and nanny. What drew Shannon to Senior Helpers was the compassion and care the company has for the seniors in the community. She has a passion for helping other and giving seniors the opportunity to sustain their independence.

While outside of work, Shannon enjoys spending time with her husband, Glauco and their son Kallel. She also enjoys a good movie night with her family and playing board games with her son.


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 Reading 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.

  • Birdsboro
  • Mohnton
  • Morgantown
  • Newmanstown
  • Reading
  • Reinholds
  • Robesonia
  • Wernersville