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Meet the Maryville 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 Maryville, we believe getting the best care for your loved ones should not be complicated. We have an exceptional team of care professionals who have helped us build a premier agency that strives to deliver the highest level of client care possible in Knox, Anderson, Blount, Loudon, Roane, Campbell, Monroe, McMinn, and Polk counties.  We work hard to ensure our clients and caregivers are well taken care of so we can fulfill our commitment of always providing excellent service to our aging population for years to come.

The Senior Helpers Guarantee is what sets us apart from other Home Care Agencies

The Senior Helpers Guarantee is what sets us apart from other Home Care Agencies

Our process and what we cover at the complimentary assessment includes discussing your loved one’s needs, our services, and determining what is best for your entire family – TOGETHER.

The first step in the process is a complimentary, initial in-home care assessment. The assessment helps you identify the true needs of your loved one and understand your options. We will discuss your family’s goals, your loved one’s specific daily plan and schedule, pricing and payment methods, implementation process, on-going communication, and follow-up plan.

Our commitment of never having a stranger at your door ensures a proper introduction and review of the care plan will always be made by one of our office staff:

In our experience, one of the most difficult aspects of being the client of a home care agency is having caregivers show up at your home without being properly introduced or prepared, or in the case of having a substitute, not getting advance notification of a change – then dealing with a poorly prepared fill-in that can’t provide appropriate care.

Our caregivers are supervised employees, not independent contractors which means Senior Helpers is professional, safe, and reliable home care services for your loved ones.

Senior Helpers pays our caregivers taxes, provides unemployment insurance and workers compensation; performs full background and reference checks and ensures the caregivers are bonded and insured. Senior Helpers also test caregiving skills, verify credentials, and reviews driver license history for safety.

Senior Helpers also provides the BEST Benefits program in the industry to our caregivers!

Senior Helpers of Maryville also offers all our caregivers the opportunity to attend Gateway Achievement, our Certified Nursing Assistant School. Through this program we are preparing students to take the Certified Nursing Assistant Exam with the state of Tennessee. Our programs include residential one on one training and a blended program which allows you to do your classroom learning remotely. 

Our Nurse on staff provides oversight and skilled knowledge that ensures quality care by a fully trained caregiver.

Senior Helpers of Maryville employs Registered Nurse oversight training to ensure that all caregivers that join our team are fully equipped to provide the best quality care available.

Affordable options with local partnerships offer your family financial support to get care when care is needed.

As you start to explore the full continuum of care options for your loved one, it becomes obvious that elder care can be costly. We have the experience, certification, knowledge, and local partners to assist you in Veterans Administration benefits as well as assistance in navigating your Long-Term Care policies.


Meet Our Owners

Meet Our Owners

Meet Our Owners

Cody and Shannon Stone have been married for 18 years and share a commitment to family and community. As parents of two daughters, they understand the importance of legacy, stability, and leading by example. Their decision to purchase the family business was rooted not only in a desire to keep it in the family, but also in a genuine belief in its mission. They are passionate about serving seniors in their community, recognizing the value of dignity, care, and connection at every stage of life. By combining their professional experience with personal values, they are dedicated to building on the business’s legacy while continuing to provide compassionate, high-quality service to the families and caregivers they serve.

Meet the Maryville Team

Jackson Blankenbeckler

Jackson Blankenbeckler

Director of Operations & Business Development

Jackson brings 15 years of experience in senior care, spanning both assisted living, independent living, and in-home care. A Knoxville native, he moved to Maryville in 2022 with his wife, Briana, and their son, Rowan. Passionate about serving the community he calls home, Jackson enjoys connecting with local families and partners to ensure seniors receive the care they deserve—making his work both meaningful and rewarding.

Tonya Shelton

Tonya Shelton

Client & Care Team Manager

I became a caregiver at an early age, helping care for my grandparents. Those experiences taught me the importance of compassion, patience, and simply being there for the people we love. At 26, I lost my mother to cancer. Through that experience, I learned about Hospice and the invaluable support they can provide to patients and their families. I came to understand that caring for a loved one doesn’t have to be something a family faces alone. There are caring, dedicated professionals who can provide support, guidance, and comfort while helping make a difficult time a little easier. From my work at the YWCA and Helping Hands of TN to running a 24/7 answering service, I have always believed in treating clients and staff the way I would want to be treated—with kindness, dignity, and respect. Communication is also at the heart of how I work. I make every effort to communicate each day, listen to concerns, and work together toward the best possible outcomes for everyone involved. I believe that when people feel heard, respected, and supported, we can build trust and provide the compassionate care every individual and family deserves.

Beth Ford, RN, MS

Beth Ford, RN, MS

Senior Director of Education & Veteran Care

Beth moved from East Pointe, MI to Maryville TN 30 years ago, and has never looked back.  She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing and master’s degree in counseling from the University of Tennessee.  She has been a certified case manager since 2016 and has also worked in hospitals, surgery, home health and renal care.  Beth joined the team because she loves working with seniors.  Beth is responsible for both CNA schools and training at Senior Helpers, along with being the VA specialist in the group.  She enjoys spending time with her husband Keith and their son Nathan.

Susan Vieira

Susan Vieira

Human Resource & Senior Advocacy Specialist

Susan is a middle Tennessee native, having grown up in Nashville. She attended the University of Tennessee where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation. Susan has worked in the senior industry for 20 years. Susan serves on the boards of the Senior Information and Referral Service, and CADES Adult Day Program. She has been an active volunteer for Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Caring Hearts, and the Office on Aging. Susan is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. In 2020 Susan was named the Snowflake Ball Queen setting a record for the most money raised in the 12-year history benefiting the Senior Companion Program. Susan is married to Scott and has a son Harrison. In her spare time, she enjoys her two labradoodles Knox and Ribbie. She also enjoys watching her son play baseball and working out.

Crystal Spence

Crystal Spence

Recruiting & Onboarding Coordinator

Crystal brings more than seven years of experience in hospitality and operations, where she developed a passion for building meaningful relationships, connecting talented individuals with rewarding career opportunities, and helping teams thrive. As a Recruiter with Senior Helpers, she is dedicated to identifying compassionate, dependable caregivers who share the organization’s commitment to delivering exceptional care to seniors. Crystal takes pride in building strong teams that make a lasting impact on the lives of seniors and their families. She is honored to support Senior Helpers’ mission of helping seniors maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life while remaining in the comfort of their own homes. Outside of work, Crystal enjoys spending time with her partner and their two dogs, exploring the outdoors, and embracing an active lifestyle.

Ruthe Petit-Homme

Ruthe Petit-Homme

Receptionist & Office Coordinator

Administrative professional with comprehensive experience spanning in healthcare settings , assisted living , and logistics since 2021. Grounded in strong core values and faith , I focus on being dependable and supportive to both teams and clients. I enjoy serving others - especially at my church with the kid's ministry and my absolute favorite role is being an aunt to my niece and nephew.

Ann Fisher, CNA

Ann Fisher, CNA

Client Engagement Specialist

Ann joined our Client Services Team in February 2022. Tennessee became her home in January of 1983. She has two children and is a grandmother of three. Ann has worked as an Accountant for over 30 years prior to coming to Senior Helpers. After discovering her mother had dementia and losing her in 2014, she figured out her true passion wasn’t in numbers at all, it is in helping others. She started health care in a facility where she worked in the memory care unit for over a year and then moved on to home health care. For fun she likes dancing, sewing, knitting & spending time with her grandchildren, family & friends.

Megan Mrozek, BSN-RN

Megan Mrozek, BSN-RN

CNA Instructor

Megan Mrozek, Registered Nurse, joined Gateway Achievement in 2024 and has been working in the healthcare field since 2013. She has a medical background in senior care, hospice, dementia, oncology and cardiology health care environments. Megan gained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing though South College, Knoxville and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing Education. Over the last 11 years, she has worked diligently to provide high quality patient care to patient populations and found a love for mentoring and teaching new nursing assistants. She believes that there are never enough certified nursing assistants because nurses need heroes to! I hope to impart my appreciation for patient care and lifelong learning to those who are entering healthcare as a profession.

Kind Words from a Happy Client Family

Kind Words from a Happy Client Family

"Look at this picture. 

Praise the Lord. This is today. They had her hair done, nails done, lipstick on, watching Hallmark channel with her caregivers when I got there. Hasn't cared to even turn on tv in 3 months. Rob & Ashley sent her peanut butter pie for dessert. She's looking forward to trying it. Been successfully practicing getting in and out of shower. Look at the smile. This day made it worth it all. She's a survivor. Thanks to everyone for extra care while I was gone, and you at Senior Helpers, and Christy. She's come so far in just two weeks after 3 months down. She's happy to be home."

- Connie W. (Client's Family Member)

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

Areas We Serve

Senior Helpers Maryville provides a full range of senior home care services for you or your loved one—from companionship and housework help, to more complex care services, including disease management, Live-In and 24-hour care services.

Senior Helpers Maryville serves the cities and towns of: