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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.

Heather Atkins

Heather Atkins

Senior Director of Operations

A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Heather has many years of experience with business administration, particularly customer service. Her philosophy is that if you are going to do anything, do it well and always strive to go above and beyond. She has worked in Knoxville with local and corporate customers in a variety of business settings. She knows firsthand the difficulties of watching her father pass from Muscular Dystrophy and seeing her mother struggle as the primary caregiver. A few years later her family cared for her grandmother suffering from Dementia and Parkinson's disease. She is very excited to now work with families and their caregivers to better their quality of life. Heather has lived in Knoxville her entire life and would not live anywhere else! Her most important job is being a mom to three busy daughters and supporting her husband in his military career. With three daughters, plenty of time is spent in West Knoxville at Turkey Creek as the area continues to grow and provide a multitude of shopping opportunities. Heather loves spending quality time with her family. Her family enjoys taking day trips to Cades Cove and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well as biking and hiking at Ijams Nature Center. They enjoy the views that hiking House Mountain has to offer and the family can’t pass up a day boating on Norris Lake. One of Heather’s favorite places to frequent is Downtown Knoxville, and Market Square. The electric and lively feel draw both her and her family there quite often. She and her family have a very active lifestyle, but that doesn’t stop her from striving to help you maintain your own rigorous day to day schedules while providing your loved ones the quality care associated with Senior Helpers.

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.

Micaela Fulbright

Micaela Fulbright

Business Operations Support

Micaela joined Senior Helpers in August 2026, bringing a strong background in customer service, sales and patient care. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2006 and began her career in sales, serving in a variety of roles. After starting a family, Micaela felt called to make a greater impact by helping others and transitioned into the dental field in 2016, where she supported patients for several years. Her passion for serving others eventually led her to the senior care industry. Micaela and her family moved from Hickory, North Carolina, to Sevierville, Tennessee, in June 2023. She has been married for 11 years and is the proud mother of three children. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, reading, and watching a good movie or television series, and exploring the beautiful areas East TN has to offer.

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.

Skyler Smarr

Recruiting Coordinator & HR Generalist

Skyler joined Senior Helpers in August of 2026 as our Recruiting Coordinator & HR Generalist. She brings several years of experience in the senior living industry, having worked in both Activities and Community Relations. Through these roles, she developed a passion for building meaningful relationships with seniors and their families and creating positive experiences for those she serves. Born in Brunswick, GA, Skyler moved and grew up in Knoxville and briefly attended high school in Buffalo, New York, before returning to East Tennessee. She has called the Knoxville area home for approximately 20 years collectively and loves being part of the community. Her experience in senior living has given her a strong understanding of the importance of compassionate care, meaningful connections, and having the right people in place to support seniors and their families. Outside of work, Skyler enjoys spending time with her partner and their two cats and two dogs. She loves exploring East Tennessee, spending time outdoors, and enjoying all that Knoxville has to offer. Skyler is excited to bring her experience, passion for people, and love of the senior care industry to the Senior Helpers team.

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: