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Meet the Victoria 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 Victoria, we believe that getting the best care for your loved ones should not be complicated.  Wendy McHaney opened the Senior Helpers Victoria office in 2009 because of her passion for helping others and her interest in the growing need for in-home care services.  Wendy McHaney is committed to delivering the best possible in-home care to seniors in the South Texas community. 

We take in-home care seriously and make it a priority to provide the highest level of client service possible.  Over the past 13 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

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 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 affordable in-home care. This was the mission-driven spark that started Senior Helpers. 

The first office opened in Baltimore, 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 Victoria was proud to join the system in 2009.  Like every other owner, we too are fully-committed to the original goal of providing dependable and affordable 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.  

Wendy McHaney was drawn to Senior Helpers because of her own experiences with caring for the elderly in her family. Due to the increased number of seniors needing assistance to live safely and healthy at home, Wendy added a second Senior Helpers location in San Marcos in 2022. San Marcos provides services in San Marcos, Kyle, Seguin, Bastrop, Lockhart, La Grange, Luling, Del Valle and Elgin.

Our team has grown to include 4 team members, and 45 caregivers. We have been lucky to serve hundreds of seniors in our community over the years, 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 Victoria Team

Wendy McHaney

Wendy McHaney

Owner

Prior to working in the senior care industry, Wendy was a litigation attorney in Victoria for 11 years, then a stay-at-home mom for 5 years. Wendy is the past president of several local associations and non-profits including the Victoria County Bar Association, the Trinity Episcopal Board of Trustees, the Victoria Ballet Theatre board of directors, and the Cultural Council of Victoria. She is also a sustaining member of the Junior League of Victoria. She currently sits on The Victoria Advocate’s Community Advisory Committee. Wendy has owned and operated Senior Helpers of Victoria since 2009 and served on the Senior Helpers Owner's Council representing the Midwest region for 6 years. Wendy is married to Scott McHaney and has three daughters.

Tyesha King, CNA

Tyesha King, CNA

Scheduling Manager

Tyesha “Ty” King has worked with Senior Helpers since May 2014. Tyesha is a Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA) and began her career with Senior Helpers as a caregiver. She was eventually promoted to Scheduler and then Scheduling Manager as the company grew and her duties and responsibilities increased. Ty excels at her job, and we routinely receive positive comments from clients and caregivers alike about her superb customer service and her ability to perform scheduling miracles! In her free time, Ty is a member of Gypsy International Crossroads Chapter, a family friendly motorcycle club that raises funds to support community organizations.

Marisol Valderrama

Marisol Valderrama

Human Resources Manager

Marisol grew up in Victoria and has over twelve years of recruiting and management experience. Since her father is a veteran, Marisol is proud to work for a home care company that is a preferred provider of the Veterans Administration. Marisol is responsible for developing the Senior Helpers Center of Excellence, a comprehensive, hands-on training program that we conduct onsite with the help of the client care manager.

Katie Mitchell

Katie Mitchell

Client Care Manager

Katie has been working with the elderly for 10 years and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. Katie began her career in senior care as an in-home caregiver and has worked as a resident assistant at memory care and assisted living facilities. Before coming on board with Senior Helpers, Katie was the Solutions Advisor and Memory Care Director of an assisted living facility. Katie is responsible for providing our clients with exceptional client care and performing the LIFE Profile assessments with all of our clients to lower the risk of rehospitalizations and ensure the highest quality of life for our clients.

Amanda Banda

Amanda Banda

Community Relations Coordinator

Amanda has 14 years of experience in the healthcare industry and has a passion for senior care in particular. Amanda represents Senior Helpers throughout the Crossroads community, so if you see the Senior Helpers car out and about, you know Amanda is behind the wheel! Amanda also plays an active role in our local veterans associations as her father is a Marine Corp veteran. Amanda is married to Frank and has two daughters.

Senior Helpers of Victoria Community Testimonials

Have you heard what people are saying about Senior Helpers of Victoria?

Areas We Serve

Senior Helpers of Victoria 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.

We serve the cities and towns of :

  • Victoria
  • Brenham
  • Hempstead
  • Caldwell
  • Bellville
  • La Grange
  • Sealy
  • Columbus
  • Shiner
  • Giddings
  • and Schulenburg

The caregivers are all very compassionate. They pay close attention to my parents and interact with them. They are polite and they do things to keep my parents busy and engaged. I can call the agency anytime and expect to get in touch with someone. I would highly recommend Senior Helpers, and I would tell others how dependable the services are. They are always very accommodating and responsive, and they were very efficient at getting the services that we needed as well. When I called they had caregivers coordinated within the same day!