Meet The Team | Senior Helpers of Fairfax
Skip main navigation
Serving Fairfax and surrounding areas.
Type Size
Serving Fairfax and surrounding areas.
Past main navigation Contact Us

Meet the Fairfax 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 Fairfax we believe getting the best care for your loved ones should not be complicated.  Tamela Fletcher opened the Senior Helpers Fairfax office because of her passion for helping others and her interest in the growing need for in-home care services.  Tamela is committed to delivering the best possible in-home care to seniors in the Fairfax community.

We take in-home care very seriously and make it a priority to provide the highest level of client service possible.  Over the past 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 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 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 Fairfax was proud to join the system.  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.  

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 Fairfax Team

Tammy Fletcher

Tammy Fletcher

Owner

Tamela has her own experience in obtaining and coordinating home care for a loved one and a 30+ year career providing exceptional customer service to those in need of critical services. She sees the positive impact that Senior Helpers can have on the community by helping seniors maintain independence and helping others in traversing the challenges of the home care process.  In addition, she understands the comfort that reliable provide support and assistance means to the families; and the importance of cost effective and dependable care to the community and families.

Yanah Sales

Yanah Sales

Director of Operations

Yanah joined the home care industry in 2018, after spending several years as an on-site Property Manager in a Medical-Spa Center in McLean and Administrator at a Commercial Real Estate Business in Alexandria. She is passionate about helping others and is experienced in documenting health care needs and preparing applications for veterans in need of Home Health Aid. Yanah lives in Northern Virginia since 2015 and enjoys gardening and cooking in her free time. Her patience and dedication are well appreciated by clients and families. She believes in perseverance to achieve your dreams and goals. She has studied Nursing Aid in Fairfax, Virginia and actually pursuing a MCS at a local University in Virginia.

Victor Sales

Victor Sales

Community Outreach Manager

Victor has been a caregiver for Senior Helpers since July 2018 until joining the office team as our Community Outreach Manager in August 2022. After 4 years of experience, he has some valuable perspective when it comes to helping our caregivers and giving them the tools to provide the best care for you. Victor is using what he has learned as a caregiver to facilitate communication between our clients and caregivers, and he hopes to continue improving you and your families’ quality of life day in and day out!

Polly McNaughton

Polly McNaughton

Human Resources

Passionate about people and their well-being, Polly has dedicated over a decade to the health field. Now, as a Human Resources professional/Office support, she brings her extensive knowledge and understanding of healthcare to create a positive and supportive work environment. With a focus on employee development, engagement, and fostering a culture of inclusivity, she strives to make a difference in the lives of both individuals and the organization as a whole. She will work with us to create a thriving workplace that values and empowers every team member!

Areas We Serve

Senior Helpers Fairfax 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 Fairfax serves the cities and towns of:

  • Alexandria
  • Arlington
  • Centreville
  • Great Falls
  • Herndon
  • Fairfax
  • Falls Church
  • McLean
  • Reston
  • Vienna