March 2026 Newsletter

Daniel Sandoval

Our Finance & HR Manager

I’ve been working in the home care industry for over 10 years, focusing on billing, payroll, compliance, and making sure our day-to-day financial operations run smoothly. I take pride in keeping communication clear between our clients and caregivers and ensuring everything is handled accurately and with integrity.

I’ve become someone both families and staff can rely on, especially when it comes to company policies, compliance, and workplace regulations. Making sure we stay aligned with standards and operate the right way is very important to me.

Outside of work, I enjoy watching sports, spending quality time with my family, and hanging out with my dog, Rottifurd.

This year, my goal is to continue strengthening our operational systems, support sustainable growth for the company, and help us serve the elderly community with the highest level of quality care, accountability, and compassion.

VETERANS HOME CARE

We’re excited and honored to continue our journey as a VA-approved provider, serving the incredible Veterans and surviving spouses who have given so much for our country. Supporting those who served isn’t just part of what we do — it’s a mission we deeply believe in. We are proud to provide compassionate, personalized in-home care that allows our heroes to live safely and comfortably where they feel most at peace — at home.

Our dedicated caregivers offer hands-on support with personal care, meaningful companionship, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, transportation, and respite services. If you or a loved one may qualify for VA benefits such as Aid & Attendance or the Homemaker/Home Health Aide program, our team is ready to guide you every step of the way, making the process simple, supportive, and stress-free.

Stronger Together:

Elevating Senior Care Through Partnership

We had a productive and inspiring marketing meeting with Assisted Living Connections, strengthening our shared commitment to delivering high-quality home care for seniors. Our CEO, Dan, along with our Community Liaisons, Frances and Sarah, were proud to represent our team as we explored new ways to better serve older adults and their families.

Partnerships like this make a powerful difference. When trusted professionals collaborate, families receive the guidance, clarity, and peace of mind they deserve—ensuring their loved ones get the right care, at the right time, right at home. Together, we’re building stronger pathways to support our senior community with compassion and excellence.

Welcoming Every Client Like Family

Sarah had a wonderful meeting with a prospective client, continuing our commitment to treating every individual like family from the very first moment we meet them. We’re always excited to connect with members of the senior community and explore how we can provide the care, support, and peace of mind they deserve.

Valentine’s Paint and Sip

What an unforgettable event!

Hosted by Royal Home Health, Pacific Crest Hospice, and Home Helpers Home Care, this special event brought together 50+ amazing professionals for a night filled with creativity and connection. From painting and sipping to networking and winning exciting raffle prizes, the energy in the room was absolutely inspiring. Events like this remind us that when we collaborate, we create something truly beautiful — both on canvas and in our community!

Coffee, Care & Community

Our Marketing Liaison, Ginny, together with her hospice partners Jeff Torok and Jodi Perl, had the pleasure of hosting a special coffee bar for the incredible team at Alta Skilled Nursing Facility.

A heartfelt thank you to all the nurses, CNAs, and caregivers for the compassion, dedication, and exceptional care you provide each and every day. Your commitment to serving others does not go unnoticed — you truly make a lasting difference in the lives of the residents and families you care for.

Fueling Ideas Over Breakfast: Planning for Success

We kicked off the morning with a strategic breakfast meeting focused on connection, collaboration, and clarity. It was a valuable time for our marketing team to align our vision, share fresh ideas, and strengthen the direction we’re taking this year.

By getting to know each other more and openly discussing our goals, we’re building a stronger foundation for success. When strategy meets shared purpose, great things are ahead.

Award-Winning Excellence in Home Care!

We are beyond proud and excited to share that we’ve been recognized as Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice by Best of Home Care! This incredible honor is a true reflection of the heart, dedication, and compassion our amazing care team brings to work every single day.

Because of their commitment to excellence, our clients receive outstanding care, and our caregivers feel valued and supported. We celebrate this achievement together and remain dedicated to making excellence in home care possible—today and every day!

We’re thrilled to celebrate Lisa Ilomin!

She has been selected as one of the finalists for Exceptional Caregiver, and we couldn’t be prouder of her amazing dedication and compassion. She truly represents the heart of Home Helpers, bringing care, kindness, and professionalism to every client she supports.

We’re so grateful to have Lisa on our team. Thank you for making a difference every single day!

Dedication, Reliability, and Heart: Our Star Caregivers

Congratulations to Joyce and Jazmin for being our Employees of the Month!

Their dedication, reliability, and commitment to ensuring their clients are well cared for truly set them apart. Always ready to lend a hand when extra help is needed, they manage care with exceptional organization and professionalism. We’re so proud to have such outstanding caregivers on our team!

From the COO’s Desk:

The Cost of Waiting Too Long

After 17 years in home care, I’ve noticed something that happens far too often. Most families don’t call at the first sign of change. They call after the fall. After the ER visit. After the medication mix-up. After exhaustion has already set in. I understand why. No one wants to believe their loved one needs help. It can feel like giving up independence or admitting something has changed.

I remember a daughter who called me late one evening after her father had fallen in the kitchen. Thankfully, he wasn’t seriously injured, but she said something that has stayed with me: “I knew he was slowing down. I just didn’t think it was time yet.” What she really meant was that she wasn’t ready. And that’s human. But within weeks of putting just a few hours of support in place each week, everything shifted. His home was safer. His medications were organized. He had companionship. And she finally slept through the night without worrying her phone would ring.

Here’s what I’ve learned: starting care early often means needing less of it later. A small amount of proactive support can prevent injuries, hospitalizations, and caregiver burnout. It preserves dignity. It protects independence. And it gives families the gift of peace of mind.

Care is not a last resort. It is a strategy.

If you’re beginning to notice subtle changes — even small ones — let’s have the conversation before it becomes urgent. Planning brings stability. Waiting often brings stress. My team and I are here for both, but we believe prevention is always the stronger path.

It’s a privilege to guide families through these decisions, and I never take that responsibility lightly.