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

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

Owner, Mary Jackson opened Senior Helpers of Huntsville in 2009 because she wanted to give back to her community. In 2006 she was working as a  registered nurse at The Surgery Center of Huntsville when she was diagnosed with stage 3 malignant melanoma. Mary became very ill and bedbound at times during her chemo treatments. In a matter of months, she went from nurse to patient.  She had to rely on her friends and family to take her to treatments, doctor’s appointments, grocery shopping, prepare her meals, and standby assist with ambulation. After a long fight, Mary won the battle.

She knows how hard it is to accept and have to ask for care. She opened Senior Helpers of Huntsville to be sure that as many aging adults and families in her community receive the quality of care and support they deserve.

Our team has grown to 10 team members, and 85 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 Huntsville Team

Mary Jackson

Mary Jackson

Home Care Consultant/Owner

Mary M. Jackson R.N., B.S.N. is a registered nurse with over 25 years experience. She is a graduate of UAB School of Nursing. Her career has spanned from NICU at Huntsville Hospital to almost 20 years experience at the Surgery Center of Huntsville. In March of 2006 Mary was diagnosed with Melanoma stage III. She became the patient that she was used to taking care of. Her journey took her to a scary place and back. She decided that she would like to ‘give back’ to the community. In May 2009 Mary proudly opened Senior Helpers. She loves people and believes in the ‘golden rule’. It is important to Mary that all of her staff share her values as well.

Meghan Jackson

Meghan Jackson

Administrative Assistant

Meghan was born and raised in Huntsville, AL. She attended the University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama to pursue a nursing career. Two years later, Meghan moved back to Huntsville due to a change in her major. She is currently attending Calhoun Community College pursuing a Business degree with a minor in healthcare management. Meghan became interested in working for Senior Helpers when her mother, Mary Jackson opened Senior Helpers in 2009 (as she would often visit her and the office staff after school). Meghan enjoys working with the caregivers and the clients. Her favorite part of her job is the ability to put a smile on someone’s face. “I know if I am the reason for a smile on one person’s face it has been a great day.” Meghan has been the Administrative Assistant at Senior Helpers for two and a half years now and is very excited about the knowledge and experience she has gained from working at Senior Helpers and looks forward to the future and growing with the company!

Lisa Mendyke

Lisa Mendyke

Bookkeeper

Lisa Mendyke was originally hired in January of 2011 as a Client Service Manager for the Huntsville, Alabama Senior Helpers franchise but found herself in the role of Bookkeeper instead. As the Bookkeeper, Lisa manages the payroll, billing and the financials for Senior Helpers.

Lisa was born and raised in Northwest Indiana where she attended Purdue University and received an Associate’s Degree in Business Management. Lisa’s professional experience includes various medical specialties and business administration roles.

Lisa and her family relocated to the Huntsville area nine years ago. She is married and has two daughters, a son-in-law, a grandson and granddaughter.

Rick Jackson

Rick Jackson

Business Management

"After my mom fell and broke her hip we were told about Senior Helpers. I called Kim Steigerwald and was so impressed by her knowledge and caring attitude I knew we had found the right group to help us. The next day Kim and Julie Yates came to our house to further discuss all the services they provide and how they could help us. In a couple of days, we had a plan in place with a schedule and helpers were at the house helping. My mom has dementia and Senior Helpers has a program in place to not only help my mom but to help the family understand how to help her and what to expect down the road. They walked through the house and made recommendations on what we could do to make the house a safer place for both of my parents. As many of you know the care for your parents can be rather challenging. I cannot tell you how much Senior Helpers has helped my family. They provide medication management, cooking, cleaning, bathing, run errands, and they even pick my dad up from dialysis in the afternoon. Julie has been so helpful in getting there Long Term Care policy activated, handling the billing, and staying in contact to make sure things run smoothly. They have not only increased the quality of life for my parents they have helped increase the quality of life for our family."


I want to take this opportunity to express our thanks for the superb work Diane did for Dad while he was in the hospital. She was punctual, personable, and dedicated. She helped my Dad immensely during a difficult time for him. Her calm manner and brilliant smile worked magic. My Dad’s attitude changed completely for the better after her first visit. Thank you so much for giving us Diane. She really is a remarkable person and very caring.

Areas We Serve

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

  • Huntsville
  • Madison
  • Meridianville
  • Hazel Green
  • Harvest
  • Toney
  • Owens Cross Roads
  • New Market
  • Brownsboro

“Senior Helpers communicates with the client and treats her as a friend. The caregivers pay attention to her constantly because she is the primary focus. They eat wit her and treat her like family.”