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Meet the North-Central Orange County 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 North-Central Orange County we believe that getting the best care for your loved ones should not be complicated. Our Senior Helpers office was opened in 2006 because of the need for respectable in-home care services. Our office is committed to delivering the best possible in-home care to seniors in the Orange County community.

We take in-home care seriously and make it a priority to provide the highest level of client service possible. Over the past 12 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

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 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 North-Central Orange County was proud to join the system in 2006. 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.

Brian Nakamura is the owner of Senior Helpers North-Central Orange County. His journey with in-home care started when he witnessed first hand how a family member was treated by their in-home caregivers. He knew he could make a difference, so he began his journey of researching in-home care companies. That’s how he found Senior Helpers. He knew that this was the right company for him as their dedication to seniors was top-notch. Brian purchased his Senior Helpers franchise in 2015.

Our team has 5 office team members and close to 100 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

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

Senior Helpers Orange County Management Team

Brian Nakamura

Franchise Owner

Brian is our owner and is responsible for ensuring the management team does their best job, enrich our client’s lives, and our client’s families are reassured about the care of their loved one. Brian has over 25 years of leadership to share with us. He is committed to be sure our team is setting the standard for home care in Orange County.

Wendy Summa

Director of Operations

Wendy Summa joined Senior Helpers in November 2016 and has since held several key roles, including Administrative Assistant, Director of Care Management, and now Director of Operations. Her extensive responsibilities include overseeing billing, payroll, insurance, and ensuring compliance for both clients and caregivers. Wendy collaborates closely with the entire team, setting goals and providing the tools and support necessary for everyone to succeed in their roles. She reports directly to the owner of Senior Helpers.

Outside of work, Wendy is a proud mom to five children and grandma to three. She cherishes family time and loves to travel.

Hannah Dyas

Director of Care Management

Hannah joined our Senior Helpers team as a caregiver, she now has her Bachelor’s in Nursing and is the Director of Care Management. She is responsible for the overall experience of our clients and brings a clinical eye to assess how we can best help our clients. She also manages our caregivers and schedules them to find a perfect match for our clients. Hannah ensures our client's relationship is enriching through client courtesy visits to confirm our superior service and care. All our caregivers report to Hannah as she is also in charge of all our yearly mandatory trainings. If you have any questions about care management or scheduling, please contact Hannah.

Brenna Rodieck

Caregiver Engagement Manager

Brenna joined Senior Helpers in November, of 2021, and reports directly to the Operations Officer. Brenna works with the entire Senior Helpers team to support all sorts of goals and activities. She is currently training to be able to assist in training new caregiver, schedule caregivers, do assessments and aid in general office duties. She is currently seeking her degree at the Fashion Institute of Merchandise and Marketing in LA. Aside from school and work, Brenna enjoys music, family, and fashion.

Tracy Anderson

Community Relations Director

Tracy joined our Senior Helpers team in October of 2020. Before joining Senior Helpers, she spent the last 15 years as the owner of From Head 2 Toe Boutiques based in Corona CA. She was hired with Senior Helpers North-Central OC as the Community Relations Director. Her job description includes generating new client leads, public relations, social media, and business development, amongst other duties. Tracy believes that this position will fulfill her deep desire to help people and make a positive impact in their lives. She is a proud mother of 2 beautiful grown children and a wife to her amazing husband. Outside of work she enjoys a very active lifestyle. Her favorite activities include mountain bike riding, hiking, camping, kayaking and yoga. Tracy looks forward to a bright career with Senior Helpers and feels so blessed to be part of such a great team!

Meet the North-Central Orange County office

Our History

Our process

Senior Helpers Orange County Management Team

Senior Helpers of North-Central Orange County

Areas We Serve