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Meet the Marin County office

More than 90% of seniors want to be able to age in their own home with dignity, but getting the right type of care can seem daunting. At Senior Helpers of Greater Marin, we believe that getting the best care for your loved ones should not be complicated. We recognize the growing need for in-home care services, and with our passion for helping others, we are committed to delivering the best possible care to seniors in the Marin County community. 

We take the opportunity to provide care in your home seriously and make it a priority to provide the highest level of client service possible. 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. You can feel confident that your loved one is in good hands with Senior Helpers.

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

The first office opened in Baltimore, Maryland, 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.  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 West San Gabriel Valley was proud to join the system in 2020.  Like every other owner, we too are fully-committed to the original goal of providing dependable and accessible 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 are lucky to serve hundreds of seniors in our community, 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 Marin County Team

Elizabeth Johnstone

Elizabeth Johnstone

Care Director

With over seven years of experience in the home care industry, Elizabeth is an enthusiastic advocate for the welfare of our growing older adult population. Having studied Anthropology and biomedical sciences early in her career, Elizabeth is currently enrolled in a Gerontology graduate program that combines her interest in medicine and patient care with her passion for the happiness and wellbeing of older adults and their families. In her free time, she enjoys studying art history, archaeology, and ballet. She is also an ombudsman volunteer in San Francisco where she advocates for long-term residents in skilled nursing facilities.

Poppy Bell

Poppy Bell

Staffing Manager

Originally from West Virginia, Poppy has lived in the Bay Area since 2009. Her professional experience spans both non-profit organizations and corporate environments where she has served as an environmental educator, events director, outdoor trip leader, community outreach specialist, and international education professional. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism with a focus in creative writing from West Virginia University. In her spare time, she enjoys playing woodwind instruments, making art, spending time at local beaches and spoiling her cats.

Florencia Diaz

Florencia Diaz

Scheduler

Florencia has dedicated her career to the well-being of others. Florencia has worked on multicultural teams caring for families over the past 22 years. She has an adventurous spirit which led her to have a successful career as both an employee and a business owner in the medical and hospitality industries. Florencia lives in Argentina, where she works with us remotely. Florencia feels grateful to be an important part of a team that supports human values. She seeks to provide warmth and quality care to seniors.

Judson Walsh

Judson Walsh

Business Development

Judson comes to Senior Helpers with a wide range of experiences, from sales and marketing, to event management. Judson has also been a Caregiver, which gives him a personal perspective as he works to promote our business in our community. Judson is originally from Minnesota. He attended Chaminade University of Honolulu where he studied communications and psychology. Judson attended three years of flight school where he obtained his commercial pilot's license. Outside of work, Judson enjoys the outdoors and loves hiking the trails of Marin.

Areas We Serve

  • Belvedere
  • Tiburon
  • Sausalito
  • Corte Madera
  • San Quentin
  • Mill Valley
  • Larkspur
  • Ross
  • San Anselmo
  • Greenbrae
  • Fairfax
  • Novato
  • San Rafael
  • Bolinas
  • Kentfield
  • Stinson Beach
  • San Francisco