Meet the Vero Beach, FL Team

Meet the Vero Beach 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 Vero Beach, 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 Vero Beach 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

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. 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 Vero Beach 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

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 Vero Beach Team

Ross Goodson

Founder and CEO

Ross has served as CEO at Senior Helpers of the Treasure Coast since its start in 2012. Ross graduated from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. In addition to his work in the healthcare field, Ross is also involved in community organizations such as United Way and Caring for Camo. Ross is an avid golfer. In 2005, Ross married Renee. They have two young sons, Reece and Rylan.

Ross became interested in the field of home health care after witnessing first hand his grandmother’s need for in home support and services. Ross recognized the need for compassionate care and has the utmost respect for anyone who provides care to an aging adult. Ross is committed to helping families solve life’s challenges, particularly as they pertain to navigating the healthcare continuum and improving their overall well-being. “Improving the quality of life of our client’s and their family members brings a smile to my face. I look forward to continuing to help the people that need it the most.”

Ron Radcliffe

Chief Operating Officer

Ron Radcliffe serves as Chief Operating Officer for Senior Helpers of the Palm Beaches and Senior Helpers of the Treasure Coast, a private duty home health care agency in south, Florida. Ron holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from the Florida State University and has nearly twenty-five years of experience providing health care services in a number of settings including hospitals, nursing homes, adult day service centers and in private homes. Ron currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast and has served a number of other number of regional, state and national organizations, inclusive of serving as President of the Florida Adult Day Services Association as well as a Board Member of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Southeast Florida chapter and the Florida Association of Aging Services Providers. Ron was previously appointed by the Secretary of Florida’s Department of Elder Affairs as a member of Florida’s Silver Alert Support Committee. Ron has also served as a consultant and advisory board member for Pfizer and Jaansen Pharmaceutical’s Alzheimer’s Immunotherapy Program. Ron has advocated on the local and state level on a number of elder issues and authored the Specialized Alzheimer’s Services Adult Day Care Act, which was approved by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by former Governor Rick Scott in 2012. Ron is passionate about ensuring that elders have access to the services and resources needed to remain safely in their home and community.

Marie Adkin

Human Resources Manager

Marie joined Senior Helpers in June 2017 as the Office Manager. Marie moved to Florida in August of 2011 from Connecticut. She attended Western Connecticut State University. Marie has worked in home health since moving to Florida as a scheduling coordinator and recruiter. She loved being able to connect the client and just the right caregiver. Marie has been married to her husband, Glenn for 37 years and has a son Ryan and daughter-in-law Melissa and daughter Kendall. Three beautiful grandchildren Dylan, Layla and Mason. She is very familiar with Alzheimer's and lost her sister-in-law to the terrible disease at the young age of 63. Marie enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, volunteering, reading at the beach and watching sports with husband and children.

Melissa Torres

Case Manager

Melissa, was born in New York, but raised in South Florida. There she began her journey in Home health as a scheduling coordinator in 2011. Recently moving her young family to Port St. Lucie and joining the Senior Helpers of the Treasure Coast team as a case manager. She uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to help give support to our clients and their families in their time of need. She goes above and beyond to make sure our clients are getting everything they need.

Melissa is inspired daily by her three children. She enjoys reading, listening to music and going to the beach. Melissa comes from a big family, so she also enjoys just spending quality time with her children, parents, sisters and their children.

Eileen Matthews, CNA, HHA, & PCA

With a professional pivot into dementia and caregiving, Eileen’s journey spans over six years of home health services starting with the full-time care of her 88-year-old mother diagnosed with onset dementia. Eileen has a great deal of understanding, incredible compassion, and patience with all aspects of this disease and the caregiving associated with it. Eileen holds a Bachelor of Science in Community Health and has many years volunteering with individuals who have mental health and physical limitations. Eileen’s previous experience has been working in the corporate world in NYC, DC, and Richmond, VA.

Eileen enjoys running and is currently training for the 2025 NYC Marathon as a sponsor runner with the Alzheimer’s Association, enjoys spending time with her family and friends, taking her dog out for separate runs, bicycling, reading and last but not least enjoying the beach all times of the year.

Jeff Schetzel

Community Relations Manager

Jeff has been a part of the Senior Helpers team since July of 2023 as the Community Relations Manager. His journey in health care started in Ellington Connecticut as a volunteer for the Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corp and Troop 512 while attending high school. He became an EMT at the age of 17 and served the residents of Ellington CT. Jeff then joined the Ellington Volunteer Fire Department where he became Firefighter I certified along with other firefighter certifications. Jeff attended Porter and Chester Institute and graduated as a Medical Assistant. It wasn’t until moving to South Florida in 2003 were he started working in the Elder Care arena for an Assisted Living Community as an HR Director. Jeff has had the opportunity to provide private duty services to many on the Treasure Coast since 2005 and continues to promote and educate our senior population on the programs and resources available to them. Jeff and his wife Jennifer have been married for 17 years and they have two daughters 13 years old and 16 years old. He enjoys playing golf and spending time with family and friends.

Meet the Vero Beach office

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