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Meet the Asheville 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 Asheville 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 Asheville 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 Asheville was proud to join the system in 2022.  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 Asheville Team

Daniel Pickus

Daniel Pickus

Owner

Daniel opened Senior Helpers of Asheville because he wanted to give back and provide something meaningful directly to the Asheville-Hendersonville community. Daniel is focused on helping seniors find the support and resources they need in order to continue enjoying their independence at home.

After witnessing the struggles his own grandparents went through towards the end of their lives, he realized there was a true need for high quality and dependable senior care. To Daniel, Senior Helpers of Asheville is more than just a business, it is a purpose and mission. He is dedicated to providing compassionate care and improving the quality of life of the seniors and families in the Asheville-Hendersonville area.

Candace Carter

Candace Carter

RN, Care Manager

Candace loves working for Senior Helpers because it allows her to use her experience, education, and expertise as well as give back to the Asheville & Hendersonville communities. Candace is passionate about helping others and improving the quality of life of both the clients Senior Helpers of Asheville serves and their caregivers.

Candace has worked in large and small hospitals, multi-physician clinics, for home health agencies and long-term care facilities and has learned so much from every job experience. She has also obtained national certifications in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Progressive Care Nursing, Rehabilitation Nursing and Gerontological Nursing.

When Candace is not working, she loved spending time in the mountains of WNC; hiking, backpacking, and camping with her Dalmatian, Lady. She also loves spending time with her son and two granddaughters!


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 Asheville 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.