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Meet the East Columbia 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 East Columbia 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 Columbia 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 20 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 East Columbia was proud to join the system in 2024.  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 East Columbia Team

Steve Kowalke

Owner

Steve is committed to having a positive impact on individuals by enabling seniors to remain in their homes safely and with a high quality of life.  When we provide excellent care for our clients we also enhance the quality of life of their families.  They have a peace of mind knowing that their loved one is being cared for.  He enjoys working closely with families and community partners to make sure clients and their families have all of the information they need to make the best decisions regarding care.  Leveraging over 30 years in business and consulting, Steve is passionate about delivering excellent customer service at every touch point by providing a very personalized experience backed by a highly trained staff and robust processes.

Brandy Alexander

Owner

Owns and operates Senior Helpers of Rock Hill, Lancaster, York and Fort Mill with her husband Steve.  Brandy is passionate about improving the quality of care for the aging community, in particular those affected by Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Dementia.  She believes home care is a service that should be the first choice we make for our loved ones. 

Brandy has over 15 years in business administration.  Her work experience allows her to support the office in various roles.  She often wears different hats which allows her to stay close to the team and engaged with our caregivers and clients.  She is determined to deliver high quality customer service to our clients, their families and our partners in the community.


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 East Columbia 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.

  • Columbia
  • Blythewood
  • Lugoff
  • Elgin
  • Camden
  • Dentsville