Home Instead Senior Care Team - State College, PA

Ron and Christine Krasnansky opened their first Home Instead Senior Care office in State College in 2002. A year later they opened a second office in nearby Saxton.

Ron impacts the community through his efforts to improve the quality of life for senior adults as they age. The quality standards of Home Instead Senior Care are recognized nationwide and the local offices set the Standards of Excellence in the industry. All of the State College and Saxton CAREGiver staff are continually educated, trained, and screened through many background checks. In requiring this level of quality, Ron and Christine allow thousands of seniors and their families in the local area to enjoy peace of mind, independence, and dignity. Ron is a hands-on owner with an exemplary caring spirit. He is committed to improving the lives of Central Pennsylvania's seniors.

Currently, the State College team provides home care in Centre, Clearfield, and Mifflin/Juniata counties. The team at the Saxton office provides home care service to Huntingdon, Fulton and Bedford counties.

Ron and Christine Krasnansky both graduated from Penn State University. As co-owners of these two franchises they share a deep commitment to providing excellent homecare and to fullfilling our mission:

"To provide compassionate care and inspiration to our local seniors. We aim to exceed expectations."

		Amy Williamson, R.N.: Amy has been our Director of Client Care for six years. She came to us with almost fifteen years experience as a visiting nurse. At Home Instead, Amy is responsible for coordinating all client care services. She also oversees our quarterly Quality Assurance Program -- assuring each client receives regular RN supervisory visits to make certain that our services fulfill their needs. Amy has been with Home Instead Senior Care since July, 2003.
		Ken Pendleton: Ken is our Director of Community Outreach. He is responsible for handling all new client inquires and meeting with their families to discuss how Home Instead can be of assistance. He is also in charge of our annual 'Be a Santa to a Senior' program, which we open up to the communities we serve each holiday season. Ken has been with Home Instead Senior Care since November, 2005.
		Carol Hine: Carol has been our Director of CAREGiver Recruitment for over six years. She is happy to talk to anyone who may be interested in becoming a CAREGiver! Carol interviews and hires our CAREGivers. She is deeply committed to hiring exceptional CAREGivers -- those who have a real heart for the elderly. Carol has been with Home Instead Senior Care since May, 2003.
		Michelle Grove: Michelle is our *Director of HR and Finance* for both our Saxton and State College offices. Michelle handles all billing issues, as well as payroll, unemployment, workers compensation and CAREGiver benefits. Michelle has been with Home Instead Senior Care since July, 2004.
		Kim Barler: Kim is the Staff Coordinator for the State College office. She handles all the day-to-day scheduling for our clients and CAREGivers. Kim also coordinates services for the clients that are referred to us through the respective County Aging Offices, as well as the Veterans Administration. Kim has been with Home Instead Senior Care since January 2004.
		Margaret Pilgram, R.N.: Margaret is our *Director of CAREGiver Retention and Training*. She teaches our formal training sessions and also provides hands-on individualized training and support. Each of our clients has different needs and abilites and Margaret meets those needs by ensuring every CAREGiver is trained to meet each client's unique situation. Margaret has been with Home Instead Senior Care since April, 2007.
		Hope Wrye: Hope is the *Administrative Coordinator* for the State College office.She handles client and CAREGiver concerns on a daily basis and is also responsible for any questions pertaining to billing and payroll. Hope has been with Home Instead Senior Care since March, 2003.
		Lois Rea, R.N.: Lois is our Quality Assurance Nurse for the counties served via the State College Office. She visits every client at least every 90 days -- to ensure their service is meeting their needs. Lois also re-evaluates each client to make any changes necessary to the original care plan. Lois has been with Home Instead Senior Care since August, 2007.
		Crystal Little: Crystal is our Community Outreach Coordinator for both the State College and Saxton office. She is responsible for networking with referral providers, as well as meeting with families considering home care service for a loved one. Crystal also handles all advertising for both offices. She has been with Home Instead since March, 2007.