
Meet Our Team
We believe every family in the area deserves tailor made in-home senior care with a compassionate touch. That's why we established Home Instead® of Fountain Hills, AZ.

Phoenix Magazine 2024
🏆 Best in Senior Care
"What sets us apart are our foundational principles to understand the care goals of our clients and their loved ones. Whether a client needs long-term support to assist parents who wish to remain at home permanently, short-term assistance for surgical recovery, home helper visits, hospice support, chronic illness care, transportation, or help planning for transition to a senior living community, Home Instead Care Pros can develop a plan tailored to your family’s needs."
Proudly Serving Aging Adults & Their Families
Our Promise
As a locally owned business, our team offers friendly, responsive service right in your neighborhood. Families love our team because we:
- Do what we say we’re going to do – each and every time
- Solve care problems using compassionate, person-centered solutions
- Engage in thoughtful relationships with the families we serve
- Give back to our community

Kelly Cornelius, Owner
Kelly is the proud owner of Home Instead in Central Phoenix. She relocated to Phoenix in 2007, leaving a rewarding career at CVS Health to return to her passion for providing senior care, a calling inspired by a personal family experience. She finds immense joy in bringing independence and dignity to seniors through quality care and meaningful relationships. Kelly is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a Dementia Friends Trainer, with additional training in Parkinson's and Hospice and End-of-Life Support. She is a 2024-2025 Ongoing Panelist for Barrow Neurological Institute's Care Planning Forum, a founding member of the Safe Home Care Coalition, and a board member for PASRS. Her professional affiliations also include being a Franchise Exchange Council West Region Rep (2022-2024), a member of HCAOA, and an active participant in the WISH committee at Banner Health Foundation. When she isn't working, Kelly enjoys traveling, sports, and exploring Arizona with her family, while always making time to visit her loved ones in Nebraska.

Amanda Adams, Sales Director
A dedicated leader and advocate, Amanda is a Certified Dementia Practitioner who actively facilitates a Dementia Support Group in Fountain Hills and holds Dementia Friends of Arizona Certification. Her commitment extends to serving on the Dementia Task Force in Fountain Hills. Amanda's leadership acumen has been shaped by programs such as the Desert Foothills Leadership Academy, LeadU Training with Dr. Henry Cloud, Ignite Influence leadership training, and Women in Leadership - Scottsdale Bible Church. She also makes a philanthropic impact as a member of Women Inspiring Science & Health (WISH), a subgroup of the Banner Health Foundation.

Sharon Maldonado, Care Manager
With a comprehensive background in patient care and healthcare operations, Sharon is a highly skilled professional. They are a certified CNA and has extensive Med Tech experience, complemented by their personal insights as a former Caregiver. Sharon's expertise extends to Medical Practice Management, and they hold specialized certifications in Hospice, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's and Dementia from the ALZ Association.

Cathy Rommes, Care Management Director
Cathy grew up in Minnesota and moved to Arizona in 2009. Following in her aunt's footsteps, she pursued a nursing education at St. Mary's Hospital and became an LPN. With over 20 years of experience in senior care, she has a passion for the senior population, having previously worked in admissions for skilled nursing facilities and senior communities. Cathy is fiercely dedicated to her clients and finds it incredibly rewarding to help them live comfortably and successfully in their homes. Her expertise includes Dementia & Alzheimer and Hospice Certifications, and she specializes in high acuity clients, providing medication management, and discharge and returning home coordination. When she's not working, Cathy enjoys activities with her family and friends like traveling, golfing, hiking, and dancing.

Cindy Beaton, Care Manager
Bringing a compassionate and skilled approach to care, Cindy is a CNA who previously served as a dedicated Caregiver. They possess a Hospice Certificate & Specialization, demonstrating their commitment to end-of-life care, and is certified in Alzheimer's & Dementia through the ALZ Association. Cindy also specializes in Medication Management.
Our Team
Your Home Instead team in Fountain Hills, AZ possesses a heartfelt desire to work with older adults in the community. It is our ultimate goal to forge extraordinary relationships between our clients and their Care Professionals
We are always looking for the right people that are dependable and compassionate to become Care Pros. We have available home care careers in these cities:
North Scottsdale, McDowell Mountain Ranch, Pinnacle Peak, Paradise Valley, DC Ranch, Rio Verde, Desert Ridge, Troon Scottsdale
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