Why choose us for home care in Tucson, AZ?

Throughout her professional life, Margie Orth has been looking for ways to take care of people and pay her blessings forward. Joining the team at Home Instead in 2018 provided her with the opportunity to truly live her mission of service to others. Now, as President and Co-Owner, Margie leads by example as she nurtures Home Instead's culture of gratitude among the staff and Caregivers. Before joining the team, she spent 30 years in the home safety industry, where she ran the day-to-day operations of a Cleveland-based security company. In her free time, Margie volunteered with various nonprofit organizations such as Cornerstone of Hope, which further encouraged and fueled her passion for helping others. She grew up in Brecksville-Broadview Heights and still calls the area home to this day. She attended the University of Toledo, and recently graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10K SMB program. Nothing is more important to Margie than her family and serving the greater Cleveland community. She believes, quite simply, that there is no greater gift you can give or receive than to honor your calling.

The Home Instead - Tucson Team is a special blend of caring, intelligent and insightful people who are focused on providing the best quality care possible for your family needed. Take a look at the highly qualified, compassionate people involved in our Tucson team so that you can make a better decision about your loved one's future.

Kevin Merkel is an accomplished healthcare executive with more than a decade of progressive leadership experience in home health, senior care, and healthcare services. Currently serving as Executive Director for Home Instead in the Greater Tucson area, Kevin provides strategic and operational leadership focused on clinical excellence, caregiver engagement, sustainable growth, and exceptional client outcomes. Throughout his career, Kevin has held senior leadership and business development roles with respected organizations including Home Instead, Dependable Health Services, BrightStar Care, and ArchWell Health. His experience spans executive management, corporate sales leadership, branch operations, community relations, and strategic marketing. He has a proven track record of driving revenue growth, expanding market share, strengthening referral partnerships, and leading high-performing teams in highly regulated healthcare environments. Kevin is recognized for his ability to align organizational strategy with measurable performance outcomes, including financial performance, customer satisfaction, talent development, and operational efficiency. His expertise includes healthcare management, HIPAA compliance, strategic partnerships, performance improvement, market analysis, and team leadership. He is particularly skilled at building trusted relationships with physicians, hospitals, case managers, and community stakeholders to support patient-centered care. Driven by a service-oriented leadership philosophy, Kevin is passionate about improving access to quality care, supporting caregivers, and helping organizations thrive while delivering meaningful impact to the communities they serve.

Libby brings to Home Instead over 40 years of experience. Her area of expertise was Oncology. She has managed and put together large medical centers from the ground up. She retired from working at the VA's Community Care Development as a Case Manager. Once she retired she realized that she was not done working and heard of the opportunity to work with Home Instead. She has since joined our team and is loved by our Care Pros and Clients alike!

Angelica started her career with Home Instead in 2015 as a CAREGiver. She graduated from Brookline College with a degree in Health Care Business Administration. She learned while working with our clients to slow down, be patient, and to stay positive. She loves caregiving and has been one since a very early age starting with babysitting, being a parent & foster parent and then caring for loved ones. She is excited for her current role as a Client Care Coordinator to share what she knows and help the Care Pros to succeed in a common goal, to help our aging community age gracefully with love, respect and a little fun! In her free time she loves to play basketball, being with her family, and being next to any type of body of water.

Bridget embarked on her journey with Home Instead in May 2022, initially serving as a Care Professional before advancing to the role of Care Counselor. Her interest in caregiving was sparked by her personal experience caring for her mother, which deepened her dedication to the field. Bridget is a remarkable individual, driven by a genuine passion for her work, and she is committed to providing exceptional support to both Care Professionals and clients. Her enthusiasm and compassion make her a valued asset to the Home Instead team.

Karen began with Home Instead Tucson in 2018 as a Care Professional and quickly learned a lot about caregiving! She became adept at connecting with seniors who have dementia and also their family members. Born and raised in Yuma, Karen moved to Tucson when she was 17 to study at the University of Arizona. She graduated in 2015 with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and a Minor in Spanish and Public Health. Karen enjoys being outdoors and exploring random and unusual places. In 2022 Karen took on a new role in our office as our Training Coordinator and also helping us with our social media and in 2025 become a Care Counselor.

​Judi came to us in the summer of 2009 from a Home Instead in Hemet, California. Her experience in Hemet, along with her innate administrative talent, makes her a key figure in ensuring that the office is operating efficiently and effectively. Her soothing tone and calm demeanor also makes her a fantastic Executive Assistant.