Why choose us for home care in Downey, CA?

Angela has been with Home Instead since October of 2025. As a Clint Care Coordinator, she comes to the team with a lot of meaningful experience with planning, organizing and executing care for various types of organizations and individuals. Angela is passion for people and problem solving. Angela is on the Board of Directors for an NGO in Tanzania that provides medical and educational services for underserved community groups. She also is involved locally advocating for at-risk foster youth. When she is not serving in her community or abroad, you can find her enjoying time with her family.

Nicole joined Home Instead in 2018 and serves as the General Manager. With a background in business and a degree in psychology, she brings a rare mix of operational know-how and people skills to the table. Nicole leads day-to-day operations, supports her team, and ensures clients and their families receive the high-quality care they deserve. Having personally experienced the challenges of Alzheimer's with her father, she's deeply committed to making things easier for others walking that path. Outside of work, Nicole is usually juggling the chaos of a husband, three kids, two dogs, and a hot cup of coffee-all while keeping her sense of humor intact.

Shavon joined Home Instead Long Beach in January 2016 when she and her husband purchased the franchise. Shavon's role in the company is to provide support and assistance with anything related to our employees, our clients and our community partners. Shavon grew up in San Pedro, attended Cal State Long Beach before transferring to Cal State Fullerton where she earned her BS Degree in Psychology. She spent the first 15 years of her career working in Human Resources for a variety of companies in Los Angeles and Orange County. After her three sons were born, she spent time working as an HR consultant as well as volunteering her time with local non-profit organizations. Shavon is very passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors. As the daughter of parents who have been clients of Home Instead, she understands what a huge impact our Caregivers make in the lives of seniors and their families.

Don joined the Home Instead Long Beach team in January 2016 when he and Shavon purchased the franchise. Don's role is to support all team members in their delivery of high-touch customer service to our employees, clients and community partners and to oversee all aspects of the company's operations and performance. Don grew up in Huntington Beach, earned his BS Degree in Business from California State University, Long Beach and his Masters Degree in Business Administration from University of California, Irvine. During his career, he has run several businesses and has always focused on delivering excellent service to the customer. Over the years, he has served on non-profit boards, committed significant time to volunteering for local non-profits, community based organizations and giving back to the community. Don is very passionate about enhancing the lives of seniors. Seeing firsthand the impact caregivers can have on enhancing the lives of seniors and the poor performance of several companies who had been used to provide caregivers for family members, he decided to buy, own and operate this company. By owning and operating Home Instead Long Beach, he leads the charge to ensure that services provided to seniors and their families by Home Instead Long Beach meet or exceed his high expectations.