Why choose us for home care in Rome, GA?

Erica moved to Georgia from New Jersey in 2015. She has been in the medical field for 10 years. She currently lives in Acworth, and in her spare time she enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time with family. She especially enjoys helping her grandmother.

Shawna came to Home Instead in 2012 with a degree in Health Case Management. After being a stay-at-home mom to twins, she started working part-time as a Caregiver. Once her children were on their own, she joined our scheduling team full-time in 2017. She became Service Manager in 2023. Shawna understands the client's needs and the caregiver's skills, and she works diligently to match the right client with the right caregiver. Shawna is a breast cancer survivor, and she serves Cobb County as a Breast Cancer Ambassador. She enjoys shopping with her mom and spending time with her five grandchildren.

A self-employed medical transcriptionist for fifteen years, Laura decided to use her knowledge with a job in caregiving. She graduated top of her class at Kennesaw State University with her BSN in 2002. In 2008, she began caring for her own mother. Because she had such a positive experience using the services provided by Home Instead at that time, she was delighted to begin working for us. She draws from that experience as her source of empathy, understanding what a stressful endeavor it is to care for a disabled parent. She has served as a volunteer for WellStar Hospice, and she's served the homeless at MUST Ministries in Marietta. She is also a proponent for dog rescue. Laura and her husband have two grown children and two grandchildren.

Mariya has over two decades of diverse and high-level clinical expertise. Originally from Moscow, Russia, Mariya moved to the United States in 1992. She launched her career in 1999 with a prestigious RN Residency at Princeton Medical Center, and held a full-time position in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Mariya's extensive clinical background spans Medical-Surgical and Neuro ICU, Perinatal High-Risk, Labor and Delivery, and Orthopedic Surgery PACU. In 2022, Mariya relocated to Georgia with her family. Driven by a passion for whole-person wellness, she recently graduated from a specialized program in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in December 2025. As a Certified TCM Consultant, she integrates her deep medical knowledge with holistic approaches to health. Outside of work, Mariya is a proud mother of four and a grandmother of two, she enjoys downhill skiing, floral design, and exploring new cultures through travel.

Karen's experience with Home Instead began years ago when her mother was a client. She was pleased with the services Home Instead provided to her family, and came to work for us in June 2022. Karen has always loved helping people, and started her career as a CNA. She graduated from Lakeview School of Nursing in Danville, Illinois. Her nursing experience includes Neuro ICU, Medical Surgery ICU, Emergency Room, Supervisor of Visiting Home Health Services, Upjohn Health Care, out-patient surgery, and hospice. She was also Health and Wellness Director for an assisted living facility. Karen is married to a pastor, and they have three grown sons and six grandchildren. In her spare time, Karen enjoys gardening.

Taundra is a Registered Nurse with more than 20 years of experience in healthcare. Originally from Ohio, she brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and dedication to her work and the clients she serves. Outside of her career, Taundra enjoys spending quality time with her daughter, family, and friends. She loves staying active through working out and enjoys cooking, experimenting with new recipes, and creating memorable moments with the people she loves. Taundra is passionate about caring for others and is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those around her. She believes in working hard, cherishing family, and making the most of every day.

Laurie came to our company in June, 2016 with 14 years of caregiving experience. Caregiving has been her passion since childhood. She has helped with family, worked at an assisted living facility, a home care agency, and also had private duty clients. She has now taken on a different role in this field by becoming part of our scheduling team. She listens compassionately to the clients as well as the caregivers, and strives to meet their needs.

Michelle joined our team of on call coordinators in 2023. She responds quickly and efficiently to after-hour calls from clients and caregivers.

Heidi brings more than 25 years of recruiting experience across both corporate and agency environments. Outside of work, Heidi enjoys outdoor concerts, eating at local restaurants, cooking, and filling her home with fresh flowers. She has been married for 20 years and is the proud mother of a daughter, through whom she enjoys living vicariously and sharing life’s adventures.

Jamie joined Home Instead in 2026 as our Office Administrator – Billing & Payroll. With more than 15 years of experience in customer service, advocacy, management, and accounting, she brings exceptional attention to detail and a warm, empathetic approach to everything she does. Outside the office, Jamie enjoys spending time with her mom and son, attending live concerts, watching movies, and playing video games with her son. Her home is always lively with her family and her four beloved cats.