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Why choose us for home care in Rome, GA?


We believe aging should feel empowering, not limiting. That’s why we provide personalized care with a human touch, helping older adults live safely and with purpose at home.

Our Team

Behind every phone call, visit, and update is your local team who genuinely cares.

We're here to help with whatever you need, whenever you need it.

Ken Stavas

Ken Stavas

Owner

Ken has been the owner of Home Instead since 1996 servicing over 3,300 clients. With a Master's Degree in Psychology, he knows how important it is for clients and their families to have a reliable and trusted resource of affordable home care. Ken has placed particular attention on becoming a trusted provider of comprehensive non-medical home health care for our clients. Throughout his years of service to the seniors, Home Instead has received numerous awards such as Cobb Small Business Award, Best Practices Award, Business to Business, and One to Watch Award.

Jessica Hugg

Jessica Hugg

General Manager

Jessica brings over 24 years of management experience, including 16 years in healthcare leadership. Throughout her career, she has focused on building strong teams, supporting high-quality patient care, and ensuring efficient day-to-day operations. As General Manager, Jessica is responsible for the overall management of the organization. Her leadership approach centers on developing engaged, dependable teams, delivering exceptional care and service, and guiding the business with a thoughtful, fiscally responsible mindset. Originally from upstate New York, Jessica moved to Georgia in 1997 with her husband. She is the proud mother of three adult children and enjoys spending time with her family and vacationing at the beach.

Janice Sloan

Janice Sloan

Project Manager

Janice came to Home Instead with a well-rounded background, having many years of experience in management, marketing, and customer relations. For 19 years, she worked with ClubCorp, a company that owns upscale, private city and country clubs. In 2012, she transitioned into the senior care industry focusing on home care and senior living communities. Janice recently served as General Manager for 9 years. Now preparing for retirement, she has stepped down to a part-time role - assisting the Owner and Current Manager as needed with special projects. Janice grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She resides with her husband and two sons in the BridgeMill community of Canton.

Gloria Thomasson

Gloria Thomasson

Recruiting Manager

Gloria started working for Home Instead in 2018 as a CarePro. She quickly worked her way up and assumed more responsibility, being promoted to Recruiting and Training Coordinator. Hiring the best CarePros possible and helping match them to clients is important to Gloria. She believes helping others is not just a job, but a calling in her life. She also assists in the Kennesaw office whenever called upon. Gloria lives in Rome with her husband, 2 sons, and 4 dogs. In her spare time she loves reading, listening to great podcasts, attending church, and spending time with family.

Tonya Deneal

Accounting and Payroll

Tonya joined Home Instead in 2024, bringing 20 years of customer service and administrative experience. She has also worked as a Care Professional, and was a former 911 Operator in Alabama. Tonya and her husband have four children and four grandchildren, and a very spoiled cat named Sasha. She enjoys church activities and hanging out with family in her spare time. She and her family reside in Calhoun, GA.

Christine Herrin

Christine Herrin

Human Resources/Recruitment/Training Manager

Christine started as a caregiver with Home Instead in 2015, in a few short months she was invited to a CAREGiver appreciation breakfast where she met the office staff and was recruited for her talents in training and management. Christine has 18 years of Retail and Office Management experience with a Certificate in Medical Coding and she is currently a licensed CNA. Christine's ability to manage stress while maintaining high standards and keeping an infectious, fun spirit makes her valuable to our dynamic staff.

Elizabeth Huff

Elizabeth Huff

Client Care Advisor

Elizabeth Huff is a Client Care Advisor with Home Instead, where she has been proudly serving families since 2017. A recognized presence in the community, she hosts monthly networking meetings, volunteers on senior-related boards, is an active member of the Exchange Club, and serves as CFO for A Night To Remember Foundation Inc., a dementia-grant nonprofit. Elizabeth is involved with the Chamber of Commerce and is known for building long-term, meaningful relationships that make her a trusted resource for anyone seeking care solutions. Elizabeth's passion for this work began long before her career, first caring for adults with disabilities and later supporting her grandmother after an Alzheimer's diagnosis. These deeply personal experiences shaped her commitment help those that may not be able to help themselves. Today, she is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for every family she meets.

Diane Denham

Diane Denham

Training Coordinator

Diane has been employed with Home Instead since 2013 as a Caregiver. Although she loved being a Caregiver, she recently joined our Training Department where she uses her caregiving experience to train new employees to become great Caregivers. In her spare time, Diane enjoys traveling to her lake house, riding motorcycles, and spending time with family and friends. Her family consists of Mick and their four adult children, five grandchildren, and one fur baby named Mr. Pickles.

Our Social Purpose.


Our social purpose starts in Rome, GA but it carries on across the world. The Home Instead network works to create a world where people own their aging journeys. This vision drives us to expand the world’s capacity to care.

    Giving Back

    Home Instead helps older adults age with greater hope and success whether they're our clients or not.

    Be a Santa to a Senior

    Need help during the day? Overnight care? Weekend coverage? We offer flexible options, on-time visits, and reliable care from Care Pros you know and trust.

    Walk to End Alzheimers

    Home Instead walks to help end Alzheimer’s and support families affected by the disease with hope, awareness, and community care.

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    Free Care Resources

    We strive to help family caregivers navigate the aging journey by providing helpful, free resources.