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Why choose us ?


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.

Your 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.

Debbie Walkenhorst

Debbie Walkenhorst

Owner

Debbie takes pride in having the opportunity to serve seniors in the community in which she was born and raised. Her background as a Registered Nurse and Human Resource Executive helps her to make the best decisions and suggestions alongside clients and their families. Debbie leads her team with confidence as they work together to provide excellent quality care. One of Debbie's greatest strengths is her compassion when working with clients, family members, and Care Professionals. She understands the sensitivity of the care we provide and, ultimately, builds her team to ensure excellence in all we do.

Emily Beckham

Emily Beckham

General Manager

​With a background in education, Emily focuses on recruiting, developing and implementing the best training programs for our Care Pros. She believes in connecting with the community in which she grew up. Emily has been promoted to General Manager to oversee business operations. Emily takes great pride in helping families care for their aging loved ones. She lives in Washington with her husband and two young daughters.

Jennifer Schmidt

Jennifer Schmidt

Service Coordinator

After being in the field of education for 30 years, Jennifer was looking for a new adventure continuing to serve her community. Because Jennifer personally understands the need of finding care for loved ones, Jennifer serves in a variety of roles with a focus of attracting, scheduling and retaining quality Care Pros. Throughout the process, she spends time getting to know each Care Pros individually so that she can accurately communicate information to the team as we match the Care Pros to our clients and meet their needs. She lives in Sullivan with her husband of 22 years and has three children.

Our Social Purpose.


Our social purpose starts in Franklin and Jefferson County, MO 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.