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Why choose us for home care in Shallotte, NC?


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.

Amir Ghoddoussi

Amir Ghoddoussi

Owner

Amir has a Master's in Business Administration from Pfeiffer University and has worked in the health field for the past 6 years. He is more than happy to assist you with a no-obligation consultation in your home or at the office. Utilizing your Long Term Care insurance or VA benefits can be confusing, but he is here to help you better understand the process and plan for your home care needs. If you have any questions about Long Term Care Insurance or VA benefits, please call Amir at 910-790-0002. Email: [email protected]

Kristdel Vestal

Kristdel Vestal

General Manager

As General Manager, Kristdel oversees the daily operations of Home Instead Senior Care, ensuring that our high standards are met with exceptional CAREGivers and customer service. In addition to daily operations, she is also responsible for online marketing/networking, accounts receivables, client billing inquiries, and specializes in Long Term Care Insurance. Kristdel graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work. Kristdel has worked for the past 10+ years in home care and truly loves working with Seniors and their families. Email: [email protected]

Daniella Means

Daniella Means

Operations Manager

Dani's role is to oversee the Scheduling Coordinator team and personally match our CAREGiving staff to their clients to ensure the utmost compatibility. Her previous work experience gives her great insight in making sure our CAREGivers and Clients are 100% satisfied with Home Instead! Some of Dani's greatest strengths are her compassion to help others, her ability to effectively communicate, problem-solving, and having an empathetic disposition to clients and CAREGiver's alike. She also conducts a portion of our classroom style CAREGiver training program, ensuring our CAREGivers understand scheduling processes and the care standards of Home Instead Senior Care. Email: [email protected]

Frances Thomas

Frances Thomas

Registered Nurse

Fran is a registered nurse with over 30 years of home care and nursing experience! Her responsibilities include training new care professionals, creating plans of care for all new and existing clients, conducting supervisory visits with our stellar team, and assisting our clients with any nursing needs. Email: [email protected]

Chasity Sutton

Chasity Sutton

Registered Nurse

Chasity has joined our team as a Registered Nurse with a wealth of experience in the field of home care and hospice. She takes deep pride in her work and wants to do well in all she does. Her kind and compassionate demeanor make her a perfect addition to our Home Instead Family! "I love going to as many clients' homes as I can to connect with the clients and their family members. It is so meaningful to me!" Email: [email protected]

Alexandria Eldred

Alexandria Eldred

Human Resources Coordinator

As Human Resources Coordinator, Alexandria is responsible for ensuring that our CAREGiving team has the resources they need to provide exceptional care to our clients. She encourages CAREGivers, provides moral support, as well as reinforces policies and procedures. According to Alexandria, "I am passionate about supporting, encouraging, and caring for adults during their golden years. Working at Home Instead has given me the opportunity to fulfill my passion to care for older adults in a way that satisfies their individual personal needs. In her current position, Alexandria is also responsible for hosting new CAREGivers at their initial orientation and showcasing why Home Instead Senior Care is the best place in Wilmington to work! Email: [email protected]

Ashley Tourtellotte

Ashley Tourtellotte

Caregiver Coordinator

Ashley followed the Career Path at Home Instead first as a caregiver and currently in her new role assisting our Human Resources team in building an exceptional team of CAREGivers. Ashley knows what it takes to be a caregiver, and she is training and leading those that embrace Home Instead's mission to enhance the lives of aging adults. Email: [email protected]

Deanna Ellis

Deanna Ellis

Client Care Coordinator

Deanna is a Client Care Coordinator in the Brunswick County Area. As a Client Care Coordinator, with her immeasurable experience, professionalism, and kindness, Deanna meets with potential clients and their families to share information about Home Instead's services. Once on board, she regularly connects with them to ensure that they are receiving exceptional care. She loves bringing peace of mind to her clients, their family members, and friends. Deanna is always there to help them celebrate the good times as well as to face and work through the challenging ones with grace and dignity. She truly enjoys using her skillset to ensure clients, families, and referral providers are having their physical, social, and emotional needs met at home. Email: [email protected]

Our Social Purpose.


Our social purpose starts in Shallotte, NC 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.