Meet Our Team

​Shannon Carithers and his wife Melody are the owners of Home Instead Senior Care of Charleston. Shannon is a Registered Nurse and previously worked at the Medical University of South Carolina. Melody's background includes marketing and sales in senior communities and the medical industry. He and his wife are South Carolina natives, and together they have 40 years combined healthcare experience. Shannon is responsible for the day to day operations of the business. He works closely with both clients and Caregivers to ensure the best care.

Bianca grew up on Hilton Head Island but left the east coast to live in Fort Worth, Texas where she met her husband, Cody Wayne. They moved to Mount Pleasant in 2019 with their two dogs. Bianca and Cody spend their weekends golfing, exploring the low-country and cooking together. Bianca loves working for Home Instead because she truly believes we honor God in all that we do.

After retiring from the school system where she worked for over 33 years, Donna sat at home for seven months and knew she had more to offer. She wanted to embark on something new, different and rewarding. That's when she found Home Instead Senior Care. As the Inquiry Specialist, Donna educates our families on the many facets of home care. Donna is warm and compassionate, so it's no wonder that families express time and time again how at ease they feel when speaking with her. In her spare time, Donna loves working out and spending time with her family and fur baby.

Kelsey was born in New Jersey, and lived there until she moved to Summerville, SC in 2008 where she currently resides. She studied Education and Psychology at University of South Carolina and is a Gamecock fan.

She has always had a passion for helping others, whether on a football field during sports medicine classes in high school, in a classroom setting in college, in a treatment room with massage therapy, or at Home Instead with seniors and the community. She's always wanted to make a difference in other people's lives.

In her free time, she enjoys playing with her puppy, attending concerts and festivals, spending time with family, and traveling.

She is a graduate of Augusta University and has been with Home Instead for 9 years! She has teenage boy /girl twins and is an avid Georgia Bulldog Fan.

Melinda loves working with her referral sources and helping them find a solution to benefit their patients and residence.

Christina is a proud Charleston native, born and raised in the charming city of Charleston, SC. Christina pursued her passion for health and wellness by earning a bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science from Coastal Carolina University. With several years of experience in the healthcare field, Christina is dedicated to making a positive impact, especially for seniors, reflecting her big heart and unwavering dedication to improving the lives of those around her. Outside of her professional life, Christina is embarking on a new adventure with her fiancé, managing their first Airbnb property. This venture combines her love for hospitality with her knack for creating welcoming spaces.

Stephanie moved from Kansas to South Carolina in 2019 and brings over 17 years of experience in the healthcare industry, with a strong background as a CNA and in administration. Passionate about providing quality care, she has dedicated her career to supporting others in the healthcare system. Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys life on her small farm, which includes 4 chickens, 11 ducks, and 3 geese, and she aspires to one day have a herd of Poitou donkeys. When she's not caring for animals or her clients, she loves traveling and going on adventures with her family. Stephanie is currently working towards earning her RN through Trident Tech to continue her passion of caring for everything with a heartbeat.

Sofia is originally from Orlando, Florida and has just moved to the wonderful city of Charleston this past year with her boyfriend. Sofia has a deep compassion for the senior and disabled community and is currently studying to become a speech language pathologist in order to help these communities even more. While she's in college, Sofia wants to do something impactful, where she can use her utilize her skills and compassion for others and is now our newest addition to the scheduling team. When she's not at work or school, Sofia loves to work out, read, and spend time with her boyfriend and four cats!