Meet Our Team

Welcome!

I’m Maggie Lea, Owner of Home Instead in Talbott. Thanks for taking an active role in your (or your loved one’s) well-being. Below you’ll find practical resources and a clear view of how we help older adults live safely and comfortably at home.

We’re a local team with a heartfelt commitment to seniors and families. I opened an office in Middle TN in 2009 and added additional locations as our reputation grew. From the start, we built a reputation for hiring outstanding Care Professionals and became a trusted source of companionship and non-medical home care for our community.

What to expect:

• Respect & dignity — your routines and preferences, honored every visit.
• Reliability — real schedules, real backups, real people answering the phone.
• Skilled Care Pros — trained, supervised, and matched for skill and fit.
• Straight answers — home care can be confusing; we keep it clear and practical.

Why choose Home Instead:

• Why do older adults and families choose Home Instead?
  Because our reputation is built on consistent, respectful care.

Why do healthcare professionals, social workers, attorneys, and trust officers refer to us?

• Because we’re reliable, responsive partners who communicate and follow through.

Why do clients and their families refer friends?

• Because their experience with our Care Professionals is compassionate, skilled, and dependable.
  

Ready when you are
Call us 24/7 at (423) 587-5800 to get questions answered and coordinate the right support—so you (or your loved one) can stay at home, wherever “home” may be. 

— Maggie Lea, Owner

Operations, Brand Management, Regulatory Compliance

Todd joined our team in August of 2014. Todd came to Home Instead with a background and experience in the long-term care field. He has worked in the senior health field for over 15 years. During that time, he has built a network of contacts and resources to assist seniors and their families in the communities with serve. Todd's role as General Manager is focused on managing the our Admin Team and business operations. Todd also manages our community outreach and education programs. Todd has facilitated educational training for Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities, Home Health and Hospice agencies and other organizations who serve and/or care for the senior population coving the topics of Dementia Care, Caregiver Stress and Burn Out, The Long Term Care Continuum among others.

Todd is also involved in the Senior Resource Community in many ways. He currently serves as the President of the Council on Aging and Office on Aging, the Co-Chair of the Sevier County and Hamblen Elderwatch Coalition and serves on various boards and committees.

Todd is married to his wife Ashley and has two daughters and a son.

Caregiver Recruitment and Training

Nick joined Home Instead in August 2022. He is responsible for recruiting, hiring and training our amazing caregiver team. With over 7 years of recruiting experience, he says he "loves bringing in new Care Pros and seeing them excel in their roles." Nick loves to spend time with this beautiful wife Victoria and their two wonderful children.

Client Care Plans and Family Liaison

Client Care, Quality Assurance

Kianah joined the Home Instead Team in 2023 as a caregiver after 5 years prior experience. Kianah is dedicated to client quality and has an amazing ability to grow relationships with seniors and their families. She joined the admin team as our Client Care Coordinator in November of 2024. She is responsible for assessing potential clients and setting up our services. Kianah works with clients and their families to ensure the care we provide is beneficial and enables them to stay as independent as possible.

Kianah loves spending time with her little boy and family.