Meet Our Team

Cheryl is the late co-owner of Oakmont's Home Instead franchise, and is one of the people responsible for bringing the franchise to Oakmont. In 2008, Cheryl and her sister, Kathi Lenart, purchased the franchise, which was located in a Monroeville office building at the time. One of their first decisions was to look for a more prominent, permanent home for Home Instead in Allegheny County's northeast suburbs. In 2009, they came across our current home on Allegheny Avenue in downtown Oakmont, and the rest is history.

Sadly, just a few years later, Cheryl would be diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, a less common form of the disease. Despite her best efforts and a valiant fight, Cheryl lost her battle with cancer on January 11, 2013 at the age of 52. Cheryl left behind a loving husband, three children, several siblings and many friends at Home Instead who are happy and honored to have known her.

After Cheryl's cancer diagnosis in late 2011, her employees and friends at Home Instead - Oakmont organized several fundraisers to help her and others in the battle against cancer. You can donate by going to the Cheryl Kay Foundation and donate directly in Cheryl's memory.​

Like so many other people, personal experiences inspired me to enter the senior care industry. After many years of living with an aunt and her family, a decision was made to put my grandmother in a personal care home. My mother did not agree with this idea, and she decided Grandma would come live with her. She worked from home in the family business and thought taking care of Grandma would be easy. She was wrong.

What Mom didn't count on was being responsible for Grandma 24/7. She could not leave her alone, and so she was unable to do the things she typically enjoyed. Golfing, lunch with friends, nights out with Dad; all became things of the past. She felt like a prisoner in her own home. This became a stressful time for her and the rest of our family. Later, an ad in our local paper for a home care franchise caught our attention. Home Instead could have provided the respite our mom so desperately needed. My sister, Cheryl, and I purchased the business in September 2008, and it was one of the best decisions we ever made! Every day we help people just like Mom.

Your Home Instead team in Oakmont possesses a heartfelt desire to work with seniors in the community. It's the reason why they were chosen to serve seniors and their families in Oakmont, Monroeville, Penn Hills, Plum, Fox Chapel and surrounding areas. See a full list of areas we serve. It is our ultimate goal to forge extraordinary relationships between our clients and their Care Professionals and keep them living safely and happily wherever their home may be for years to come.

Before coming to Home Instead, Cheryl and I owned and operated a medical waste disposal company for 18 years.

When you or an elderly loved one is ready for help, our caring staff is on call to quickly answer your questions and accommodate your senior's needs. I am proud to work with the great people you see below.

Quality care is the cornerstone of Home Instead and Barbara is integral in assuring quality reaches every aspect of our company by sharing her expertise to clients and Care Professionals. She enjoys spending time with her family.

Kathy helps to keep the office running smoothly by working with each department to maintain the highest standards and continuity in the care we provide.  She works closely with the HR department to monitor the hiring, training and ongoing documentation related to each Care Professional.   Outside of work she enjoys biking, hiking and traveling with her husband to visit their children. 

Patti ensures that our business is running in a smooth and streamlined manner by coordinating each department involved in providing quality care to a client.  In addition, she is responsible for helping clients with the billing process and helps with various agencies such as long-term care insurance and Veteran assistance.  Patti enjoys outdoor activities, reading and spending time with family and friends.

Nicholas works with our clients, their families and their care managers to ensure a positive and successful quality care experience.  His commitment to excellence and experience with memory care helps in providing solutions to client needs. He enjoys spending time with his growing family. 

Hope has joined us with over 20 year's experience, working with various Home Instead offices in the area.  She has worked with many clients and their families, assisting them with the process of starting services by answering questions and listening to their needs. She enjoys spending time with her family and at the beach!

Jacob is the first person to meet with potential Care Pros in the office and assist with the onboarding process. He then ensures their employment documents are completed, and all state and corporate criteria have been met. Jacob is here to help each employee start a successful career and be aware of the benefits of working with Home Instead.  While he continuously monitors and updates all requirements, he also works closely with the Care Pros to ensure their happiness.   When not at work he enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and family.

Danielle uses her calm demeanor to introduce the benefits of working with Home Instead to potential employees. Her ability to be detail oriented allows her to search for the best candidates and work with new employees, helping them become the best Care Professionals. She takes great care in finding employees who have the heart needed to care for seniors. Danielle considers herself a "foodie" and loves to explore new restaurants! 

Patty’s friendly personality and ability to be detailed-oriented has served her well in working with the Care Pros to find the perfect client match and create the best schedule for everyone. Remaining calm and working quickly helps when a replacement is necessary.  She enjoys the outdoors, exercising, reading and anytime spent with friends and family.

Evan's exuberant personality helps to make sure Care Professionals and Clients feel welcome! He works to create schedules that proved the most consistent care possible to our clients while assisting Care Pro's with their scheduling needs. Evan enjoys being with his family and friends, exercising and playing games!