Home Care Benefit 

Eric & Courtney Pucel purchased the Home Instead Senior Care office serving the Homewood Flossmoor and surrounding area in 2012 from a family member. Courtney has been actively involved with the Company since 2004 and both she and Eric are passionate about enhancing the lives of the seniors and families they service.

"It is an honor to be the provider of choice for so many families. We have personally experienced the need to bring CAREGivers into the homes of our own loved ones and undertsand the emotions that go along with that change. It is a transition that requires trust, reliability, understanding and support. We have worked diligently to build a compassionate team that supports our clients, families and CAREGivers everyday."

Belle holds a Bachelor's Degree from Missouri State University and holds her Master's Degree in Health Care Administration from the University of Saint Mary. Prior to her role as Home Care Consultant, Belle has excelled in other roles within the Home Instead Senior Care organization.

As Home Care Consultant, Belle is responsible for working with clients and families to provide solutions and build a personalized plan of care. As the face of Home Instead Senior Care in the community, Belle works closely with our referral providers; building partnerships with trusted resources to better meet the needs of our clients. Belle is also a Certified Dementia Practitioner. As a CDP, she plays an essential role in the oversight of programs related to Alzheimer's and Dementia.

belgin.hughes@homeinstead.com

​Crystal joined our team in 2017 as a CAREGiver. She joined our Administrative Team as Office Coordinator, supporting the daily operations throughout the organization. Crystal's experience and connections with clients, families and CAREGivers naturally progressed into her previous role as Client Care Coordinator.

Now, as Home Care Consultant, Crystal is responsible for community outreach. She works as with Social Workers, Nurses and Physicians within Hospitals, Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers, Home Health Providers, Hospice Providers as well as many other resources throughout the community. Crystal educates other professionals in health care about the important role home care plays in the continuum of care. In addition to building these relationships, Crystal works with families to build a Plan of Care that best meets each client's needs.

crystal.nava@homeinstead.com

​As Training & Retention Manager, Sharisse is responsible for ensuring our CAREGivers are properly trained and supported in their role. She has established a lifelong career in caregiving, first becoming a caregiver as teenager for a loved one to supervising a team of caregivers prior to joining our Home Instead family.

Sharisse is passionate about client needs being met and setting others up for success. 

sharisse.gray@homeinstead.com

Prior to joining our Home Instead team in 2021, Taura worked with physical therapy patients in a rehabilitation unit. 

As Client Care Coordinator, Taura works to ensure quality care is being provided. She reviews each plan of care and visits with clients and CAREGivers, making sure all needs are being met.

taura.bronson@homeinstead.com