We are a non-medical home care company based in Fresno, California. Founded in 1999, we have been providing quality home care services to individuals and families in Fresno, Madera, and Tulare counties for over 20 years.
At A-Plus In Home Care, we understand that everyone’s needs are different. That’s why we offer a wide range of services to meet the unique needs of each of our clients. From companionship and light housekeeping to personal care and transportation, we are here to help.
Our team of experienced and compassionate caregivers are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care. We are committed to helping our seniors maintain their independence and dignity while providing the support they need to live a safe and comfortable life.
We are proud to be a part of the Fresno community and look forward to continuing to serve our clients for many years to come. If you or a loved one are in need of home care services, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are here to help.
We are honest and act according to moral and ethical principles.
We have passion and deep feelings for our clients and employees.
We provide consistent, safe, and evidence-based services that improve the quality of life for our clients and their families.
We have a sense of ownership and commitment to putting people first.
We believe in working collaboratively in order to achieve the best outcome.
Our mission is simple. We are here to help.
We help by not only providing quality care at great value, but also by answering questions, offering advice, suggesting resources, or simply by listening. We sincerely believe that the more people we can help the more successful we will be as a company and as part of the greater Fresno community.
For over 25 years A-Plus In Home Care has provided high-quality, reliable, compassionate care and services for seniors. Our mission is simple: We are here to help.
We help by not only providing top-tier licensed home care services but also by answering questions, offering advice, suggesting resources, or simply by listening. We sincerely believe that the more people we can help the more successful we will be as a company and as part of the greater California healthcare community.
A-Plus In Home Care assists with activities of daily living including personal care, respite care, transportation assistance, live-in care, light housekeeping, and companionship. We recognize that each client’s needs are unique, therefore we work with their support system to determine the appropriate services specific to their situation.
As a California HCO (licensed Home Care Organization), A-Plus In Home Care is bound to adhere to the highest standards for caregiver screening, caregiver training, infectious disease protocols (including COVID-19), insurance levels, and general business practices.
In addition to assisting families, we also support the needs of discharge planners, social workers, conservators, beneficiaries, trust officers, attorneys, and other professionals who need reliable and quality home care services for their clients or patients.
Manteca Office
136 N Grant Ave
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 662-1519
Chico Office
60 Independence Cir,
Suite 101
Chico, CA, 95973
(530) 799-2942
License# 104700076
I was born and raised in Minnesota, but I moved out to Fresno, California when I was seventeen years old. After getting married and having my first child, I wanted to find a way to stay home with my children while also earning an income. That’s when I decided to open and operate a licensed daycare, which I did for over fifteen years. During that time, I took care of over 40 children from infancy to sixth grade graduation, and many of them still maintain close relationships with me to this day.
As my own children entered junior high and high school, I was presented with an opportunity to start a career in senior living. I began working in sales and marketing at an assisted living community, then moved on to become an admissions coordinator in a skilled nursing facility. Eventually, I became the owner and operator of A-Plus in Home Care. I feel incredibly grateful to be part of such an honest, hardworking, ethical, and compassionate team. We all truly have the best interests of seniors at heart.
It was the very personal trial of my father’s illness and eventual death that led my mother to start the business. Prior to my father’s death, my mother and I were his only caregivers. This took a tremendous toll on us both physically and emotionally. It was then that we realized what a wonderful service we could offer others who might be in a similar situation.
It wasn’t long before the company opened for business! At first we had 1 home care aide and 1 office employee. That was in 1999. As of now, we have approximately 50 home care aides and 5 office employees.
I realize there will always be a need for the services A-Plus In Home Care provides. I also realize that there are a growing number of companies that provide similar services. It has always been my conviction to be above the best in the business. I am a ‘Hands On” business owner. I personally meet with every family we service. Prior to service I will make a visit to the home and meet with the family members. While we do not charge for this visit, we feel it is extremely helpful when it comes to knowing the hearts and wishes of the family.
I spend regular hours in the office and I also make visits to our clients’ homes. These visits help me to stay abreast of the ever-changing needs of the family. The visits also give me time to see our home care aides in action. I get great pleasure in watching our home care aides interact with our clients and their families.
Additionally, I believe that it is important to talk with a real live human being when you call our company. If you call our office while the staff is not on site you are directed to our “On-Call” phone line. Our office staff answers this phone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
I understand fully how emotionally taxing it can be to have an ill loved one, one recovering from surgery or someone nearing the end of their life. It is our commitment to do everything that we can to make this time as easy for the family as we possibly can.
Last year, I joined HCP after gaining experience in home care with A-Plus. My career in geriatric healthcare started 22 years ago when I volunteered at a senior living facility in Fresno at the age of 16. At that time, I was studying both animal and medical science, but I soon realized that healthcare was my true calling. Although I still provide medical advice for pets to family and friends, my focus remains on geriatric care and training. Working closely with hospice nurses and doctors in facilities and offices specializing in Alzheimer’s and dementia has given me valuable experience. I made a promise to my mother that I would be her caretaker when she reached a certain age, and I hope to train excellent caregivers and provide advanced training in the office for those wishing to enhance their skillset. Of course, I will continue to provide care whenever needed.
Debi grew up in St. Cloud Minnesota and lived there for 20 years. After arriving in Fresno, CA she married and had two daughters. To be able to spend time with them, she ran a licensed day care in her home. After her daughters were in school, she thought it was a good time to try something different and started working at A-Plus In Home Care. In the beginning they used a pager, pencil and carried a three-ring binder everywhere to hold all the client information. After over 20 years, she saw technology evolve and cell phones, iPads and computers made things much easier.
Debi has built relationships with many of the Home Care Aides at A-Plus over the years. She is very grateful for the many clients and their families that have been cared for during her time with the company. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, especially her 2 grandchildren who she’s very proud of.
Chrissy Sotelo was born in Dinuba and raised in Fresno, California. She comes from a single parent household with six siblings. There was never a dull moment in her household. Since the age of 10, Chrissy helped her mom care for her siblings and grandparents. Chrissy has a loving husband and four children.
Chrissy’s father-in-law Jose was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer back in 2018. Shortly after, their family decided that Chrissy would be his caregiver. Caring for Jose was tough, but it brought her great joy. Jose passed away in April of 2021. Chrissy decided that she had found her calling and began working at Bethel Lutheran Home in Selma. She did care for a private client as well. Chrissy became part of the A-Plus In Home Care family in October, 2023.
Fresno Office
(559) 224-9442
East Bay Office
(925) 215-1216
Vacaville Office
(707) 732-1874
South Bay Office
(408) 773-6871
Sacramento Office
(916) 306-0141
Daly City Office
(866) 940-4855
Manteca Office
(209) 662-1519
Chico Office
(530) 799-2942
Jake Lee is a Kentucky native with a passion for supporting the healthcare system. Jake shines when he’s able to help implement internal processing systems, in order to cultivate the best experience for clients and staff. He enjoys a challenge, and is energized by giving back to the community.
Katie Donovan joined the A-Plus In Home Care team in 2020, starting as a Staffing Manager and then moving into the role of HR Manager. Katie has worked in various areas of the Human Services/Health Care field for nearly 10 years, including care providing, behavior therapy, case management, recruiting and scheduling/staffing. Katie enjoys working with people, and is committed to hiring the best caregivers possible for our clients.
Wamuiru DeVoe has been with Home Care Professionals since 2020, but has been a part of the medical industry as a Staffing Manager for over 16 years. Wamuiru has an impressive track record of solidifying high profile clients, generating revenue, and retaining superior medical and non-medical professional talent in the healthcare staffing industry. She feels the passion, talent and dedication within our exceptional team are incomparable. The core value of our extraordinary internal culture resonates to attract premier opportunities and exceptional talent which has a powerful positive impact on healthcare. Wamuiru loves spending time with her family and friends in her off time.
Chrissy graduated with her B.S. in Accounting from Santa Clara University. She has 25 years of accounting experience, working with companies of all sizes among a broad scope of industries. Before joining A-Plus In Home Care in 2017, she worked with several special needs children both privately and in therapy settings. She loves working with clients, their families, and caregivers to provide understanding and support.
Gail was born and raised in the South Bay Area and has lived in Sacramento since attending California State University of Sacramento.
When Gail graduated CSUS, she was the only one in the Gerontology graduating class who was declared a Gerontology Major upon admission her freshman year. Gail received a Bachelor of Science in Gerontology in 2016 and has been working with the older adult population since 2013. Inspired by her family, grandparents, and the want to help others, a customer service-focused career serving older adults is Gail’s life passion.
Gail’s hands-on expertise in Gerontology has come from working as a caregiver, in oncology, care management, hospice volunteer, caregiver resources, Activity Director for Assisted Living and Memory care facilities, and Volunteer Coordinator for Hospice.
Fun fact about Gail, her first job growing up was in member services and as ‘Gil the Garlic Guy’ Mascot at Gilroy Gardens Theme Park in Gilroy California.
In 1996 I started my career as a territory / account manager with a high end carpet manufacturer, calling on flooring retailers, design firms, contractors and hospitality clients. Soon after, I started my own independent agency distributing unique and beautiful rugs, carpets and wood floors on the wholesale level. This career taught me how to present products, service accounts, manage projects, build relationships, and positively react to or even prevent issues that arise in these projects. In 2019 I decided to pursue a career in home care as have always enjoyed working with people. I have felt very comfortable working with our industry partners and potential families that we care for, and also enjoy the great team that A-Plus In Home Care has put together.
I was raised in the East Bay Area and have a Bachelors of Science from Chico State in Public Health and Community Services. I joined this company to make a positive impact and give back to the communities and families across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Campbell has an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration and Accounting.
Mari Refundo has worked as a Staffing Manager for the last 20 years. She started in HCP Daly City when it opened in March 2005. Prior to HCP, she worked with another agency and Andy Howard was her Director.
Refundo is very much a people person and she doesn’t hesitate to lend a helping hand when needed. She also sees herself being in HCP for a very long time.
Margaret Arucan-Liguans has been with the HCP Daly City office since June 2008. She started out as a Homecare Aide and she was very well loved by her clients. For the last 3 years, she has been doing administrative work as an Assistant Staffing Manager, and this year she has been officially our new Payroll Manager.
Tyler was born and raised in San Jose, CA. He has a long history in the Bay Area and is connected to the community and his local Church. He is committed to providing the best possible care for his clients and engages each and everybody with respect and compassion. Tyler has enjoyed working in the medical community throughout the Greater Bay Area for nearly 20 years. He began with O2 and DME in the year 2000, working closely with hospital and physician offices to ensure client satisfaction. Tyler then worked with an assisted living residence in a sales capacity and enjoyed connecting with the residents and their families. From there, he was given an opportunity with a local homecare agency where he truly found his calling and feels blessed with a position that’s mutually satisfying for him and the people he organizes care for every day. He works hard to provide the answers for personal care needs through A-Plus In Home Care and other trusted resources for additional services.
