About Us
Patty Laychock RRT, CSA (Certified Senior Advisor) and Kathy Callahan RN BSN are owners and directors of Visiting Angels, Atlantic County, New Jersey since 2005. Patty and Kathy are sisters and each has over 20 years experience in healthcare. Kathy is a Registered Nurse and Patty as a Respiratory Therapist. They both have experience in all areas of patient care, including critical care, post op care, rehabilitation, sub acute, long term care and homecare.
The need for the elderly was apparent when they saw many avoidable hospital readmissions and nursing home placements of the elderly. Growing up they were always taught to respect and help the elderly and disabled and with their Visiting Angels franchise that is exactly what they are doing. Their Visiting Angels franchise is keeping the elderly independent in their homes, wherever they may call home. Some of our clients live with a spouse or alone, some with their adult children, and some in assisted living facilities. With the increasing incidence of falls and dementia, the need for In - Homecare increases to keep the elderly safe in their homes. Visiting Angel’s caregivers are bridging the gap for the families in the sandwich generation, those caring for their parents and their own children.
The Angels provide assistance with bathing, dressing, and toileting if needed, as well as meal preparation, light housework, companionship, errands, pet care, etc. The goal of Visiting Angels is to keep the elderly happy and independent as long as safely possible.
Together Kathy and Patty have operated their Visiting Angels franchise since 2005. By diligently screening and selecting qualified, compassionate caregivers “Angels” they have helped hundreds of families over the years.
In August 2016 after many months of hard work by the entire staff, Visiting Angels of Atlantic County, became one of the first non-medical agencies in New Jersey to pass the Accreditation process and is fully Accredited by the Commission of Accreditation for Home Care, Inc. Becoming accredited, confirms their dedication to promote the highest quality and safety standards in the state.
Since becoming owners of a Visiting Angels franchise both Kathy and Pat have become Certified Dementia Practitioners. Pat has also become Certified Senior Advisor and Kathy has made the great accomplishment of her BSN.
We are also members of the Visiting Angels Foundation to help every senior afford the basic care they need regardless of financial ability. Our mission is to assist seniors age in place, have access to food, medical care, and have the dignity and security they deserve. For more information on the Visiting Angels Foundation Click Here.
Our Office Staff
- Samantha Stroby, Office Manager/HR Coordinator
- Jessica Peters, Client Care Coordinator
- Mary Janice Gallagher, RN Nursing Supervisor
- Corbie Chapman, RN Nursing Supervisor
- Linda McKee, RN Home Health Aide Training Program Instructor
- Kathy "KC" Conklin CHHA, Client Care Manager
- Pat “Ann” Gaffney- DiMascio, Administrative Assistant
Resources
Serving Egg Harbor Township & Atlantic County, NJ
Visiting Angels EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ
3153 Fire Road Unit BEgg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234
Phone: 609-641-7200
Fax: 609-641-7110