About Us

Visiting Angels of Newton and Canton, MA, is a local, award-winning home care agency providing top quality non-medical in-home services to elderly and disabled adults. Since 2004, countless families in our community have benefited from our services, including personal care, companion care, dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, 24-hour and live-in care, respite support, transitional assistance, and senior home care services. We offer home care services around Greater Boston, including Brookline, Canton, Dedham, Natick, Needham, Norwood, Stoughton, Watertown, Wellesley, and Westwood. We also serve Boston neighborhoods including Back Bay, Fenway, Jamaica Plain, Kenmore, Roslindale, and West Roxbury. The care provided by Visiting Angels Newton/Canton can make a positive impact on your loved one’s happiness and quality of life.

Meet Our Home Care Services Team

Our team is made up of experienced, compassionate professionals dedicated to delivering personalized care. From leadership to care coordinators, we work together to ensure every client receives the support, comfort, and dignity they deserve at home.

OWNERS

Celebrating over 20 years! As a family-owned business, Visiting Angels Senior Home Care has been serving older adults in our community since 2004

Larry Michel, MBA, CDP, President Prior to working in home care, Larry spent over 25 years leading and managing consultants to the US government and international agencies working in developing countries. He managed multimillion dollar projects to improve healthcare systems, expand microfinancing, and implement privatization. Now Larry is happy to be helping local area seniors age in place safely and comfortably.

Karen Woodrow, MBA, CDP, Director Through her own experience with aging parents, Karen understands the importance of having support from qualified and compassionate caregivers. Not only does it provide peace of mind, but it also allows families to spend better quality time with their loved ones. Her 25+ years working in consumer marketing include running the first Coca-Cola promotion in post-war Bosnia and developing social health programs in Southeast Asia.

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Along with the owners, the management team oversees the day-to-day operations to make sure our clients are receiving the best quality care and our caregivers have the tools they need to succeed.

Julie R. McBain, CCM, CDP, Director of Client Services Julie has been with Visiting Angels since 2011. Her depth of knowledge of older adults ensures that we provide quality service to our clients, while her management skills make her a strong supporter of case managers and caregivers. Before joining our team, Julie spent seven years serving disabled individuals as a rehabilitation counselor and nine years supervising case managers working with low-income elders.

Shelly Jaikaran, MBA, MS, Director of Finance & Administration Numbers are Shelly’s thing! She takes charge when it comes to billing and payroll and keeping our wings on straight. Shelly has been managing the books since 2017. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and finance, she is happy to help with any quantitative queries. Prior to joining our team Shelly worked for the U.S. Embassy in Guyana.

CASE MANAGEMENT

Case managers meet with clients and families to develop individualized care plans and coordinate services throughout your time with us. They are your care partner and a valuable resource.

Elizabeth Quagraine, CDP, Senior Case Manager With over 15 years of training and experience working with seniors, Elizabeth is highly knowledgeable about home care and dedicated to providing top quality care to her clients. When discussing a client’s needs, you can be confident Elizabeth is listening and developing the best plan of action. Prior to joining us in 2016, Elizabeth was an assessments case manager with Elder Services of Worcester.

Michael Albrecht, MSc, CDP, Case Manager Having worked with older adults in assisted living and memory care environments, Michael brings a wide range of experience to our team. His passion for working with people from diverse backgrounds benefits our clients and families as he works to provide supportive, compassionate home care. He prides himself on always having an open ear to listen to issues no matter how big or how small.

Monette Roberson, MHA, CDP, Case Manager Monette has been a dedicated case manager for over 15 years, managing complex cases, advocating for all her clients, and ensuring quality, personalized support. She is known for her strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a warm, client-centered approach. Her passion for working with seniors began when she cared for her 103-year-old grandmother. From that experience Monette developed a deep commitment to being compassionate, empathetic, and providing efficient quality care.

ADMINSTRATIVE STAFF

Our administrative team fulfills many tasks behind the scenes, ensuring that our clients and caregivers needs are met.

Sonia Santilli, Administrative Coordinator Sonia is a professional administrator, providing support to office staff and caregivers. On calls with clients, Sonia lends a sympathetic ear. She has personal experience in home care, pausing her career to care for her elderly mother, who had dementia. Prior to joining our team, Sonia worked as an administrative assistant for an agency supporting low-income seniors and those with a physical impairment.

Ryan Allen, Office & Staffing Coordinator Ryan is responsible for recruiting and onboarding new caregivers as well as managing training and retention programs for our current team. Throughout his career, Ryan has been passionate about building strong relationships between care teams and clients. He makes sure that each and every caregiving Angel meets our high standards.

Melissa Veloz, Scheduler Melissa has over 20 years of experience in home care, both as a care professional and a scheduling coordinator. She loves being able to support older adults and make their days a little easier by finding the right caregiver to meet their needs. Melissa approaches her work with kindness, patience, and a real passion for problem solving. She loves going to visit clients and introducing them to any new caregivers.

ON CALL STAFF AFTER HOURS

When you call our office, you will always speak with a member of our staff, even after hours. Even on the weekend! They know our clients, our caregivers, our business, and can help with whatever you need.

Contact Information

Address:
Visiting Angels Newton/Canton
29 Crafts Street Suite 320,
Newton, MA 02458

Phone:
617-795-2727 or 781-828-9200

Email:
Julie@BostonAreaAngels.com

Home Care Accreditation & Awards

Visiting Angels Newton/Canton is accredited by the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts. We have won the Best of Home Care Leader of Excellence Award, Provider of Choice Award, and the Employer of Choice Award for several years, including the highest honor, Top 100 Leader in Excellence. In addition, we have also been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts by The Boston Globe ten times.

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Kudos From Our Clients

"They have caring people. They do what they say they will.  First of all, they cared for my father at his home. They were very flexible and worked with my sister. They were also flexible and able to take care of my mother at a nursing home. They gave us the same caregiver who helped my father who worked well with him."  ~Frank H., Newton, Mass.

"The caregiver and I are a match made in heaven. She just seems to know exactly what I need without even asking me. I haven't had any problems because Visiting Angels is so efficient. The impact that Visiting Angels has had on my quality of life is tremendous. Visiting Angels does exactly what I wanted. There are things that they do that I didn't even know I wanted! I am really very pleased." ~Helen, Norwood, Mass.

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Your Home Care Agency of Choice

Visiting Angels Newton/Canton is dedicated to providing professional and compassionate non-medical home care services for our clients.

Call us now at 617-795-2727 to get started with a free in-home consultation!

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