MEET OUR TEAM
Helping Hands Senior Care Communities
Meet Our Expert Care Team
About HelpingHands Senior Care Communities
After 34 years, Elim Place Memory Care is still here because families keep trusting us with what matters most to them. When our founders started our communities in 1991, they had one simple goal: create the kind of place they wanted for their own parents—somewhere that felt like home, not an institution.
Four decades of caring for California families has taught us that exceptional senior care isn’t about having the fanciest building or the longest list of amenities. It’s about having the right people who genuinely care, the experience to handle whatever comes up, and the flexibility to adapt when families need help most.
“The team here has become like extended family,” shares Margaret, whose parents both lived in our community. “Their expertise is impressive, but it’s their genuine warmth and willingness to really listen that sets them apart. They’ve helped our whole family navigate each new stage with confidence.”
We’re not the biggest senior care company in California, and that’s intentional. We’re big enough to provide professional medical support and financial stability, but small enough that our administrators know every resident’s name and their family’s story. When Mrs. Peterson had a fall at 2 AM, our night supervisor knew to call her daughter immediately because she knew how close they were. When Mr. Garcia was struggling with the transition, our activities director remembered his love of woodworking and helped him start a project that gave him purpose again.
This balance lets us move quickly when families face urgent situations while never losing the personal touch that makes our communities feel like home. Whether you’re planning ahead or dealing with a crisis, we’ve been in this community long enough to understand what local families need and nimble enough to make it happen.
We’ve learned that the families who choose us aren’t just looking for a place that’s safe and clean—they want somewhere their loved one will be known, valued, and genuinely cared about. That’s exactly what we’ve spent 34 years perfecting.
Meet the People Who Make It All Possible
The truth is, all the beautiful facilities and programs in the world don’t matter if you don’t have the right people. Below, you’ll meet the individuals who make our communities more than just a place to live—they make it a place where your loved one will truly be known and cared for as family.
Welcome to our family. Welcome home.
Maria
Since 2007, I have been part of the team at one of the HelpingHands Senior Care Communities providing leadership & compassion to our residents, serving in numerous leadership roles. My philosophy is to bring a fresh perspective to the senior living industry and to serve with purpose considering every dimension of wellness.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ELIM PLACE
Christina
Since 2010, I have been involved with one of the HelpingHands Senior Care communities and our residents have become my family.
ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ELIM PLACE
Jessica
After spending many years in the skilled nursing side of the business i transitioned to senior care because of desire to help our senior community
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
VILLAGES AT WILLOW
Samantha
CAREGIVER
Isabella
CAREGIVER
Steven
CAREGIVER
What Families Are Saying
When choosing senior care, nothing matters more than hearing from families who’ve already made this decision. Here’s what they want you to know about HelpingHands:
What Families Say About HelpingHands Senior Care
When choosing a senior living community, nothing speaks louder than the experiences of current residents and their families. At HelpingHands Senior Care Communities, we’re proud that our reputation for excellence in Fresno and Sanger has been built on genuine testimonials from those we serve.
Here's what families are saying about our award-winning communities:
Come hear these stories yourself during a personal tour. Once you see how our residents light up when they talk about their community, you’ll understand why families throughout the Central Valley choose HelpingHands.