Live independently at home with the help of experienced Homecare California caregivers.
“I would like to make a strong recommendation for the nursing aid care that Homecare California provided to my mother while she was an in-patient at both Stanford Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center. I found the director, Greg Hartwell was very responsive to all of our needs. He was able to provide excellent and well-trained people to assist my mother and support the nursing staff while she was in the hospital.” - Dr. Dwight Carson M.D., San Francisco
Simply put, we love what we do. There is no more rewarding a profession than helping families care for their aging loved ones. For us, caregiving is a family solution that includes not only the comfort, safety, and quality of life of our clients, but also respite and peace of mind for their families.
Founded by Lisa Hartwell, a long-time Bay Area resident, Homecare California is a local, family-owned full-service home care organization serving the residents of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Homecare California is accredited as a Certified Home Care Aide Organization by the California Association for Health Services at Home.
Lisa Hartwell – Executive Director & Founder
Lisa Hartwell was inspired to found Homecare California through her volunteer work with Stanford University Hospital’s Partners in Caring program for Bay Area seniors. As the Executive Director, Lisa is responsible for all care giver recruiting and client care. Lisa has been recognized as a Certified Home Care Aide Manager by the California Association of Health Services at Home.
Greg Hartwell – Managing Director & CEO
As Managing Director, Greg manages the day-to-day operations of Homecare California. Greg has over 20 years of executive and business management experience prior to joining Homecare California. Greg has earned a designation as a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA). Greg has completed the National Parkinson’s Foundation Allied Team Training interdisciplinary training in Parkinson’s Disease. Greg is an active member of the Los Altos Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce. Greg earned his undergraduate bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University and MBA from Harvard University.
Elizbeth De Marchis – Client Care Manager
Elizabeth handles all client care management and staffing for Homecare California. Elizabeth has over 15 years of business experience having run her own small business and 4 years of client care management for a Northern California home care agency.
Laurie Ofield, MA – Human Resources Manager
Laurie is the newest member of the Homecare California administrative team. Laurie handles the recruiting, screening, hiring and training of Homecare California caregivers. Laurie was trained and worked as a medical assistant in her hometown of Houston, Texas before moving to the Bay Area.
Stephanie Howard – Dementia Specialist
Stephanie works with our dementia care teams to provide in-depth assessments and care plans for our clients with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Stephanie is currently the Life Guidance Director at Atria Willow Glen and has a tremendous amount of daily hands-on experience with Alzheimer’s patient care. Stephanie also trains Homecare California caregivers on her special approach to providing “person-based” care and meaningful daily living activities for our clients with dementia.
Our Caregivers
Homecare California’s caregivers are the heart and soul of our company. To learn more about our caregivers, click here.
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