Because life is better with a little
laughter & compassion
Serving the Richmond, VA area including: Henrico, North Chesterfield and Westover Hills.
What people are saying…
Why choose a private pay caregiver?
I tell all of my clients the same thing. You can pay an agency $40-$60/hr, but the person they send may only make $15/hr and have very little to no experience or training. It’s no surprise that these low wages can lead to employees who call out last minute, show up late, or not show up at all. In the event of a call out or no-show, the agency may send a substitute out to your home that you or your loved one is not familiar with. A good private pay caregiver can provide excellent and reputable references and/or letters of recommendation from past and current clients. With a good private pay caregiver, you know who you are working with 100% of the time, and you’ll always get the service you deserve.
About Diane
My passion for helping the elderly started at a very young age. I was very close to my grandfather, a hardworking, blue-collar man who raised four children during The Depression. My grandfather has been gone for many years, but my love and respect for his generation has stayed with me to this day. My professional career began in 2007 as an Activities Director at an Assisted Living Facility in N. Chesterfield, VA for several years. I then went on to work in Activities at Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond. After five very rewarding years working in the nursing home, I decided to work for myself as a private pay caregiver. In 2022, I opened my own senior activity center, Elder Pep Day Club, located in Bon Air. Elder Pep closed in 2025, and I went back to enhancing the lives of our seniors in the privacy of their homes. Helping and spending time with the elderly is my true passion, and nothing makes my day brighter.
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Photo: Me at age 21, in Miami Beach Florida)
Services
Transportation*
Meals
Appointments*
Bathroom
Bathing
Light Cleaning
Shopping*
Companionship