TenderCare Services is a family owned and operated nurse registry, based in Stuart, Florida. TenderCare was established in 1994 and has specialized in referring the very best in-home caregivers, to families of the Treasure Coast, ever since. The owners of TenderCare Services are husband and wife team, Linda Nicol and Alan Pearce, who packed up the entire family home, cat and dog included, and moved to Stuart from England in 2008. In 1987 the family bought a catamaran named ‘Serendy’, which they renovated to charter in the British Virgin Islands. By chance, they visited the beautiful city of Stuart to meet a naval architect who would undertake the task of making ‘Serendy’ sea worthy. Linda immediately fell in love with the area and it was her dream to one day live on the Treasure Coast. Linda and Alan bring a wealth of experience from their extensive health care background in England, where they owned and operated both an in-home care company as well as a 92 bed nursing home, called Roden Hall. Linda maintains that “although things are done very differently in America, great care and wonderful customer service are the same wherever you are.” After finishing college degrees in England, their Son and Daughter, Edward and Annabel, joined the family business in 2009. Together with a fantastic team of staff, the family pride themselves on guiding their clients through the process of receiving exceptional in home care.
Linda Nicol
Director
Photographer, wanderluster & fur baby mother
Photographer, wanderluster & fur baby mother
Linda visited Stuart over 20 years ago and knew one day she wanted to call the quaint town home. Having successfully started and operated a 92 bed nursing home as well as a thriving home health agency in England, Linda finally realized the dream family move to the United States in 2008. A registered nurse in England Linda brings a wealth of experience to TenderCare and now enjoys a more behind the scenes role in business development. Linda is an avid photographer and enjoys nothing more than exploring new places in search of that perfect composition, she also adores waking up to the beautiful Florida sunshine every day!
Alan Pearce
Director / Administrator
Motorcycle rider, wannabe golf & soccer pro, office prankster
Motorcycle rider, wannabe golf & soccer pro, office prankster
Alan absolutely loves meeting with clients, hearing their stories and finding ways to help them remain independent in their own homes. Alan moved to Florida in 2008 with Linda and loves living in the sun shine state. Alan is the Administrator for TenderCare and was instrumental in applying for and getting the nurse registry license after the business was purchased as a small home maker companion service in 2008. When he’s not cracking jokes with clients and caregivers alike he can be found organizing and cleaning his RV or working on his motorcycle. Alan also loves watching football (or soccer as it is known over here) and is a lifelong Manchester United fan!
Annabel Nicol
Operations / Alternate Administrator
Equestrienne, runner, chip & dip connoisseur
Equestrienne, runner, chip & dip connoisseur
Annabel graduated from the University of Chester in 2007 with a joint Bachelor’s degree in English and Communication. Annabel moved to Stuart in 2009 and following a short stint in marketing for another company she jumped at the chance to join the family business. Her role in the company is diverse and covers finance management and billing/payroll services through to advising new clients through the process when looking for in-home caregivers for themselves or their loved ones. When not working out of the Stuart office Annabel enjoys training and competing her horse “Jewel” and spending as much time outdoors as possible.
Edward Evans
Business Development
Soccer star, music aficionado, vegan (un)enthusiast
Soccer star, music aficionado, vegan (un)enthusiast
Edward graduated from the University of Lancaster in 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business. Having spent 8 months travelling from England to Thailand through Europe and China using only buses and trains he finally settled in Florida in 2011. Edward enjoys managing all aspects of the business taking a forward role in actively pushing the company forward, he was responsible for introducing our paperless systems in 2013 as well as bringing many other systems and software set ups that stream line our office operations on a day to day basis. A skilled but modest soccer player he also is a reformed meat eater (depending on which day of the week you ask him!)
Myrna Burns
Care Coordinator Wife, Mother and company baker
Myrna was born in New York City and moved to Florida in 2000 to marry her Prince Charming. Myrna has extensive clerical and accounting experience and brings her organizational skills to the office in ensuring all clients scheduling needs are met. Whether this is a 1 hour bath visit or 24/7 nursing care, Myrna ensures the caregivers and clients have all the information they need to ensure the case is a success. Myrna lives happily in Saint Lucie County with her husband, three daughters and two dogs. When not in the office Myrna enjoys spending time in the kitchen trying out new recipes as well as creating her own and all of us in the office are very willing taste testers!"
DeAnna Cabibi
Billing & Payroll
DeAnna is a recent transplant from New York and specializes in client billing, independent contractor pay advances and ensuring file compliances with the Agency for HealthCare Administration. DeAnna enjoys running in her spare time and is looking forward to expiring Florida in the sunshine!
Kelsey Rogers, RN
Director of Nursing
Avid traveler, scrap-booker and office organizer.
Avid traveler, scrap-booker and office organizer.
Kelsey is a South Florida native and an experienced registered nurse. Kelsey is responsible for working with TenderCare clients to create a detailed and appropriate plan of care, to help each client exceed their care goals. Kelsey can often be found re-organizing office supply cupboards and loves meeting with clients and their families and helping them to remain safe and comfortable at home.
Rita Hasselbach
Compliance Coordinator Tea drinker, lover of bread and all around good egg!
Rita is a South Florida native and has many years first-hand experience within the industry in a range of different roles. Rita assists with the caregiver screening and registration process as well as ensuring all caregiver files remain in compliance as part of our license under the Florida Agency for HealthCare Administration. Rita also shares a wealth of knowledge gained whilst overseeing the care of her parents and she enjoys sharing this with clients and caregivers alike in order to ensure they receive the highest possible levels of service. In her spare time Rita enjoys being crafty and creating gift baskets for family and friends as well as spending time at the beach."
Bailey
Office security / TenderCare PR
Peanut butter, UPS/Fed-Ex drivers, lunchtime walks
Peanut butter, UPS/Fed-Ex drivers, lunchtime walks
Bailey belongs to Linda and has become a firm office favorite. Bailey wears many hats in the office and is part greeter, ankle washer, PR and security. His favorite treat is peanut butter and he greets everyone with a big smile!
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For Your In-Home Health Care Needs?
Family Owned & Operated
All Telephone Calls Answered 24/7
Free Assessment Visit from a Company Director
Emphasis on Client & Caregiver Personality Matching
Interview Potential Caregivers In-Person,
by Phone or on Skype™
Long Term Care Insurance Assistance
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