The idea for Agape Senior Care grew out of my love for family and a deep desire to create the kind of home I’d want for my own mom or dad. After graduating from Westmont College and teaching elementary students in Baton Rouge, I found myself repeatedly drawn back to seniors: visiting nursing homes, spending time with residents in their 80s and 90s, and realizing how much it meant for someone to sit, listen, and really see them. When my husband and I returned to Gig Harbor to be closer to family, I knew I wanted to build a place where older adults could receive excellent care and still feel known, respected, and deeply loved. That is why I chose the name Agape, a word that speaks to unconditional, sacrificial love.
Starting our first adult family home was beautiful and hard all at once. I walked through the full licensing process, learned the regulations inside and out, hired and trained our first caregivers, and was the person families called when something went wrong at 2 a.m. I have cared for residents with complex needs and very challenging behaviors, sat with families at the end of life, and navigated the day-to-day realities that don’t show up in glossy brochures. Those experiences shaped how we do everything at Agape: from how we staff our homes, to how we communicate with families, to how we support our team when things are tough.
Over time, my role has grown beyond the bedside. I now oversee sales, marketing, tours, employee management, scheduling, and recruiting, and I work closely with our Care Administrator and Lead Caregivers to make sure our homes run smoothly. That means I am deeply involved in both the business side and the care side of Agape: reviewing care plans, coaching staff, listening to family feedback, and continually improving how we serve our residents. Families don’t just meet a distant owner, they meet someone who understands the realities of senior care and is actively engaged in the daily life of the homes.
Our story is still being written with every new resident and family who walks through our doors. My promise is that we will never chase growth at the expense of quality. We will keep our homes beautiful, our rooms private, our staffing strong, and our care personal. When you consider Agape for your mother, father, spouse, or loved one, I want you to feel what so many of our families have told me: “We finally found a place where they are safe, cared for, and truly loved.”