Home Health Care Caregivers Service in SE Michigan, NW Ohio & S Florida
Meet Rebekah LaFontaine: A Trusted Home Care Leader
About Rebekah LaFontaine
Rebekah LaFontaine, owner of Friends of the Family Home Health Care, brings over a decade of experience in senior care leadership. With a BA in Business Administration from King College and a background in healthcare recruitment at Bristol Regional Medical Center, she combines business expertise with a deep commitment to compassionate care.
Since taking ownership in 2012, Rebekah has expanded the agency’s reach across South Florida, Northwest Ohio, and Southeast Michigan—earning recognition from the Sylvania Chamber of Commerce for excellence in small business.
A pastor’s wife and senior advocate, Rebekah ensures every client receives dignified, personalized care, just as she would for her own family.
Rebekah’s Key Skills & Credentials
Senior Care Advocacy – Passionate about aging with dignity. Business Leadership – Grew a single agency into a multi-state service. Healthcare Recruitment – Former physician recruiter at Bristol Regional. Community Engagement – Partnered with AgingCare, Care.com, and local aging offices. Award-Winning – Recognized by the Sylvania Chamber of Commerce.
Why Choose Friends of the Family Home Health Care?
Locally Trusted: Accredited by the BBB (A+ Rating) since 2013.
Community-Focused: Active members of the Alzheimer’s Association, Area Office on Aging, and local Chambers of Commerce.
Licensed & Insured: Providing worry-free care since 2012.
Multi-State Service: Proudly serving SE Michigan, NW Ohio, and S Florida.
Our Mission: Compassionate, High-Quality Home Care
Founded in 2012 after a family’s negative nursing home experience, Friends of the Family Home Health Care was built on one principle: seniors deserve safe, respectful care at home. Under Rebekah’s leadership, we’ve grown into a multi-location agency offering:
✔ Personal Care Assistance (Bathing, Dressing, Mobility) ✔ Companionship & Emotional Support ✔ Medication Reminders ✔ Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care ✔ Respite Care for Family Caregivers
Where We Serve
With offices in Temperance, MI, Ann Arbor, MI, and West Palm Beach, FL, we provide home health care help in:
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