{"id":255,"date":"2016-10-21T09:43:31","date_gmt":"2016-10-21T09:43:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/template.assistinghands.com\/?page_id=255"},"modified":"2026-10-21T15:39:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T15:39:10","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/112\/florida\/thevillages\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols offset_small\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Assisting Hands Home Care &#8211; The Villages is a locally owned home care agency based on CR 466 in The Villages. We provide non-medical, in-home care that helps seniors stay safe, comfortable, and independent at home, with care plans built around each person\u2019s routine and preferences. We serve families in <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/112\/florida\/thevillages\/services\/\">The Villages<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/112\/florida\/thevillages\/services\/in-home-care-lady-lake-fl\/\">Lady Lake<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/112\/florida\/thevillages\/services\/in-home-care-ocala-fl\/\">Ocala<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/112\/florida\/thevillages\/services\/in-home-care-in-oxford-fl\/\">Oxford<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/112\/florida\/thevillages\/services\/in-home-care-wildwood-fl\/\">Wildwood<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/112\/florida\/thevillages\/services\/in-home-care-leesburg-fl\/\">Leesburg<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/112\/florida\/thevillages\/services\/in-home-care-belleview-fl\/\">Belleview<\/a>. <strong>Licensed in Florida: HHA #299995808<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Why We Started Assisting Hands &#8211; The Villages<\/h2>\n<p>Our agency began with a family experience. Owners Adam and Linda Skolnik spent years arranging in-home care for Adam\u2019s mother and saw how hard it was to find trained, dependable help. They opened Assisting Hands The Villages to give local families a better option: qualified caregivers, clear communication, and care that treats every client with dignity.<\/p>\n<h2>Locally Owned and Locally Managed<\/h2>\n<p>Your care is managed here in The Villages, not by a distant call center. Our owners and care coordination staff live in Central Florida and work directly with families on scheduling, care plans, and ongoing communication.<\/p><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><a class=\"w-btn style_solid color_primary icon_none\" href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/112\/florida\/thevillages\/meet-the-team\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Meet the Team<\/span><\/a><\/div>[vc_empty_space]<div class=\"wpb_text_column  content-float\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3135 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/112\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2026\/10\/TeamPhoto-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Assisting Hands Home Care - The Villages Team\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/112\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2026\/10\/TeamPhoto-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/112\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2026\/10\/TeamPhoto-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/112\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2026\/10\/TeamPhoto-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/112\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2026\/10\/TeamPhoto-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/112\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2026\/10\/TeamPhoto-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/112\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2026\/10\/TeamPhoto.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Supporting Caregivers So Clients Get Better Care<\/h2>\n<p>Consistent care depends on caregivers who stay. We invest in training and ongoing support for our team, which means fewer new faces in your home and caregivers who know your loved one\u2019s routine.<\/p>\n<h2>How We Help Local Families and Their Loved Ones<\/h2>\n<p>Our care ranges from a few hours a week to around-the-clock support, including <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/112\/florida\/thevillages\/services\/personal-care-companion-services\/\">companion care<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/112\/florida\/thevillages\/services\/alzheimers-and-dementia-care\/\">Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia care<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/112\/florida\/thevillages\/services\/respite-care-services\/\">respite care<\/a> for family caregivers, <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/112\/florida\/thevillages\/services\/24-hour-home-care\/\">24-hour and overnight care<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/112\/florida\/thevillages\/services\/va-home-health-care\/\">veteran home care<\/a> as a VA-approved provider.<\/p>\n<h2>Active in Our Community<\/h2>\n<p>Assisting Hands The Villages is a member of the Rotary Club of The Villages, the Leesburg Chamber of Commerce, the <a href=\"https:\/\/cca.ladylakechamber.org\/assisting-hands-the-villages-_10005367_3_1_10009431_memberprofile2.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Lake Chamber of Commerce<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/docu.team\/mtiodew\/index.php?v=lp&amp;store=103655\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sumter County Chamber of Commerce<\/a>, and holds a profile with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/fl\/lady-lake\/profile\/home-health-care\/assisting-hands-the-villages-0733-235981168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Better Business Bureau<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Our Core Purpose<\/h2>\n<p>To provide exceptional home care that enriches the lives of our clients and provides peace of mind for their families.<\/p>\n<h2>Our Mission<\/h2>\n<p>To offer personalized non-medical support services at home, helping the elderly, disabled, and others who need assistance maintain their quality of life, dignity, and independence.<\/p>\n<h2>Part of a Trusted National Network<\/h2>\n<p>Assisting Hands Home Care was founded by Dr. Gail Silverstein, who spent more than 25 years leading health care programs and saw a gap in home care while trying to find help for her own father. Our location combines that national framework with local ownership and decision-making.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Talk to Our Team<\/h2>\n<p>Families who trust us with their loved ones say it best. <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/112\/florida\/thevillages\/testimonials\/\">Read what local families say<\/a>, then call <a href=\"tel:3527584512\"><strong>(352) 758-4512<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/112\/florida\/thevillages\/contact-us\/\">schedule a care consultation<\/a>.<\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Assisting Hands Home Care - The Villages is a locally owned home care agency based on CR 466 in The Villages. We provide non-medical, in-home care that helps seniors stay safe, comfortable, and independent at home, with care plans built around each person\u2019s routine and preferences. 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