Interim HealthCare of Chesterfield
Personalized support, a holistic approach, and clinical excellence — all in the comfort of home.
- (314) 620-5659 Main Office
15950 Manchester Rd, Ellisville, MO, 63011
Services in Chesterfield
From short-term assistance after a hospital stay to long-term help with everyday tasks, and from highly specialized medical care to daily companionship, we’re here to help provide the individualized care your loved one needs to thrive.
What we offer
- Home Healthcare
- Medical Staffing
- Care Management
- 24/7 Care
- Respite Care
- Live-In Home Care Aide
- Dementia Specialist
About Us
For over 50 years, Interim HealthCare has been personalizing care to meet the unique health needs of our clients, patients, and partners. Our team's standard of care is centered around HomeLife Enrichment, our unique philosophy which focuses clinical excellence into highly individualized care plans. Because when care is personal, outcomes are optimal.
National Association of Home Care and Hospice
The Partnership for Quality Home Health
Staffing Industry Analysts
Entrepreneur Franchise 500
Better Business Bureau
Certified Senior Advisor
What Our Community is Saying
My caregiver worked with me until I was able to start doing things on my own again. She was my lifeline"
Very fortunate for everything you did for my mother. We are so blessed to have you in our journey. Appreciate your ability to talk us through everything and answer any questions. You are always available and always do what you say you’re going to do. Highly recommend.
Interim Health Care – Offers the reassurance - and peace of mind - our residents and their loved ones are looking for here at Creek Valley. The ability for our residents to “age in place” and still enjoy their independence is very important. And while some may think just because mom and dad are slowing down – they must need a higher level of care. This is not always the ca
I cannot say enough about this company! I will 100% use them again if needed! Their attention to detail, quick to respond to any questions and went out of their way to make us and my mom feel very comfortable!
Interim healthcare did an amazing job of talking care of my mother while allowing me to still be able to work! I can’t say enough kind things about this company!
I would recommend this company to all my family and friends. They took care of all my needs and made us feel we were their number one priority
I just want to applaud Brooke. She does a fantastic job with my mom. When she found out that my mom liked music she brought her keyboard and played for my mom! Also yesterday she texted me that my mom was communicating really well and remembering a lot from her past and asked me if there were pictures that she could pull out and talk to my mom about-this was so sweet
What’s Happening
How Can I Recognize Early Signs of Dementia?
Aug. 8
How Can I Recognize Early Signs of Dementia?
Spotting early signs of dementia is crucial for maximizing the benefits of available and experimental treatments that may improve or delay the progression of memory issues. Dementia refers to a range of conditions affecting thinking and social skills, leading to memory problems and confusion that disrupt daily life. Unfortunately, it’s a common disorder, impacting millions worldwide.
Understanding dementia's symptoms and early warning signs can help you identify potential issues before they become serious.
Symptoms of Dementia
Recognizing the symptoms of dementia can help you spot early warning signs in yourself or loved ones. While symptoms often worsen gradually, most cases exhibit at least two of the common signs listed below:
- Significant memory loss
- Difficulty with communication and speech
- Inability to focus or impaired attention
- Loss of reasoning abilities
- Poor decision-making
- Problems with vision and visual perception
Early Warning Signs of Dementia
Recent studies have identified early signs of dementia that can appear before more serious symptoms. Early detection is key to taking preventative measures that could delay dementia’s onset or reduce its severity. Watch for these early warning signs:
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Memory Issues: Occasional forgetfulness is normal with age, but memory problems that disrupt your routine—especially related to recent events—could be a sign of dementia. Increased reliance on memory aids is another warning sign.
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Confusion or Difficulty with Daily Tasks: While occasional confusion happens to everyone, persistent confusion affecting your ability to recognize the day or time, complete routine tasks, or interpret visual cues could indicate dementia. Difficulty navigating familiar places, losing track of time, or trouble judging distances may also be early signs.
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Changes in Personality and Mood: Fluctuations in mood and personality can sometimes signal early dementia. New or worsening anxiety, depression, withdrawal, or fearfulness may suggest underlying memory issues and an increased risk of dementia.
By identifying these symptoms and early warning signs, you can monitor memory and cognitive health more effectively. This will help in creating an effective dementia care plan. If you notice new or worsening issues with memory, confusion, or mood, consult a healthcare professional. They can help determine whether these changes are benign or indicative of a more serious condition requiring further attention.
Summer Tips for Caregiver Professionals
Jul. 8
As the summer season heats up, it's essential for caregiver professionals to take extra precautions to ensure the well-being and comfort of their clients. The elderly, in particular, are more vulnerable to the effects of heat and dehydration. Here are some comprehensive summer tips to help you and your clients stay safe and enjoy a comfortable season.
1. Stay Hydrated: Hydration is key? Ensure that both you and your clients drink plenty of water throughout the day. Dehydration can be a serious concern, especially for the elderly. Keep a water bottle handy and offer drinks regularly. Consider incorporating hydrating foods like watermelon, cucumber, and strawberries into meals and snacks.
2. Dress Appropriately: Encourage your clients to wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing to stay cool. Don't forget comfortable, breathable footwear!
3. Sun Protection: Protect against harmful UV rays by applying sunscreen with at least SPF 30. Make sure to cover all exposed skin, and reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating. Wearing wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses can also help shield your skin and eyes from the sun. Whenever possible, seek shade during peak sun hours (10:00am-4:00pm)
4. Monitor Medications: Some medications can increase sensitivity to the sun and heat. Review your clients' medications and consult with their healthcare providers if necessary. Ensure medications are stored at appropriate temperatures to maintain their efficacy.
5. Plan Indoor Activities: On extremely hot days, keep your clients entertained with engaging indoor activities. Reading, puzzles, arts and crafts, and light exercises like chair yoga can be great alterntives to outdoor activities. This helps avoid the risk of heat-related illnesses while still keeping your clients active and stimulated.
6. Check the Weather: Stay informed about weather forecasts and be prepared for heatwaves. Use this information to plan your day and avoid scheduling outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day. Having a flexible schedule can help you and your clients stay comfortable.
7. Use Fans and Air Conditioning: Ensure that living spaces are cool and well-ventilated. Use fans, air conditioning, or cooling devices to maintain a comfortable environment. If your clients don't have air conditioning, consider spending time in air-conditioned public places like malls, libraries, or community centers.
8. Watch for Signs of Heat-Related Illness: Be vigilant for symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, such as dizziness, nausea, headaches, and rapid heartbeat. If you or your client experience any of these symptoms, love to a cooler place, hydrate, and seek medical attention if neccessary. Early detection and response are crucial.
9. Encourage Healthy Snacks: Offer refreshing and hydrating snacks like fruits and vegetables with high water content. Options like watermelon, oranges, cucumbers, and grapes can help with hydration and provide essential nutrients. Avoid sugary drinks and snacks that can lead to dehydration.
Stay Cool, Stay Safe, and Enjoy the Summer!
1. Stay Hydrated: Hydration is key? Ensure that both you and your clients drink plenty of water throughout the day. Dehydration can be a serious concern, especially for the elderly. Keep a water bottle handy and offer drinks regularly. Consider incorporating hydrating foods like watermelon, cucumber, and strawberries into meals and snacks.
2. Dress Appropriately: Encourage your clients to wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing to stay cool. Don't forget comfortable, breathable footwear!
3. Sun Protection: Protect against harmful UV rays by applying sunscreen with at least SPF 30. Make sure to cover all exposed skin, and reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating. Wearing wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses can also help shield your skin and eyes from the sun. Whenever possible, seek shade during peak sun hours (10:00am-4:00pm)
4. Monitor Medications: Some medications can increase sensitivity to the sun and heat. Review your clients' medications and consult with their healthcare providers if necessary. Ensure medications are stored at appropriate temperatures to maintain their efficacy.
5. Plan Indoor Activities: On extremely hot days, keep your clients entertained with engaging indoor activities. Reading, puzzles, arts and crafts, and light exercises like chair yoga can be great alterntives to outdoor activities. This helps avoid the risk of heat-related illnesses while still keeping your clients active and stimulated.
6. Check the Weather: Stay informed about weather forecasts and be prepared for heatwaves. Use this information to plan your day and avoid scheduling outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day. Having a flexible schedule can help you and your clients stay comfortable.
7. Use Fans and Air Conditioning: Ensure that living spaces are cool and well-ventilated. Use fans, air conditioning, or cooling devices to maintain a comfortable environment. If your clients don't have air conditioning, consider spending time in air-conditioned public places like malls, libraries, or community centers.
8. Watch for Signs of Heat-Related Illness: Be vigilant for symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, such as dizziness, nausea, headaches, and rapid heartbeat. If you or your client experience any of these symptoms, love to a cooler place, hydrate, and seek medical attention if neccessary. Early detection and response are crucial.
9. Encourage Healthy Snacks: Offer refreshing and hydrating snacks like fruits and vegetables with high water content. Options like watermelon, oranges, cucumbers, and grapes can help with hydration and provide essential nutrients. Avoid sugary drinks and snacks that can lead to dehydration.
Stay Cool, Stay Safe, and Enjoy the Summer!
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Deanna Carpenter, Director of Operations
Jun. 18
Big shoutout to an incredible hero, Nurse Dawn! Today at one of a local school, Dawn displayed extraordinary bravery and saved a child's life. The child was choking on food, and Dawn acted swiftly by performing the Heimlich maneuver, successfully dislodging the obstruction and clearing the airway. Dawn's quick thinking didn't stop there; she also conducted a thorough check of the child's vital signs to ensure their well-being and promptly contacted the child's parents to inform them of the incident. She even called EMS for further evaluation. We're so grateful for Dawn's heroic actions and her dedication to keeping others safe. Let's give her a round of applause!
Crystal Barr, Owner/President
Jun. 4
Crystal was born and raised in Perryville, MO, a small-town south of St. Louis, MO. Upon graduating from high school, Crystal moved to St. Louis to further her education. She graduated with an AAS degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting in 2007. She specialized in working with the senior population in skilled rehabilitation, home healthcare, and later moved into healthcare education. While working as an Occupational Therapy Practitioner, Crystal decided to further her education and earned a bachelor’s degree in healthcare management and a master’s degree in healthcare administration. As she continued to grow in her professional career, she wanted to do something more with the focus on healthcare and her love for seniors. In 2016, she decided to take a leap of faith and became owner of Interim HealthCare of St. Louis, MO, specializing in Personal Care and Support Services and Medical Staffing.
Crystal is passionate about motivating her team, providing additional education/training, and recruiting top-notch health care professionals. Her passion and vision continue to help support seniors to age in place in the comfort of their own home and providing quality healthcare professionals in our local community.
Outside of work, Crystal spends most of her time with family and friends. She is married with three children ranging from 5 to 20 years old. Her children keep her young and active with never a dull moment. She enjoys attending her kids’ sporting events and school activities. During soccer season, you will find her cheering from the sidelines. When asked to describe a perfect Friday night, her response was, “Definitely watching mindless reality tv, cozy with a blanket on the couch, and a big glass of wine, preferably a nice Rose”.
Crystal is passionate about motivating her team, providing additional education/training, and recruiting top-notch health care professionals. Her passion and vision continue to help support seniors to age in place in the comfort of their own home and providing quality healthcare professionals in our local community.
Outside of work, Crystal spends most of her time with family and friends. She is married with three children ranging from 5 to 20 years old. Her children keep her young and active with never a dull moment. She enjoys attending her kids’ sporting events and school activities. During soccer season, you will find her cheering from the sidelines. When asked to describe a perfect Friday night, her response was, “Definitely watching mindless reality tv, cozy with a blanket on the couch, and a big glass of wine, preferably a nice Rose”.
Tracy Echenique, Client Care Manager
May. 31
Tracy Echenique, Client Care Manager
Tracy Echenique, originally from Florida, is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in home care management and administration. She holds a Bachelor degree in Healthcare Administration from American InterContinental University-South Florida and a certification as a Dental Assistant from DATS, Fort Myers. Additionally, she is certified in CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers by the AHA.
Tracy's expertise encompasses business development, compliance management, billing, payroll submissions, recruitment, and management of daily operations. She has consistently demonstrated her ability to drive growth and ensure quality service delivery.
Tracy is known for her exceptional customer service, problem-solving abilities, and creative thinking. She excels in building and maintaining relationships with clients, families, employees, and vendors, contributing to significant business development and client satisfaction.
Tracy is a also a proud mother of an adult daughter and continues to bring her passion and dedication to the field of home care administration.
Tracy Echenique, originally from Florida, is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in home care management and administration. She holds a Bachelor degree in Healthcare Administration from American InterContinental University-South Florida and a certification as a Dental Assistant from DATS, Fort Myers. Additionally, she is certified in CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers by the AHA.
Tracy's expertise encompasses business development, compliance management, billing, payroll submissions, recruitment, and management of daily operations. She has consistently demonstrated her ability to drive growth and ensure quality service delivery.
Tracy is known for her exceptional customer service, problem-solving abilities, and creative thinking. She excels in building and maintaining relationships with clients, families, employees, and vendors, contributing to significant business development and client satisfaction.
Tracy is a also a proud mother of an adult daughter and continues to bring her passion and dedication to the field of home care administration.
Tavida Baldwin, Healthcare Recruiter
May. 31
Tavida Baldwin was born and raised in the St. Louis metro area and is a true native to St. Louis. She started her healthcare journey over 30 years ago as a CNA and later advanced her education and earned a Bachelor degree in Healthcare Administration. She began her career working in long-term care and a variety of healthcare settings.
Her current role consists of filling open positions for home care and medical staffing. By sourcing resumes of qualified candidates, she is eager to find healthcare professionals who can respectively care for our clients. She finds great joy in helping people, assisting our clients with resources and coaching our new employees. She is passionate about healthcare is always has a smile on her face.
Outside of work, Tavida enjoys shopping, reading, and spending time with her family and close friends. She looks forward to providing continued service to our clients as a part of the Interim HealthCare team.
Her current role consists of filling open positions for home care and medical staffing. By sourcing resumes of qualified candidates, she is eager to find healthcare professionals who can respectively care for our clients. She finds great joy in helping people, assisting our clients with resources and coaching our new employees. She is passionate about healthcare is always has a smile on her face.
Outside of work, Tavida enjoys shopping, reading, and spending time with her family and close friends. She looks forward to providing continued service to our clients as a part of the Interim HealthCare team.
Clarice Moore, Care Coordinator
May. 31
Clarice Moore is a dedicated healthcare professional with a lifelong commitment to making a positive impact on others' lives. Beginning her journey as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Clarice has expanded her expertise in geriatrics and behavioral health, dedicating most of her career to these areas.
Named after her father, Clarence, Clarice is also a proud mother of a 15-year-old daughter in high school and a 6-year-old son in the first grade. Her passion for healthcare stems from the fulfillment she finds in making a difference in someone's life every day.
Outside of work, Clarice enjoys spending quality time with her family and close friends. Her resilience, combined with her unwavering commitment to healthcare, defines Clarice Marie Moore both personally and professionally.
Named after her father, Clarence, Clarice is also a proud mother of a 15-year-old daughter in high school and a 6-year-old son in the first grade. Her passion for healthcare stems from the fulfillment she finds in making a difference in someone's life every day.
Outside of work, Clarice enjoys spending quality time with her family and close friends. Her resilience, combined with her unwavering commitment to healthcare, defines Clarice Marie Moore both personally and professionally.
Deanna Carpenter, Director of Operations
May. 31
Deanna Carpenter's journey in caregiving finds its roots in her childhood, marked by a compassionate spirit that led her to care for stray animals and babysit for neighbors. This early commitment laid the foundation for a career characterized by a profound dedication to the well-being of others.
Armed with a Psychology degree, Deanna spent two decades in Phoenix before making a significant career shift to St. Louis in 2011. Her venture into the realm of Home Healthcare began as an office manager, but Deanna's commitment transcended traditional roles. Going above and beyond, she not only managed the administrative aspects but also stepped into caregiver shifts, all while pursuing her master's in public relations—an exemplification of her unyielding commitment to both personal and professional growth.
Deanna's trajectory within the field has been marked by progression through various facets, from HR to recruiting, onboarding, and training, culminating in her current role where she excels in operations. This evolution showcases her versatility and adaptability, traits that have been instrumental in her success in the dynamic landscape of Home Healthcare.
Beyond the confines of the workplace, Deanna discovers joy in two significant passions. A lover of music, she finds solace and expression through singing. Additionally, her outdoors adventures with her mini Bernedoodle, Lennon, provide moments of serenity and connection with the natural world.
Personal experiences with aging parents have deeply influenced Deanna's perspective on the importance of home healthcare. Rooted in these encounters, she fervently believes in the pivotal role it plays in community well-being. Deanna actively advocates for clients to remain in the comfort of their homes, championing independence and nurturing family bonds through the sharing of wisdom and stories.
In every aspect of her life, Deanna Carpenter embodies the values of compassion, dedication, and continuous growth. Her journey from caregiving in childhood to excelling in the intricate operations of Home Healthcare reflects not just a career but a life dedicated to making a positive impact on individuals and communities alike.
Armed with a Psychology degree, Deanna spent two decades in Phoenix before making a significant career shift to St. Louis in 2011. Her venture into the realm of Home Healthcare began as an office manager, but Deanna's commitment transcended traditional roles. Going above and beyond, she not only managed the administrative aspects but also stepped into caregiver shifts, all while pursuing her master's in public relations—an exemplification of her unyielding commitment to both personal and professional growth.
Deanna's trajectory within the field has been marked by progression through various facets, from HR to recruiting, onboarding, and training, culminating in her current role where she excels in operations. This evolution showcases her versatility and adaptability, traits that have been instrumental in her success in the dynamic landscape of Home Healthcare.
Beyond the confines of the workplace, Deanna discovers joy in two significant passions. A lover of music, she finds solace and expression through singing. Additionally, her outdoors adventures with her mini Bernedoodle, Lennon, provide moments of serenity and connection with the natural world.
Personal experiences with aging parents have deeply influenced Deanna's perspective on the importance of home healthcare. Rooted in these encounters, she fervently believes in the pivotal role it plays in community well-being. Deanna actively advocates for clients to remain in the comfort of their homes, championing independence and nurturing family bonds through the sharing of wisdom and stories.
In every aspect of her life, Deanna Carpenter embodies the values of compassion, dedication, and continuous growth. Her journey from caregiving in childhood to excelling in the intricate operations of Home Healthcare reflects not just a career but a life dedicated to making a positive impact on individuals and communities alike.
Proudly Serving the Chesterfield Area
Areas we provide care:
- Chesterfield MO
- Manchester MO
- Ellisville MO
- Creve Coeur MO
- Maryland Heights MO
- Des Peres MO
- Wildwood MO
- Eureka MO
- House Springs MO
- Pacific MO
- St. Louis County MO
- Franklin County MO
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