- California:
- 760.470.8200
- brad@easeinthehome.com
- Illinois:
- 773.551.7164
- chris@easeinthehome.com
Ease in the Home provides non-medical support for adults and seniors who want to stay at home. Contact our team to check care availability for your Murrieta address.
Non-Medical Home Care in California
Caregivers & Certified Nursing Assistants
Brad Grubaugh, CDP
Chris Breneman, CDP #252621
Direct Access to Local Owners
Maybe Mom needs reminders to eat lunch, Dad has stopped keeping up with the laundry, or you are stretched thin between work and caregiving. Whatever the concern is, it helps to talk it through with someone.
We begin by learning how the day really works: when mornings are hardest, which tasks cause frustration and what the client wants to keep doing alone. That conversation becomes the foundation for the whole care plan.
Murrieta families may want a few hours of weekday help, regular company or a caregiver who can step in around a work schedule. We plan around what the client needs.
Caregivers assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and approved mobility tasks. The goal is to offer dependable help while leaving clients in charge of everything they can do themselves.
A caregiver can be a friendly presence who shares breakfast conversation, board games, favorite music or old photographs. We build visits around what the client enjoys.
Help may include preparing meals, light housekeeping and laundry. Medication reminders can be written into the care plan, and caregivers can help clients use a phone or stay connected with relatives.
We can assist with groceries, appointments and approved outings. Before adding these tasks, we agree on transportation arrangements and the help the client needs.
Respite care lets family caregivers step away to rest, work or handle their own responsibilities. Following a hospital stay, non-medical help can support meals, daily routines and household tasks at home.
Schedules depend on the person. Families can explore hourly visits, overnight care, 24-hour care or live-in care. Around-the-clock and live-in arrangements are staffed differently and include different rest plans. We recommend options based on needs, scheduling and caregiver availability.
Families cannot always be there to see how a day goes. Caregivers can help fill that gap by noticing everyday details, such as a refrigerator that stays full, a favorite chair left unused or a drop in energy, and sharing them. These observations are shared through the agreed communication plan, so families can decide whether to contact the client’s healthcare provider about a concern.
We watch for skipped meals, unused groceries, spoiled food or new difficulty preparing their familiar foods.
We observe whether stairs, dressing or walking through the home are becoming harder than they were.
We notice changes in conversation, memory and interest in usual activities.
Dementia can change daily life for the person and everyone close to them. Our non-medical care includes companionship, help with personal care, gentle prompts and support through familiar routines.
Knowing a client’s history makes a difference. We ask about habits, hobbies, communication preferences and the times of day that feel easiest to help match a caregiver.
Brad Grubaugh, Chris Breneman and Diane Robertson each hold the Certified Dementia Practitioner credential, and their experience informs our care planning and caregiver selection.
Families can talk with Brad Grubaugh and our California team when they have questions, concerns or changes to share.
We choose each care team member by weighing the required skills, approved tasks, availability and personality.
We learn the habits and preferences that make home comfortable, then build the plan around them, not generic routines.
Caregivers report what they notice, giving families a clearer picture between their own visits and phone calls.
Support covers daily living, not treatment.
1. Call and Describe the Situation
Reach our California team. Explain what has changed, which tasks are harder now and when your family wants support to begin.
2. Shape a Personal Plan
We ask about routines and preferences, talk through an in-home consultation and outline tasks, hours and cost. Relatives can join those conversations when the client agrees.
3. Match With a Caregiver
Skills, experience, personality and availability all guide the match. After care begins, we remain closely involved and can revisit the plan if the client’s needs change.
Founder & Certified Dementia Practitioner | Barrington, IL
Chris Breneman is the founder of Ease in the Home and a Certified Dementia Practitioner. He started the company in 2017 to honor his late mother, Dorian, and help families find thoughtful daily care in their own homes. Chris earned his BA from Loyola Marymount University and brings over 25 years of experience in management, marketing and business development. His family’s experience with Alzheimer’s shapes his personal approach to care. He is married and is raising twins in Barrington, Illinois.
Owner & Certified Dementia Practitioner | San Diego, CA
Brad Grubaugh is the owner of Ease in the Home and a Certified Dementia Practitioner. He joined the company in 2020 to bring its services to California. Brad earned his BA from California State University San Marcos and has 25 years of experience in management, marketing and business development. Inspired by his father’s service as Captain of the Vista Fire Department, he enjoys helping his community and coaching youth sports. Brad is married with two children and is based in the San Diego area.
HR Manager & Certified Dementia Practitioner
Diane Robertson is the HR Manager at Ease in the Home and a Certified Dementia Practitioner. Her own family care experiences inspired her work in home care. She recruits and onboards caregivers, helping match their skills with each client’s needs. Diane values strong relationships with clients and staff and works to create a supportive workplace. Outside work, she enjoys yoga, swimming, time outdoors and travel. She has a husband and three children and enjoys visiting her home country, Scotland.
Please contact our team so we can check support for your address. Tell us where your loved one lives, what help is needed and preferred timing.
We provide hourly care. Describe tasks that need attention, and we can talk through scheduling, visit lengths and any requirements that apply to your situation.
Yes. Our caregivers give non-medical assistance with routines, personal care and companionship to people living with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.
No. They provide non-medical help outlined in the care plan. The client's licensed healthcare providers remain responsible for medical treatment and skilled nursing.
Start dates vary with the client's needs, the hours requested and who is available. Share your ideal timing, and we will go over the options.
Please contact us. We can review tasks, scheduling and the caregiver match, then talk through changes based on the client's needs and staff availability.
You do not have to arrive with a perfect plan. Share what your family is dealing with, and we will listen, explain the options and help you choose a next step.
Ease in the Home provides compassionate, personalized in-home care to help seniors and adults live safely, comfortably, and independently.
Barrington, IL: Chris Breneman / 773.551.7164
San Diego, CA: Brad Grubaugh / 760.470.8200
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