Find practical help for everyday life at home. Ease in the Home serves Bonsall and North San Diego County with personal care, companionship, meals and support built around individual routines.
Non-Medical Home Care in California
Caregivers & Certified Nursing Assistants
Brad Grubaugh, CDP
Chris Breneman, CDP #252621
Direct Access to Local Owners
Caring for someone you love can involve people and a busy schedule. One relative may handle meals, another may drive to appointments, and you may be wondering who can help when those arrangements no longer work.
We listen to the client and family before suggesting a plan. Tell us what feels difficult, who helps and which habits matter most. We use these details to discuss assistance that fits the person’s home life.
Our California team is based in Bonsall and serves North San Diego County. Share the client’s address, home access details and requested hours so we can discuss suitable care arrangements.
Private daily tasks deserve patience and respect. We discuss assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and approved mobility needs, while encouraging clients to participate in routines they can manage.
Companionship can bring interests into everyday life. Visits may include conversation, reading, music or chosen activities, with time to learn what your loved one finds enjoyable.
Help with cooking, laundry, light cleaning and reminders can make the day easier. The care plan may include medication reminders and assistance using a phone to keep in touch with family.
Help with agreed appointments, groceries and errands. Before an outing, we discuss transport, destinations and assistance needed when leaving home, travelling and returning afterward.
When relatives need time away or extra support after discharge, we discuss non-medical care at home. Assistance may include meals, personal routines and household tasks alongside the family's existing support arrangements.
Care can follow a range of schedules, including hourly, overnight, 24-hour and live-in arrangements. We explain how staffing and caregiver rest periods differ. The available options depend on the person's needs, requested hours, location and the caregivers available locally.
When family members live farther away, everyday updates can help them understand how a loved one is managing. During visits, caregivers notice changes in familiar routines and participation. We share relevant observations through the agreed plan so relatives can discuss concerns. Families receive updates through the arrangements agreed with the client. These observations can support conversations with healthcare providers and reviews of care needs.
We notice changes in eating habits or the support needed to prepare and enjoy regular meals.
We observe whether dressing, walking or familiar daily tasks are becoming harder for the client.
We notice changes in conversation, engagement and participation in preferred activities.
A person living with dementia may need encouragement to begin a task, reassurance during routines or help with personal care. Our non-medical support brings patience and companionship at home.
We learn about the person’s interests, routines and preferred communication. These details help shape daily assistance and guide the search for a caregiver who fits their needs.
California owner Brad Grubaugh is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. His knowledge and approach help guide planning, with attention to the client’s habits and preferences.
Families can speak with Brad Grubaugh about care needs, scheduling and questions as support is planned or routines change.
We consider approved tasks, skills, personality and available hours when looking for a care team member.
We learn about family support, personal preferences and the times when assistance would make daily life easier.
Caregivers share observations about routines and participation, helping relatives discuss changes with us.
Care focuses on everyday home routines.
1. Tell Our California Team What You Need
Contact Brad and share the client’s address, care needs and preferred hours. Tell us what support is already provided by family.
2. Review the Home Care Plan
We discuss a consultation, learn about routines and home access, then review tasks, scheduling and cost. Family members can participate in planning with the client’s permission.
3. Arrange a Match and Start Care
We consider caregiver skills, experience, personality and availability. Once visits begin, our California team stays involved and can review the plan or match as 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.
Contact Brad Grubaugh, who leads the California team. Share the client's location, needs and preferred schedule so we can explain available support and next steps.
Yes. With the client's permission, relatives can join planning. We discuss who should receive updates and agree how information is shared during visits.
We can discuss non-medical support with meals, personal care and household routines. Medical treatment, rehabilitation and skilled nursing remain with the client's healthcare providers.
Yes. California owner Brad Grubaugh is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. We discuss non-medical assistance with familiar routines, personal care, companionship and reminders based on needs.
Tell our California team what has changed. We can review the tasks, schedule and caregiver match, then discuss adjustments based on needs and staffing.
You may have questions about care, timing or how to share responsibilities with family. Tell us what your loved one needs. We will listen and help you understand the choices available.
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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