Family-Owned Senior Home Care, Trusted By Families Since 2014
We help seniors stay safe and independent throughout DuPage, Kane, and Cook Counties, while giving families the peace of mind that comes from knowing exactly who’s caring for the people they love.
Who We Are
1776 Senior Care was founded on a simple belief: seniors deserve to age with dignity, in the comfort of their own home, surrounded by the people and routines they love. We’re a family-owned, non-medical home care agency serving seniors and individuals facing mobility challenges, injury, illness, or the effects of aging.
Every member of our team is trained, background-checked, and genuinely invested in the wellbeing of the families we serve. Through a personalized care plan reviewed and approved by a registered nurse, we tailor every visit to the specific needs of your loved one — because no two families, and no two care journeys, are the same. For veterans in the area, we’re also a preferred provider with the VA Home Health Aide program, which can provide qualifying clients with several free hours of care each week.
Meet Our Team
Nat Truitt, Founder & CEO
Nat Truitt founded 1776 Senior Care in 2014 with a simple mission: to bring joy to seniors and peace of mind to their families. A DuPage County resident himself, Nat built 1776 as a family-owned alternative to the large franchise agencies — small enough to know every client by name, serious enough to deliver the clinical oversight families deserve.
As Founder, Nat remains actively involved in the organization’s leadership, working closely with the care team to ensure every client receives compassionate, reliable support at home. His focus is on building a culture of excellence — recruiting exceptional caregivers, supporting families during difficult transitions, and creating systems that deliver consistently high-quality care.
Under Nat’s leadership, 1776 Senior Care continues to grow through trusted partnerships with families, hospitals, and senior communities throughout the region.
Deanine McGill, President of Operations
Deanine McGill leads day-to-day operations at 1776 Senior Care, working alongside Nat to keep every part of the agency running smoothly — from caregiver scheduling to client service to team development. With a background in senior healthcare leadership, marketing, and business development, Deanine brings both operational rigor and a deep commitment to the people 1776 serves.
She partners closely with hospitals, senior communities, and referral partners across the region to ensure families receive responsive, coordinated care from the very first phone call.
Sara Friel, RN, MSN, Director of Care Management
Sara Friel is a Registered Nurse with a Master’s in Nursing who oversees ongoing client care at 1776 Senior Care. Once services begin, Sara becomes a family’s primary point of contact — reviewing and approving every care plan, conducting supervisory visits in the home, and adjusting care as a client’s needs change.
With extensive experience in senior healthcare and care coordination, Sara ensures every client receives safe, consistent, and compassionate support, backed by the clinical oversight of a licensed nurse. Her leadership gives families the peace of mind that comes from knowing their loved one’s care is being actively managed by an RN.
Dela Jaramillo, Care Team Manager
Dela Jaramillo oversees caregiver scheduling, support, and communication at 1776 Senior Care. She plays a vital role in ensuring families receive consistent, reliable care while supporting caregivers in their daily work.
With more than 15 years of experience supporting clients, families, and caregivers, Dela focuses on caregiver engagement, scheduling stability, and service continuity. Her leadership helps ensure that every client receives dependable care from a caregiver team they can count on.
Gina Tso, Recruiter & HR Specialist
Gina Tso leads caregiver recruiting and human resources at 1776 Senior Care. She oversees the full hiring lifecycle — from sourcing and screening to onboarding and retention — ensuring every caregiver who joins the 1776 team is thoroughly vetted, properly trained, and ready to provide exceptional care.
With experience in senior living HR and a background in employee development, payroll, and compliance, Gina brings a thoughtful, people-first approach to building the caregiving team. She manages onboarding, personnel records, and ongoing caregiver support, and works closely with leadership to strengthen caregiver retention. Her work ensures that families served by 1776 Senior Care are matched with caregivers who are dependable, well-prepared, and a true fit for their loved one.
The People We Trust in Your Home
Inviting someone into your parents’ home is one of the most personal decisions a family can make, and we don’t take that lightly. It’s why 1776 Senior Care built one of the most rigorous caregiver screening processes in home care.
Of every 100 people who apply to become a 1776 caregiver, fewer than 3 are hired.
2.6%
acceptance rate
— lower than Harvard.
Every caregiver who joins our team completes a multi-stage application and screening process, an in-person interview, background and reference checks, and drug testing. From there, they move into hands-on skills training and a competency assessment, followed by RN-supervised training before they’re ever introduced to a client.
This isn’t paperwork for its own sake — it’s how we make sure the person walking through your loved one’s front door is someone you’d trust in your own home. It’s the same standard we hold ourselves to with every family we serve.
- Meet With Family
- Learn About Your Needs
- Share How We Can Help
- Refer To Local Resources
- Sign Agreement
- Personalized Plan Of Care
- Develop Schedule
- 1776 Care Match
- Supervised Introduction
- Daily Care Logs
- Family Feedback
- Family Portal Updates
- Family Support
- Supervisor Visits
- Care Plan Updates
- 24/7 Support
Professional Home Care That Feels Like Family
1776 Senior Care has been family-owned and operated since 2014. When you call, you reach people who treat your family like their own — not a call center, not a franchise script, but neighbors who understand what it means to trust someone with a parent’s care.
We started this company because we saw families struggling to find caregivers they could truly rely on. That’s why every caregiver we hire goes through a rigorous, multi-stage screening process — including background checks, drug testing, and hands-on skills training under RN supervision — before ever stepping into a client’s home. Of every 100 people who apply to become a 1776 caregiver, fewer than 3 are hired.
That standard of care is guided by the values our whole team lives by — SPARK:
- Seniors First — We prioritize client dignity and independence above all else.
- Passion for Helping — Heart-driven care that goes beyond duty.
- A+ Players Only — We hire fewer than 3 in 100 applicants.
- Reliable — Consistent care your family can count on.
- Kind Communication — Empathetic, clear interactions every time.
The result is a team our families trust, and a standard of care we’re proud to stand behind.
Contact Us Today
We encourage you to schedule a FREE Home Care Consult with us. We provide our services in DuPage, Kane, and Cook Counties. We will conduct a thorough assessment to determine the type of care that best suits your needs. To get scheduled, please complete the form below, and someone from our care team can reach out to you, often the same day, with care that can start as soon as tomorrow.
Your Partner in Care Is Just a Call Away
Finding reliable, compassionate care for someone you love is one of the most important decisions a family can make — and you don’t have to navigate it alone. Whether you’re exploring home care for the first time or looking for a higher standard of care for someone already receiving support, our team is ready to listen, answer your questions, and help you find the right path forward.
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