Meet the 1776 Senior Care Team
When families call 1776 Senior Care, they’re supported by a small, experienced team dedicated to delivering reliable, compassionate care.
What makes 1776 different:
- Family owned and operated since 2014 — you’ll know the people answering your call
- RN-supervised caregivers — every client’s care is overseen by a licensed nurse
- 1776 Care Connect — our caregiver matching process designed around personality, not just availability
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.
Michele VandenBossche
Executive Senior Care Advisor
Michele VandenBossche is often the first person families meet. She conducts every in-home assessment personally — sitting with families, listening to their story, understanding their loved one’s routine and needs — and builds the initial care plan from what she learns. With more than two decades of experience in senior care and healthcare leadership, Michele knows how to ask the right questions and how to make a stressful first call feel manageable.
She works closely with hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and community partners to support smooth transitions home, and stays involved through the first weeks of service until each client and family is comfortably settled with their caregivers.
Ready to schedule an in-home assessment with Michele? Call (630) 469-4515.
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.
How Our Team Supports Hospitals & Families
Our team works closely with hospitals, physicians, and rehabilitation centers to ensure smooth transitions home.
We provide:
• Rapid response to discharge referrals
• Personalized in-home assessments
• Reliable caregiver coverage
• Ongoing communication with families
Testimonial
I would strongly recommend 1776 Senior Care to anyone looking for assistance with the care of a loved one. This past spring, my husband became ill. He expressed that he wanted to receive services at home, I knew that I was going to need help in caring for him and, after reading reviews of several organizations, I reached out to 1776 Senior Care. The staff was very professional and set up a time for an interview. After, meeting with us, listening to my concerns, and what type of assistance I was hoping secure; they arranged meetings with two of their service providers. Their caregivers, Kelly and Gul, are the most perfect matches for our family and our needs. They are excellent representatives for the company. They are professional in demeanor, always on time, treat my husband (and me) with respect, and help in ways that exceeded our expectations. I would strongly recommend 1776 Senior Care. – Karen Cinert
Need Help for a Loved One?
Our care team is here to help guide you through the process.
Call: 630-469-4515