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What's Our Story?
In the last several years, Interim HealthCare of the Twin Cities has experienced tremendous growth by providing skilled home healthcare services to the Twin Cities Metropolitan area. Serving Sherburne, Isanti, Chisago, Washington, Anoka, Wright, Hennepin, Ramsey, Carver, Scott and Dakota, we have expanded our services to include in-home hospice care. This allows us to provide an advanced continuum of care to the seniors of our community. Every day we go the extra mile to help our patients maintain their safety, independence and dignity, working towards our vision to become the provider of choice for home care and hospice.
Locally owned and operated, we recruit our team of professional caregivers and staff from the local area's most experienced community members. Our fully-vetted staff are selected for their demonstrated commitment to excellence in care, giving you the peace of mind that your loved one is in the best possible hands.
We Improve People’s Lives
At Interim HealthCare of the Twin Cities we believe in treating our patients like we would want our own family members to be treated, so that's exactly what we do. From one patient to the next, we personalize our care plans to ensure appropriate, cost-effective support is provided - so we can deliver care with integrity and compassion, and take pride in making a difference to those who need it most.
Our Philosophy of Care
Our HomeLife Enrichment® standard of care brings value and purpose to the lives of our clients. By looking beyond the basic needs, we can provide holistic care services encompassing the mind, body, spirit and family. We believe in enriching home life so that people are safe and independent and living with dignity, purpose and self-worth.
By working closely with your family, our qualified team will understand your individual situation and develop specific protocols and activities designed to turn each day into a comfortable flow of engaging, fun and interactive activities. At the very core of this approach is the gift of empowerment, so patients and their families feel in control of their own destinies. After all, a little independence goes a long way.
To our Patients, We Promise to:
Enrich your life with every interaction
Respect and honor all of your healthcare choices
Treat you with the dignity and respect you deserve
Provide patient and family-centered care, communicating clearly with all involved
Deliver the highest level of physical, social, emotional and spiritual care
Meet Our Staff
Thomas Geary
Owner, Chief Administrative Officer
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Tom served 4 years in the United States Airforce while attending Northern Michigan University. After graduating with an accounting degree and relocating to the Midwest, Tom found his mission in the Twin Cities home healthcare arena for the past 30 years. Tom has extensive experience in managing Medicare-certified home agencies as well as Medicare-certified hospice agencies, private duty, and assisted living service lines. His background is in general management, strategic growth and development, and implementation of financial and operational controls. He has successfully managed through the many changes of Medicare home health billing and reimbursement with intricate analysis and forecasting. A passionate Green Bay Packers fan, Tom enjoys fishing, golfing, and spending time with family and friends.
Robin comes to us with well over 30 years of business leadership experience, including a strong background in Human Resources and management of a professional services company where she last held the position of Vice President of Operations. Robin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business Administration from the University of South Dakota and her Master's degree from the University of Minnesota. She is passionate about people and creating healthy organizations for the success of all. A strategic thinker, Robin looks forward to improving the overall business performance and the lives of IHC employees by upholding our core values of strong clinical care, financial responsibility, quality customer service, and strong regulatory compliance. Robin is a resident of Excelsior, Minnesota with her husband, Tony, and has 3 grown children and a dog, Nelli. She enjoys golfing, boating, gardening, reading, and walking.
Owner, Director of Business Development and Customer Service
Lori has 25 years of experience in the home healthcare and hospice arena, beginning in support and administration and working her way into marketing. A dedicated sales and marketing leader, Lori is driven by strong growth and proven results. Through creating strong relationships and partnerships throughout the metro, Lori has experience working with all areas of the senior medical community including hospitals, clinics, skilled nursing settings, and transitional and rehabilitation units. She has held positions with the Senior Workers Association and the Minnesota Nursing Home Social Work Association, as well as provided education throughout the metro area to seniors, families, and professionals on multiple home health-related topics. Lori holds a degree in Business Marketing and Administration. She maintains a passion for giving seniors and their families all the tools possible to help them remain safe in the home of their choice, as well as a passion for making the end-of-life journey as comfortable and meaningful as possible.
Brooke received her B.S. in Health Promotion Science from the University of St. Thomas and both her Master’s and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the College of St. Catherine. She began her career in the hospital setting with a focus on acute inpatient and neurologic rehabilitation, as well as outpatient pediatrics and lymphedema therapy. Due to her passion for the geriatric population, she transitioned to home care in 2008 and began at Interim HealthCare in 2009. Additionally, Brooke is a certified Lymphedema Therapist.
Jody is a marketing and sales professional, Licensed Assisted Living Director with over 20 years of sales experience in the senior industry. Jody has been involved in sales and marketing from the community to the executive level within skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care and now as part of the Interim Home Health and Hospice team. Jody's passion for connecting with others and understanding their motivation aligns well with Interim's mission to "Improve People's Lives". Jody never takes for granted that working in the industry is an incredible responsibility and every day she is humbled by the opportunity to collaborate with our referral sources, support the sales team and enrich our patients’ lives.
Cory has over 20 years of HR management experience in health and human services organizations. Prior to joining Interim, he had held HR Manager positions with for-profit and not-for-profit organizations providing adult foster care and in-home services to people who have disabilities and providing community-based mental health and substance use disorder services. Outside of work, Cory serves on the Board of Directors and HR Committee for a Shoreview-based not-for-profit mental health service provider and is a thrice-elected member of the Shoreview City Council. In his free time, which is a thing he actually is starting to have now that all three of his kids are grown, Cory plays trumpet, French horn, saxophone, and piano, and is learning German, Welsh, Italian, and Dutch on Duolingo.
Steve serves as the Director of Therapy, managing all Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy clinicians, and has been in this role for 6 of his 13 years at Interim HealthCare. Prior to entering the homecare setting, Steve worked in an outpatient clinic that specialized in orthopedics and sports medicine. It was in that position where he also developed a passion for treating vestibular disorders, helping patients suffering from vertigo and dizziness. Steve is a 2003 graduate of the College of St. Catherine where he earned his Master's degree in Physical Therapy. Away from work, Steve enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters and participating in outdoor activities, his favorite of which are biking, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing.
Skeeter received her BSN from the Minnesota School of Business/Globe College in 2009. She began her career working with pediatric home care patients and moved forward into the senior care realm where she worked for several years as a Home Care Case Manager. Skeeter's experience includes her role as Director of Nursing for an assisted living community specializing in memory care and dialysis care in a clinical setting. Skeeter began her career with Interim HealthCare in 2013 as an RN Case Manager and has a passion for training which led her to her current role where she has the opportunity to share her knowledge and customer service focus with other nurses and yet still interact with patients and families on a daily basis. In her free time, Skeeter enjoys spending time with family, going camping, taking trips, and live theater.
Micaela is an RN who received her BSN from Bemidji State University. She began her nursing career in long-term care and has experience in acute rehabilitation care, home care, and transitional care. She joined Interim in 2017 as a hospice case manager, spent time as an admissions nurse and as a preceptor, and later transitioned into a home care case manager. Micaela’s strong interest in training and leadership has led to her role as Director of Clinical Education. In this current role, Micaela provides support and training to new clinicians joining the Interim HealthCare Team. Micaela also holds a public health license and is a certified OASIS specialist. In her free time, Micaela enjoys spending time with her family outdoors through all the Minnesota weather.
Lisa graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and then completed an Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant at Anoka Ramsey Community College. She has been a PTA for 14 years, working in the homecare setting for the last 11 years. She’s worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, spinal cord/TBI rehab, and outpatient clinics but found her true passion working with the geriatric population. In Lisa’s free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and two young kids fishing, camping, and attending concerts and sporting events.
Taylor received her Master’s of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of North Dakota in 2014. She began her OT career working in the TCU setting and developed a passion for working with the older adult population. Taylor joined the Interim HealthCare team in 2016 where she worked full-time as an occupational therapist. She most enjoys home health as it encompasses OT to its fullest and helps to keep individuals safe and independent in their homes as long as possible. She loves that each day is a new day full of new experiences and the flexibility that home health has to offer. Taylor transitioned to her current role as the OT supervisor in 2021. In her free time, Taylor enjoys spending time with family, going hiking with her pups, and enjoying all that the Midwest has to offer.
Melissa has been a nurse for over 18 years with 11 of those years in home care nursing with Interim. She offers a deep commitment to providing quality and compassionate patient care that stems from many years in geriatrics. Melissa has a passion for cultivating opportunities for growth and development for the nursing team and fostering and maintaining relationships with patients throughout the community. In her spare time, Melissa enjoys traveling, boating, and spending time with her family.
Angie has a BSN from The University of Iowa and began her career as an RN in Pediatric Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant at the University of Iowa. After moving to MN in 1995, she worked at Children’s Hospital on the oncology unit for several years. Angie found a love for sales while at home raising her children, and ultimately found a career as a Field Sales Rep which she had been for 12 years in the education world. During the pandemic, she looked for ways to help out and dusted off her nursing license to help give covid vaccines. In early 2021 she found her way to Interim Healthcare, merging her skills in sales with the homecare & hospice world. In her free time, Angie enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.
David received his Bachelor of Science from Monmouth College New Jersey. He began working with older adults as a caregiver early on in his teen years. After over a decade in the pharmaceutical industry working in the clinical trials sector he returned to work in the senior living industry in 2009 to work with families and individuals in search of senior living options. In 2022 he joined the Interim Healthcare Team as a Care Consultant.In his free time, he loves spending time with family and trying local restaurants. He is a soccer fan and a nationally certified coach. A personal goal of his is to visit all 50 states.
Chuck received his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of St. Thomas in 1994. He has worked in healthcare for nearly all of his adult life.He began as a CNA, then as a hospital EMT, followed by 20 years as a Paramedic. His last four years in the industry were as Director of Emergency Medical Services at Lakeview Hospital, Stillwater. Since 1999, he has worked in healthcare business development with home health and hospice services in the local market. Chuck began working at Interim HealthCare in 2019 as a Care Consultant. Now he is focused on working with local healthcare systems and many of their hospitals.The most enjoyable part of his work life is the relationship rewards from providing incomparable service and personal access to his accounts. In his free time, Chuck cherishes activities with his three sons and their children. For hobbies, he loves reading, golf, photography, and fishing.
Dr. Stein has just under 40 years of experience in the healthcare industry and has been the Hospice Medical Director at Interim Healthcare for 11 years. Dr. Stein supervises the care of nursing home patients at eight facilities and helps over 500 patients around the twin cities metro area.
“The most important thing when caring for hospice patients is to promote dignity and comfort while honoring the patient’s wishes at the end of their life.”
Royd Hanson
IT Manager
With many years of professional support experience and a lifetime of technical curiosity, Royd bridges the divide between the ever-changing healthcare IT landscape and our clinicians and staff so they can focus on what they do best – providing the best patient care at all times. Royd not only manages, coordinates, and maintains our IT infrastructure; he also supports our team to keep everything running smoothly. He is honored to be called our geek! Previously, Royd was with a Fortune 100 company creating complex technology solutions for healthcare and other business clients. Royd is honored to have a role in helping our patients. When not in front of screens, Royd enjoys all the outdoor activities Minnesota has to offer and spending time with his wife and dog.
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