Comfort Keepers® of Somerset, KY
At Comfort Keepers®, nothing is more important than helping people live full, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes. Comfort Keepers is dedicated to providing in-home care that enriches our clients' lives and helps them maintain the highest possible level of independent living.
Comfort Keepers provide you or a loved one in-home assistance that may include:
- Companionship
- Meal preparation
- Transportation to doctor appointments or other commitments
- Light housekeeping
- In-home safety technology
Families choose Comfort Keepers for different reasons. For some, it is for extensive care. For others, we offer a much needed break or "respite care" for family members who regularly provide care. With over 550 franchised locations in the U.S, Canada, Ireland, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, Comfort Keepers touches lives around the world and is the comforting solution for your loved one's in-home care. Click on the Care Services link to better understand the range of in-home care services Comfort Keepers can provide.
The Owners' Story
Sarah Short and Mary Perkins are a mother-daughter team serving the Lake Cumberland and Cumberland Valley areas of Kentucky. Sarah and Mary are passionate about older adults and their desire to stay in their homes for as long as possible.
Sarah was led into the field of social work after her father, whose opinion she respects and trusts, told her that he felt it a profession that is consistent with her values and faith. Sarah soon found her passion in working with older adults because of the great respect she had for her grandparents and many other "elders" she encountered along life's journey. Sarah graduated with honors from Georgetown College with a major in sociology. She went on to the University of Kentucky to obtain her Master of Social Work degree along with a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology from Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. Sarah has a true passion for working with older adults and their families.
Mary holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mary Manse College. She began her career as an elementary school teacher and then served as a stay-at-home mother for her three daughters. Mary has done much volunteer work during her lifetime, and actually started caregiving with Comfort Keepers several years ago as a way to serve others.
Who and Where We Serve
We serve persons age 18 and older living in several Kentucky counties, including Pulaski, Wayne, Russell, Rockcastle and Laurel. We primarily serve the older adult population, but also serve those who need an extra hand while in the hospital, rehab facility, nursing facility, or while "on the mend" at home following a surgery or illness. If you're not sure whether we can assist you, please give us a call! We always want to be a resource to our community in finding proper services for you or your loved one.
Our Affiliations
We participate in the Somerset Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce, London/Laurel County Chamber of Commerce, Pulaski County Elder Abuse Council where Sarah Short serves as Secretary, Tri County Elder Abuse Council, Young Chamber Professionals of Lake Cumberland, Partners in Caregiving, and Interagency Council. Sarah Short also serves as Vice-Chair/Curriculum Chair for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Somerset. We are members of the National Private Duty Association, Kentucky Association for Gerontology, and National Association of Social Workers. We strive to be active in our community.
Location
Email: somerset@comfortkeepers.com