Our Care Team in Niceville, FL, and the Surrounding Areas
At Comfort Keepers of Niceville, FL, our care team is often the first point of contact for seniors and families seeking support at home. We take the time to listen, understand each individual's needs, answer questions, and guide families through the process of finding the right care solution.
Our experienced team works closely with clients to assess their unique circumstances and match them with a caregiver who fits their personality, preferences, and care requirements. From the initial conversation to ongoing support, we are committed to providing compassionate service and helping families feel confident in their care decisions.
Whether you are exploring in-home care for yourself or a loved one, our care team is here to help every step of the way.
Call us today at (850) 279-6310 to learn how Comfort Keepers can help your loved one live safely and comfortably at home.
Ryan Kennedy
Managing Member
Optimal Home Care LLC/DBA Comfort Keepers provides over 1,000 hours of care per day to hundreds of clients in the Gulf and SE FL coastal communities. Our core values include “Respect for Others” and “Pride in Performance”. We are committed to treating our clients, families and employees with respect and dignity and are proud make a positive impact in the lives of our clients every day. After 20+ successful years as a hospital executive, Ryan Kennedy, pursued his dream of owning a healthcare business when he purchased Optimal Home Care LLC in 2022. Optimal Home Care LLC has since grown from two offices (Pensacola and Niceville) and 80 employees to ten offices and over 500 employees. Ryan grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; went to college and graduate school in Minnesota and completed an administrative internship and residency at Mayo Clinic. He served in various hospital executive positions including Chief Operating Officer for the 12 years leading up to the purchase of Optimal Home Care LLC. Ryan’s interests include travel, sports – especially his Green Bay Packers, and spending time with his 4 daughters – Keara (20), Gwen (18), Holly (16) and Laura (14).
Jessica McBride
General Manager
Jessica McBride retired from the Air Force in 2022 after a 22-year career. During that time, she worked as an ophthalmology technician, a human resource advisor, a practical nurse and chief enlisted manager. During her last four years she was stationed at Keesler Air Force base in Biloxi, MS where she served as the hospital administrator, overseeing a multi-specialty in-patient facility with over 1500 employees. Jessica grew up in New York and obtained her undergraduate degree in New Hampshire, where she studied anthropology. In her free time Jessica enjoys getting her hands dirty in the garden, beating her husband at tennis, and spending time with her daughter and grandsons.
Jennifer Adams
Optimal Home Care’s Assistant General Manager
Jennifer Adams is originally from northern Wisconsin, where her family has lived on the same family farm for over 150 years. She moved throughout the country as a military family. Jennifer has worked in human services for over 30 years with a focus on community health, vocational rehabilitation, and geriatric home care. Jennifer enjoys traveling with her husband and embracing the diverse cultures along the way. They have three children who live throughout the states, whom they frequently travel to visit as well. They have a small farm where they spend most of their free time playing with the donkeys, goats, ducks, and other forever-growing farm life.
Interested in joining the Comfort Keepers Niceville care team?
We offer competitive compensation, a highly flexible work schedule, and opportunities to impact someone’s life in a meaningful and fulfilling way. Whether you’re looking for a part-time job senior care job or the start of a new career, we’d love to hear from you.
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