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Kara Fairhurst

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Kara Fairhurst has always held that genuine care begins with understanding, and true impact comes from hands-on dedication. As the owner of Senior Helpers Bolingbrook LLC, she combines her passion for senior care with a relentless commitment to operational excellence. For Kara, leading a successful elderly care at home business isn’t just about meeting standards; it’s about surpassing them to create an environment where seniors can thrive with dignity and comfort.

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Born in Turkey and raised across continents, Kara’s journey into caregiving began early. At 17, she moved to England to work as an au pair for four children while attending college, a time when she also took on a caregiver role in a memory care facility. This experience sparked a profound connection to elder care. Later, Kara spent a decade at McDonald’s, honing skills in operations and training—a foundation that would become invaluable as she transitioned to business ownership. “You need passion for care, but an operations background is essential to run an outstanding business,” Kara reflects.

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After moving to the United States to raise her family, Kara encountered a deeply personal challenge: finding quality care for her ailing grandmother. This experience ignited a calling that led her to establish Senior Helpers Bolingbrook in 2022. 

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Since its inception, Kara’s franchise has made its mark in non-medical home care services, distinguished by her active involvement in everything from daily operations and marketing to client relationships. “Clients are often surprised when I hand them my card, and it says I’m the owner,” she says. “The feedback I get is that they can feel my genuine passion.”

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Senior Helpers Bolingbrook’s mission is simple yet powerful: to help seniors age safely at home, offering peace of mind to their families. With an innovative approach to training and technology, the company utilizes a comprehensive Life Profile Assessment, covering 144 touch points of a senior’s well-being, including critical areas like medication management and hydration.

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What sets Kara’s franchise apart is its flexible, personalized care. Unlike many providers, Senior Helpers Bolingbrook has no strict minimum hour requirements, allowing families to begin with as little as an hour of daily care. The franchise also offers specialized programs such as Senior Gems, focused on Alzheimer’s and dementia care, and a dedicated Parkinson’s disease program. “The investment we make in training and technology to enrich seniors’ lives truly sets us apart,” Kara explains.

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For Kara, caregiving isn’t just a profession — it’s a calling. “When an adult child thanks me for caring for their mom or dad, I know I’m on the right path,” she reflects. As she continues to lead the business Kara’s journey is a testament to the power of compassion, dedication, and expertise.

 

 

Kara Fairhurst
Owner/Operations Director
Senior Helpers Bolingbrook LLC
Website: https://www.seniorhelpers.com/il/bolingbrook/
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/c-kara-f-1028731aa 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SHBolingbrook?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Instagram: @ sh_bolingbrook