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Canaan Home Care is a family owned, not for profit organization and is at the forefront of the home care industry. Canaan Home Care offers the highest level of care. Since 1982, Canaan has been delivering the highest level of home care in our community. We are here to help! For this reason, we have created the CANAAN CARES FOUNDATION, a non-profit 501©(3) group, which helps fund research and care options for elderly and disabled individuals. A portion of every dollar we make goes to the Canaan Cares Foundation.
Canaan Home Care has a deep history of community service and caring for our neighbors. We are one of the oldest home care companies in the industry and we provide the absolute best caregivers at the most affordable rates. All caregivers are employed by Canaan Home Care and are fully licensed, bonded, and insured. All caregivers are thoroughly screened, including Live Scan background check, in-person interviews, behavioral screening, and skill-based examinations.
We use a portion of our proceeds to fund a non-profit, 501(c)(3), The Canaan Cares Foundation, which helps fund research and care options for elderly and disabled individuals.
We understand the challenges families can face. If you or your family are dealing with conditions such as dementia, cancer, multiple sclerosis (MS), Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), diabetes, COPD, or geriatric care, we are here to help. We are committed to providing the absolute best care in the industry.
Whether you are looking for respite care, hourly, or 24/7 care, we are your best option and provide a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Furthermore, if you have questions about insurance or veterans benefits (VA Benefits), we can help at no charge. We look forward to getting to know you and assisting you and your family however possible.
We are a mission-based organization focused on providing the best care options at the most affordable rates in the industry. We disclose our financial information. We use our proceeds to fund our charity, the Canaan Cares Foundation, which funds research and care options for elderly and disabled individuals.
Canaan Home Care is a preferred provider for many Long-Term Care Insurance companies. We can work on your behalf with the insurance company to get coverage established quickly. We gladly accept checks and credit cards, and we’re happy to work with you or your financial professional to create custom year-end reporting for tax purposes.
Canaan Home Care Value Guarantee
Your satisfaction is guaranteed. We are the only company we know of that guarantees your satisfaction and discloses its financial information. Caregivers generally make 10-15% more with Canaan Home Care than they do with other companies and our rates are generally 10% less expensive than our competitors. We guarantee you won’t find a better-qualified caregiver at a better hourly rate and you are not locked into any long-term contracts.
Our founder, Christopher Jenkins, grew up in New Canaan, Connecticut, a small town where he learned about caring for neighbors. Christopher was also deeply influenced by his grandparents, the late Reverend George and Louise Brown, to always care for others and to live a life of social impact.
In 2001, Christopher and his wife, Susan, welcomed their first daughter, Allison, into the world. Soon after Allison’s birth, it was evident that she had developmental and medical complications. At the time Christopher was managing a technology company and decided it was time to step down and focus on Allison and the family.
Through personal experiences, Christopher has learned both the joys and challenges of providing 24/7 care to a vulnerable loved one and the importance of finding experienced, compassionate, and affordable care. Chris’s experience as a parent formed the bedrock of our shared values and mission-oriented family business.
Chris Jenkins is a seasoned serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in software and service oriented businesses. Mr. Jenkins is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Riviera Capital Partners and active investor in lower middle market companies. Personally, Mr. Jenkins is primarily focused on social ventures that provide care for the disabled and elderly. Chris started Canaan Health Care as a way to give back to those in the local community, recognizing the need for quality and compassionate care. Since starting Canaan, Chris is proud to have helped more than 5,000 families in Southern California. Chris is also Chairman of the Canaan Cares Foundation and actively involved in research and philanthropic endeavors focused on degenerative neurological disorders.
Chris holds a BS from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MBA from the Anderson School at UCLA. Chris has one daughter, is an active tennis player and skier, former professional race car driver, and automotive enthusiast.
Alan has worn a few different hats in his career, though the one that seems to fit the best is Healthcare. Alan has been a leader in Human Resources, Recruitment, Sales, Staffing, and Operations.
Alan has a degree in Business Management from U.C. Riverside. Prior to his career in Home Care, Alan was a multi unit operator for 2 large fitness brands and a Vice President of Operations for Crunch Fitness.
Some particularly favorite activities have included working out, hiking, and baseball. Alan has a young daughter, Parker who is his “Little Princess.”
“We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.”
– Joseph Campbell
Iggy has a ten plus-year tenure in the healthcare industry including significant roles as a Caregiver, Lead Staffing Manager for a franchise home care agency and a large corporate agency, providing her with a solid foundation in patient care coordination and team management.
Currently, she leads the Canaan Staffing Department, focusing on ensuring client care continuity across San Diego, Orange, Riverside and Los Angeles county and promoting superior customer service. Her role also involves mentoring Home Care Aides with an emphasis on professional development and empathy. Iggy’s dedication to senior home care is motivated by the opportunity to support seniors lacking additional care, aiming to positively impact their quality of life.
When Iggy is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and ‘fur baby.’
Prior to launching the Coachella Valley office of Canaan Home Care, Michael was acting GM for a national Caregiving company, and he brings his passion and compassion for person-centric care to our mighty Canaan family. Michael’s reputation as an inspiring leader and client advocate has propelled his success in the healthcare industry, whether that be in Caregiver Management, Business Development, or Client Relationships. With a sincere “happy to help” approach to all tasks and relationships, Canaan Home Care is sure to bloom in the desert under Michael’s strategic leadership and positivity.
Michael grew up in Orange County CA and was a self-described nerd, juggling his love of school with orchestra practice (Violin), band practice (Alto Saxophone), Boy Scouts (Eagle Scout) and his paper route. Today, Michael proudly holds on to his nerd badge, although he no longer plays the violin nor sax. Those boyhood pursuits have been replaced with new passions for gardening, thrift shopping, travel and bowling. Voted ‘most improved’ by his league, here’s yet another example of Michael’s dedication to personal excellence and teamwork.
Outside of his hobbies and work, Michael loves to spend time with his spouse and two dogs.
P.S. Michael also spent 30 years at The Seattle Times as an Advertising Manager and Editor, and Michael earned a BFA from Cornish College of the Arts and a BA from the University of Washington, Seattle WA.
“Work Hard and Be Kind” Everybody!
Raised by her grandparents, with her paternal grandmother being a hospice nurse, Jaelon was exposed early to the needs of an aging population. While in elementary school, she would accompany her grandmother to visit patients, where she learned to listen, understand the complexities of care, and witness the realities of grief and loss. Inspired by these experiences and the guidance of her grandparents, she pursued a bachelor’s in Sociology with a minor in Gerontology from California State University, Northridge, followed by a master’s degree in Gerontology from California State University, Long Beach.
Jaelon’s career began with serving socioeconomically disadvantaged seniors, first as an intake coordinator for a nonprofit and later as a Geriatric Case Manager in the Coachella Valley. She connected low-income older adults with essential services like housing, transportation, and healthcare programs. After relocating to San Diego, Jaelon transitioned to home care, working as a Care Manager for two agencies before joining Canaan Home Care.
Currently, she serves as Canaan’s Regional Care Manager for San Diego, Orange, and Los Angeles counties, where she conducts assessments, creates individualized care plans, advocates for clients, and ensures caregivers provide top-quality service. Outside of work, she enjoys concerts, Dodger games, reading dystopian novels, traveling with her husband, and spending time with her dog.
If you wish to learn more about our agency, give us a call at the office nearest to you.
Newport Beach: 949-234-0085
Rancho Santa Fe: 858-764-2663
Torrance: 213-254-3833
San Diego County:
731 S Hwy 101, Suite 1K1
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Phone: 858-764-2663
24/7: 844-226-2261
HCO #374700014
Orange County/HeadQuarters:
4299 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 205
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: 949-234-0085
24/7: 844-226-2261
HCO #304700021
Orange County (South):
32565 Golden Lantern St
Dana Point, CA 92629
Phone: 949-234-0085
24/7: 844-226-2261
HCO #304700021
Coachella Valley (Inland Empire):
41750 Rancho Las Palmas Dr., Suite N-1
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Phone: 760-904-4122
24/7: 844-226-2261
HCO# 334700239
Los Angeles County:
20280 S Vermont Ave, Suite 115
Torrance, CA 90502
Phone: 213-254-3833
24/7: 844-226-2261
HCO #304700021
