Griswold is More Than Home Care
It’s Peace of Mind
At Griswold Home Care for Philadelphia Center City, we offer compassionate in-home care for those who want support to live where they love. With over four decades of experience and a storied legacy of compassion and integrity, we focus on the people we meet and the connections we make right here in our own community. It is our privilege to support your unique needs with respect, empathy, and dedicated attention so you can Live Assured, without the weight of worry.
Griswold is an award-winning pioneer in the non-medical home care industry. We believe Care Professionals are the foundation of our success, and our commitment to innovation is based on our desire to improve the lives of everyone we touch as we serve this community. We focus on personal care, homemaking, companionship, and support for those with conditions, illnesses, or injuries.
Meet Your Team
David Rosen, RN
Executive Director
Hello! I am David Rosen, a native born Philadelphian, RN and Executive Director of Griswold Home of Center City Philadelphia, PA. My wife, Terri, and I became passionate about the home care business when my own grandmother needed home care. We watched her journey for over 20 years with non-medical in-home care and thought with our gift mix and passion, we would be honored to help others age in place in their home. 12 years later, Terri and I have four Griswold Home Care offices and love what we do!
As an RN for over 25 years, my background has been in geriatric and psychiatric nursing care, with experience working in facilities and in-home settings. I also served as the Primary Care Director of a private addiction recovery center in Vermont. Terri’s background is in business management and customer service. Terri has a heart-to-heart approach with families and is passionate about “care pairing” clients and caregivers.
Our local office in Center City Philadelphia has been serving this community for over 30 years. And our outstanding staff has achieved a reputation for compassion, kindness, professionalism and extraordinary customer care. The Griswold Golden Rule is that we only hire caregivers we would trust in our own homes! Our caregiver screening process is truly one of the most rigorous in the industry to ensure that our clients are safe, well taken care of, and that our caregivers provide the best home care possible. That’s one of the reasons why 95% of our clients are personally referred to our office! If you live in the Philadelphia County area and are looking for senior care, disability care, live-in care, or care for conditions like ALS, MS, Alzheimer’s disease, CHF, COPD, and cancer, contact our office and speak with any of our team members, who have superior knowledge and expertise and would be honored to walk you through your home care journey.
If you need companionship, meal prep, personal care, overnight care or live-in care we are here to serve you. We are blessed to be part of the Griswold Home Care family, and we look forward to helping your family today.
Terri Rosen
Director
Terri and her husband, David, own Griswold Home Care for Philadelphia Center City and three other offices in PA and VT. With a background in business management and customer service, Terri is passionate about matching the best caregivers with clients, bringing joy and positivity to the workplace.
Her heart-to-heart approach with families ensures that every client receives personalized, compassionate care. Terri's infectious enthusiasm and dedication make her a beloved leader in the organization.
Ron Mentzer
Operations Manager
With over 15 years in Operations Management, Ron brings exceptional leadership and organizational skills to Griswold Home Care.
His expertise in process management and his history with customer service, enhances team efficiency and ensures the highest quality of care.
Ron is dedicated to valuing every employee and fostering a supportive community.
Teena Hall
Care Specialist
Teena Hall, serving our Center City Philadelphia office, embodies our "Live Assured" motto. High-energy and people-loving, Teena is dedicated to providing exceptional care, especially to those in end-of-life stages, offering comfort to both them and their families.
Her unwavering commitment to excellence and her empathetic nature make her an invaluable resource for both clients and colleagues. Teena's passion for caregiving shines through in everything she does.
Nina Rosen
Marketing & Community Relations Liaison
Nina Rosen is the Marketing & Community Relations Liaison at Griswold Home Care. Since joining the company, she has brought a fresh and innovative approach to community engagement. Nina's creative mind and keen eye for detail have made her a valuable asset to the Griswold Brand, helping to strengthen our connection with the community and enhance our marketing efforts.
Greta Guerdet
Care Specialist
Greta brings a background in administration to her role. She is compassionate and loving, connecting personally with caregivers and clients to ensure they feel cared for.
Her willingness to help others makes her an invaluable asset in the office. Greta's dedication to excellence and her positive attitude inspire everyone around her.
Pattie Harpster
Senior Care Manager
Pattie Harpster, managing our Blair County office, was born and raised in Blair County and has an unparalleled connection to the community.
With many years in the home care industry, Pattie is the trusted source for senior care in Blair County. Her love for people and dedication to serving them is evident in every interaction, making her a beloved and respected figure in the community.
In Your Community
We’re in This Together
Our team is dedicated to improving the well-being of our community through serving those who need assistance to live where they love. We are active in the neighborhood, so you’ll see us around town at events, participating in associations and meetings, and supporting local organizations inside and outside the care industry. We firmly believe in our ability to create a happier and healthier place to live through the connections we make with the people in our community.
Jean’s Story
In 1982, Dr. Jean Griswold founded our company at her dining room table in a small suburb of Philadelphia. She found out that an elderly woman in her community had died of complications because she had no support system for care. Jean felt this was an easily preventable tragedy and was driven to find a solution by pairing Caregivers with those who could not thrive in their homes alone. She was a true visionary, establishing one of the first and most successful non-medical home care organizations in the country, despite being wheelchair-bound due to Multiple Sclerosis. Over 40 years later, her legacy lives on nationwide.
Scholarship
Where would we be without Caregivers? Their selflessness is astounding, yet they are often overlooked and underappreciated. The Jean Griswold Foundation is dedicated to supporting Caregivers, the backbone of the care industry. We provide educational scholarships so Care Professionals can further their training, enhance their skills, elevate their careers, and better assist the people they serve.
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