Real Life Care

Your Community Connection for Compassionate Care

At Real Life Home Care, we focus on celebrating and honoring the lives of those we are privileged to serve, appreciating the uniqueness of each person and the history and stories they have to share. 

Licensed in good standing by the Maryland Department of Health, Real Life Care is proud to offer both medical and non-medical in-home care as well as skilled home care services. We offer services for as little as one hour per visit, up to and including 24-hour care – and everything in between.

Real Life Home Care Core Values

Caring

We demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of others and make them a priority.

Connection

We value relationships and incorporate clients, families, and local resources into care.

Creativity

We acknowledge that obstacles arise. We find solutions together.

Can Do

Confidence that whatever needs to be done can be done and will be done.

Commitment

We are committed to excellence pursuing our personal and professional best.

To discover the difference Real Life Home Care can make in the life of someone you love, call us at (667) 367-3061 to schedule a free in-home consultation to learn how our experts in home care in Maryland can help.

Award-Winning Care

Real Life Care is honored to have earned the Best of Home Care Leader in Experience, Provider of Choice, and Employer of Choice awards in 2023. We achieved these distinctions from Home Care Pulse, a trusted third-party satisfaction measurement company, that conducts interviews and gathers feedback from our clients and staff on an ongoing basis. Only home care companies that receive the highest satisfaction scores from current clients and caregivers receive these awards, which confirm our commitment to caring for both our clients and our caregivers. We are honored to rank in the top percent of in-home care providers across the nation.

The Aster Awards annually recognizes outstanding advertising in the healthcare industry. In the 2023 competition, Dakota Home Care earned two Gold Aster Awards in the following categories:

  • Brochure Advertising – Folded Panels: Home Health Aide Recruitment brochure
  • Flyer – Single: Home Health Aide flyer

A panel of industry experts reviewed and scored each entry. Gold Aster Awards represent the top 5% in the nation of healthcare advertising excellence.

Our Founder

Jamie Fleck, RN

August 29, 1978 – March 25, 2022

Jamie Fleck, a compassionate soul with a heart dedicated to helping others, established Dakota Home Care in July of 2012. Moved by the plight of a dear friend in need of skilled nursing care following a life-altering stroke at the young age of 37, Jamie embarked on a mission to make a difference. Through her unwavering determination, Jamie pioneered the path for in-home nursing care in the state, laying the foundation for Dakota Home Care to become the first agency of its kind.

Leadership Team

Beverly Unrath

Owner, Administrator, and CEO

As founder Jamie Fleck’s sister, Beverly is equally devoted to…

Judy Dalzell, RN, MS

Director of Quality Assurance

Judy works with the management staff to ensure that…

Charlene Seifert, RN, BSN

Director of Business Development and Client Services

Charlene holds a Bachelor of Science…

Niki Joersz, RN, BSN

Director of Nursing

As the Director of Nursing, Niki oversees the care coordination…

Laura Meckle

Director of Business Operations/HR

Laura oversee the agency’s business activities including…

Cassie Jiras, LBSW

Life Enrichment Specialist

Cassie spends much of her time meeting with clients and their…

Tammy Peterson

Office Manager

Tammy provides support to Dakota Home Care customers…

Michele unrath

HR/Accounting Manager

Michele is our Human Resource and Accounting Manager…

Roxanne Hepper, RN

Nurse Case Manager

Roxanne has extensive experience in the long term care…

Bethany Cox, RN

Nurse Case Manager

Bethany is one of our nurse case managers in our Fargo office…

Amber Cook, RN

Nurse Case Manager

Amber is in charge of case managing adult and pediatric…

Becky Vander Vorst, BSN, RN

Nurse Coordinator

Becky joined DHC in February…

Nikki Klein

HHA Supervisor

Nikki is our “matchmaker,” scheduling caregivers with clients based…

Nick Winkler

Talent Acquisition Manager

Nick is our recruiter and plays a very vital role in making…

Greta Schlosser

Payroll Administrator

Greta is our payroll administrator, and her primary role is making…

Roxanne Meyer

Business Development Specialist

Roxanne promotes and educates local agencies and…

Karen Jensen

Administrative Assistant

Karen is the voice of Dakota Home Care. When you call…

Nola Radermacher

Administrative Assistant

Nola is our administrator assistant at our Fargo office. She has…

Maddie Berger

Office Assistant

Maddie is our intern, and she has been taking on several roles…

Care Team

It requires a great deal of trust, and at Real Life Home Care, we work hard to earn the trust of those in our community by hiring the most qualified, compassionate home health care professionals who truly have a heart for making a difference in the lives of our neighbors. Our team is comprised of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, and home care experts who have all been carefully screened and background checked. They are also provided a minimum of 12 hours of education each year to ensure they’re fully equipped to meet a wide range of home health care needs. Contact us online or call us at (667) 367-3061 to learn more about our exceptional care team.

Our extensive training and education programs include

Each home health aide is supervised and trained by a registered nurse case manager, ensuring the most skilled and appropriate level of care. 

Additionally, we go to great lengths to ensure the best caregiver match for each individual. For instance, if someone loves cooking, we’ll find a caregiver who shares that passion. If a meticulously clean home is a top priority, we’ll find a caregiver who is highly skilled in that area. Or for an older adult who is feeling lonely and enjoys the company of others, we’ll provide an outgoing caregiver who loves engaging in conversations. Taking the time to get to know our clients – and our care team – is the key to ensuring a successful partnership.

Real Life Home Care Employee of the Month

Have you had an impactful experience with one of our staff caregivers? If so, please consider nominating him or her to be a Real Life Home Care employee of the month! We value all of our caregivers and want to properly recognize the hard work, dedication and care they each provide.

Contact our senior care experts at (667) 367-3061 to learn more about how we can help with customized home care in Towson, MD and surrounding areas.

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