Luxe Homecare Provides Services to Help Seniors Maintain Their Independence

Several members of the office staff pose for a photograph with Fay and Ben (pictured in center) before going into a meeting.

Managing a home health care agency is a continual challenge with rewards for Luxe Homecare owners Ben Adel and Fay Vahdani.

About 15 years ago, Ben finished working on his MBA at UCLA. Fay, a young mother of one daughter, was not sure what direction she would move in. Her background had been in fashion and marketing.

She and her husband were told that it would be wise to make sure their business involved seniors. She got her CNA license and also was chosen by the head nurse to shadow her to learn more. One thing that is impressive about Fay is her obvious enthusiasm in whatever aspect of her field she chooses to be a part of.

The couple opened a small office on Sunset Blvd. in the Pacific Palisades. With Ben’s financial knowledge, he focused on billing and other details of the homecare business. They got office supplies, furniture, and soon, employees and patients followed.

When Fay looks back, she notes, “Every day is a challenge, every day is a learning lesson.” Ultimately, Fay became more involved in the Palisades community. She joined the Women’s Club and became the chair for the annual 90th birthday celebration for senior members. The event was put on hold when C0VID made a difference in everyone’s lives.

In order to expand their business, Ben and Fay hired consultants to help them to be able to offer nurses, social workers, speech, occupational, and physical therapists, and eventually a hospice care unit.

When the Palisades Fire occurred last January, Fay contacted her caregivers and arranged for her drivers to get the caregivers and patients out of the Palisades. Fay’s quick action to be sure her patients were safe led to many articles and media contacts that are hanging on the walls of their offices. Fay describes, “When we go through hardships, God opens doors for you. It will come back to us as a higher power is looking after us.”

After losing their Palisades office, they opened one in Brentwood on San Vicente Blvd. She got supplies and office furniture from a thrift shop. She explained, “If I have a goal, it will happen.” With each of their individual strengths, Fay explains, “We work with our hearts, we know the patients’ stories and backgrounds. We treat each patient as they deserve to be treated.”

There is so much more to learn about Luxe Homecare. Call 424-260-5150 to find out the benefits of being an employee, details of the various services they offer, and be sure to read more in next month’s issue.

By Diane Margolin

Publisher, The Santa Monica Star