About Us
Our staff and caregivers take great pride in going above and beyond for the seniors and families they care for, providing a broad range of home care services to clients in 50+ townships in Connecticut.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide a broad range of services which promote independent living and help to maintain each client in his/her home environment as long as possible. Through these services, elder adults will be able to live their lives at the highest level of quality possible, maintain dignity, hold onto their assets, and stay healthier – both in mind and body.
- We are invested in setting higher standards when it comes to assisting seniors who choose to live and thrive at home.
- The highest standards were set a long time ago, when we cared for our own family. We understand what it feels like to want something better for your parents. We started this business because we couldn’t find the kind of care that was right for our grandfather. We felt that someone could do better. So we did.
- CT is our home and we are invested in our community for the long term - building more offices, investing in more employees, supporting more families. In fact, we are the largest family-owned in-home care provider in CT.
- We are highly recognized as Connecticut’s provider of choice, as well as for our award-winning services for both client & employee satisfaction and as a leader in the industry.
- All of our staff are screened, employed, insured, trained and supervised by Assisted Living Services, Inc.
- Our caregivers work more like care squads. Our Care Managers + Caregivers work together as a team to provide clients with the highest standards in care and peace of mind. We support our caregivers 24/7 plus provide unannounced visits to ensure authentic and consistent evaluations, care and client satisfaction.
- Our caregivers are highly trained and experienced. They are also highly giving and compassionate human beings, supporting seniors’ day to day needs, including feelings of independence, dignity and respect. We believe that a genuine desire to improve another person’s quality of life is as important as training and innovation.
- Our caregiver training is always ahead of the average provider. We believe going beyond standards sets higher standards for everyone. Like our employees. With training modules and ongoing support as well continued education throughout employment, our caregivers feel confident and empowered to go above and beyond for the people they care for and thrive in a career they love.
- Plan on in-home senior care that is customized just for you and your family.
- We begin by meeting with our seniors and their families. We listen. We to get to know you and gain a better understanding of how we can best support you on every level.
- We focus on caring for the whole person, enriching the lives of their clients physically, mentally, and emotionally.
- Our customized care process is designed to ensure the highest success in matching our clients with the right caregiver best suited to support their needs, from day one of care.
- We are here for you 24/7. Our on-call management team and staff are available 7 days a week, so when you call, you’ll have one or two people you always talk to, not just a random operator.
- Our caregivers are also highly giving and compassionate human beings. So it’s not uncommon when we hear that one of them has been mentioned in an obituary along with family and close friends. Many of our caregivers have worked with us for over 10 years or more. To us, they’re an extension of our family.
- The benefits of in-home senior care extend beyond seniors. We care for your whole family, too. It’s not just our seniors who feel more confident and independent with our support. It’s their daughters, sons, family, and friends who’ve been caring for them who are able to go about living their own life too.
Our History
Leadership Team
Ron D’Aquila
RN, Co-Founder & CEO
Ron has 30 years of Community Health and Management experience. He is the former Director of Emergency Services at MidState Medical Center and also worked at Yale New Haven Hospital’s Trauma Center. Ron attended Quinnipiac University, and the University of Hartford where he attained a Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing. He’s the “go to” guy on questions related to funding sources, business operations, and home care trends.
Sharon D’Aquila
Co-Founder and CFO
Sharon has previous experience working at the Connecticut State Police, Veterans Memorial Medical Center, and the former Meriden Orthopedics Group. She is a graduate of Briarwood College. She founded Assisted Living Services, Inc. in 1996. In her role as owner she is very active in working with prospective and current clients to make sure they get the best services. She is very quick to make a visit to a private home or Assisted Living Community and she never hesitates to discuss and resolve problems. Sharon can relate well to the needs of caregivers because she was the primary caregiver for her grandfather who suffered from Alzheimers’ Disease. Sharon is very active in the local community, for example she serves on the Board of Directors for the Meriden Child Guidance Clinic, and is a member of the Connecticut Coalition on Aging.
Mario D’Aquila
Chief Operating Officer
Mario is the Chief Operating Officer for Assisted Living Services, Inc. , Senior Vice President of Assisted Living Technologies, Inc., and Managing Member of My Guardian Angel PRS, LLC. Mario has previous experience working in project management for mid/large construction companies in CT. He has a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Construction Management from Central Connecticut State University and has earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Southern Connecticut State University.
Mario is responsible for helping both Assisted Living Services, Inc. and all affiliated companies look for new ways to grow and to have a positive impact on each company’s long-term future. He has experience with business strategy, mergers & acquisitions, as well as company formation.
Nick D’Aquila
Chief Information Officer
Nick is the Chief Information Officer for Assisted Living Services, Inc. and Vice President of Assisted Living Technologies, Inc. Nick has a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Construction Management from Central Connecticut State University and has earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Central Connecticut State University. He utilizes information and technology as a driver for business success.
Tom Daly
Director of Live-in Services & Quality Assurance
Tom has nearly 15 years of experience in Exercise Physiology / Occupational Therapy, working at Temple Physical Therapy and Gaylord Hospital. He has a BA Degree in Biology from Wooster College and a Masters of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology from Springfield College. He works with our staff and Safety Committee regularly. Tom visits clients private homes to work with our staff on issues related to safety. He does frequent “unannounced visits” to help assure quality of services.
Mary Scagliarini
RN, Director of the Adult Family Living Program
Mary has many years of Community Health Nursing experience. She is the former Executive Director / Nursing and Resident Care Director of two Assisted Living Communities. Mary has a very active role in helping clients transition home from Skilled Nursing / Rehabilitation Facilities. Mary is a Certified Dementia Care Specialist and she plays a valuable role in training and educating our staff and being a support to families. Mary helped to found the Shoreline Elder Care Alliance –a group of professionals which works collaboratively to educate caregivers and promote improvement in care to the elderly.
Lynne Talbot
Director of Hourly Services & Marketing
Lynne has previous experience as the Business Manager of an Assisted Living Community, in addition to working as the Senior Systems Administrator for the city of Waterbury, Department of Health. She has her B.A in Marketing from Central Connecticut University. In her role at Assisted Living Services, Inc. she works to promote the very best in home care services by our Homemaker and Personal Care Assistant staff. She frequently meets with prospective clients to arrange for services as well as current clients to assure quality of services. Lynne is also a Certified Dementia Care Specialist.
Amy L. Cormier
Human Resources Director
Amy has more than 20 years of Human Resources experience. Her career in Human Resources began when she was in High School while working for the Hartford Insurance Group. In addition, she held the position of Human Resources Manager for two Post-Secondary Vocational Schools.
Amy attained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications with a Concentration in Public Relations from Central Connecticut State University. She is responsible for managing the Employee Life Cycle, (i.e., Recruit, Onboard, Develop, Retain and Offboard) the Payroll and administering Employee Benefits. She enjoys building and maintaining good relationships with all whom she comes in contact with, whether it be a potential candidate, an employee or a customer. As the Human Resources Director, she plays a key role in developing, reinforcing and changing the culture of the organization.
Andrew Sylvester
Controller
Andrew comes to Assisted Living Services with more than 25 years of Finance and Accounting experience under the Health Care umbrella while holding titles at the Executive and Director level. He holds degrees from Mitchell College and Merrimack College.
In his role as Controller, Andrew is responsible for all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecast preparation, financial risk management as well as the development and implementation of internal control policies and procedures.
Rita Mazzarello
Outreach and Marketing Manager
Rita comes to Assisted Living Services with 40 yrs. experience in the Healthcare field. She holds an AAS in Medical Technology, BA in Psychology and MSW from Fordham University. She’s combined her clinical focus for individuals in counseling and facilitated various therapeutic groups, including; Caregiver Support Groups, Cancer survivors, Alzheimer/Dementia, Bereavement, Trauma and Recovery for VA and family, Mindful Living and Guided Imagery and Meditation.
From 2012-2022 Rita’s passion for seniors and the challenges they face, led her to a career in the senior living industry. She held positions as a live-in Community Manager, Sales and Marketing Manager, Strategic Sales Specialist and Senior Living Consultant in communities in the North and Southeast.
Her role is to network and market with communities, professionals and families across CT. Offering home care services to clients in their homes or community and giving individuals the opportunity to “age in place” where they are cared for and happy! She is proud to be a TEAM member of Assisted Living Services, Inc. and work for such a reputable, family-oriented company.
Catherine Badger
RN, Assistant Director of the Adult Family Living Program
Kristin Mercadante
Live-in Services Coordinator / Department Manager
Tina Carbone
Hourly Services Coordinator / Department Manager
Tina has been in the Home Care Industry for over 20 years. She started her career in the healthcare industry at a very young age as a Certified Nursing Assistant while still in high school, She moved into an office role as a scheduler and eventually helped managed a small homecare agency. She joined Assisted Living Services in 2018 and shares her knowledge in both the office aspect as well as having been in the field. She is empathetic to the needs of both the clients and the caregivers, which results in finding compatibility when matching clients with just the right caregiver. Tina is also a Registered Certified Dementia Practitioner and often helps educate and guide caregivers and families when caring for a dementia client. Tina is often out in the field, visiting clients and caregivers as part of our quality assurance program.
Member Organizations & Awards
* Our company is a credentialed provider with the CT Homecare Program for Elders. This program is administered through the Department of Social Services for seniors who are eligible for the state Medicaid program.
