About Us
At Golden Care, we believe that finding the right support for a loved one should feel personal, clear, and reassuring. We are a dedicated team of care professionals providing elevated, private home care across San Diego County. Discover our story, our commitment to dignity, and how we tailor our services to honor the unique routines and preferences of every family we serve.
Discreet, Highly Personalized Support at Home
Our Story
Golden Care was born out of a personal experience and a deep-rooted passion for serving others. As a lifelong San Diego resident, our founder, Porsha Vogt, witnessed the challenges of aging firsthand while caring for her Aunt Alice. Seeing the lack of truly compassionate, high-quality in-home care sparked a mission: to create a home care agency where seniors are treated like family and receive the attention, respect, and support they deserve.
What began as a personal calling has grown into a trusted, licensed concierge in-home care agency serving families across San Diego County for over twelve years. From day one, Golden Care has operated on a simple belief — that exceptional care starts with a dedicated team, clear communication, and an unwavering commitment to safety and dignity.
What drives our San Diego Home Care Agency?
It all started with Aunt Alice
Golden Care was formed after our Founder, Porsha Vogt, saw the deterioration and loneliness her Aunt Alice experienced living alone with MS.
“I truly feel if my Aunt Alice had a caregiver taking care of her; helping with cooking, laundry and bathing; running errands for and with her and offering basic companionship, she would still be here with us.”
– Porsha Vogt, Founder, Golden Care
Our Promise to You
Our work is guided by our core values, which serve as our promise to you.
We'll treat your family like our own
You can rest assured that your loved one is in attentive and loving hands that truly care.
Clear and regular communication
Comprehensive care
We provide whole-person care so your loved one remains comfortable and in great spirits.
24/7 or hourly care options
Compatible & loyal caregivers
We guarantee a caregiver your loved one adores and looks forward to their visits.
Licensed, bonded, and insured
Empathetic & understanding care
Multiple payment options
Long Term Care insurance, VA assistance, and private pay all accepted.
Our Mission
San Diego At-Home Care: A Trusted Partner
The best of the best
We take immense pride in hiring, training and supporting the very best caregivers in San Diego County.
Our team members are passionate about their work and committed to providing dependable, concierge-level care.
A More Thoughtful Way to Begin Care
1. Private Consultation
2. Personalized Care Design
3. Caregiver Matching
4. Ongoing Oversight
Community Involvement in San Diego, CA
Featured Caregiver
Jorden Snyder
Jorden has been determined to break into the medical field. She quickly realized that she had a passion for the senior community and started out working in memory home care.
During her period of working in memory home care, she was able to gain experience with a variety of patients that suffered from multiple illnesses. Jorden’s dedication and commitment to the senior community led her to join Golden Care where she has exceeded all expectations. We are proud to have Jorden Snyder as a valuable member of our team at Golden Care in San Diego County.
What Golden Care Caregivers Do
Golden Care caregivers provide dependable, compassionate support that helps clients remain safe, comfortable, and confident in the place they know best: home. Whether a client needs a few hours of assistance each week or more consistent daily support, our caregivers are prepared to help with the everyday routines that make independent living possible.
Our caregivers may assist with companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, transportation, errands, mobility support, personal care assistance, and help with daily activities. Just as importantly, they provide a familiar, reassuring presence for seniors and families who want to know someone kind, patient, and qualified is there to help.
Companion Care That Builds Trust and Connection
Companion care is one of the most meaningful parts of what Golden Care caregivers provide. For many seniors, having someone to talk with, share meals with, take walks with, or enjoy favorite activities with can make a major difference in their emotional well-being.
Golden Care caregivers focus on building genuine relationships with each client. They take time to learn each person’s preferences, routines, hobbies, and personality so care feels personal, not transactional. From conversation and social engagement to support with appointments, errands, and daily structure, companion care helps clients feel seen, valued, and less alone.
Support for Alzheimer’s and Memory Care Needs
Golden Care caregivers are also capable of supporting clients living with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related conditions. We understand that memory care requires patience, consistency, and a calm approach. Our caregivers help create a safe, reassuring environment while supporting daily routines that can reduce confusion and provide comfort.
Care may include gentle reminders, redirection, companionship, meal support, personal care assistance, supervision, and help maintaining familiar routines. For families, this support can bring peace of mind knowing their loved one is being cared for by someone who understands the importance of dignity, respect, and compassionate communication.
Parkinson’s Care Support at Home
For clients living with Parkinson’s disease, Golden Care caregivers can provide supportive in-home assistance designed around the client’s changing needs. Parkinson’s care often requires extra attention to mobility, fall prevention, daily routines, personal care, and safe movement throughout the home.
Our caregivers can help with non-medical daily support such as walking assistance, meal preparation, dressing, grooming, transportation, companionship, and reminders that help clients maintain structure and independence. By providing steady support in a private home setting, our caregivers help clients continue living with comfort and confidence.
Qualified Caregivers for Private Home Care
Golden Care caregivers are qualified to work with clients in private homes and understand the importance of professionalism, privacy, and respect. Providing care inside someone’s home requires more than skill. It requires trust, reliability, compassion, and the ability to adapt to each client’s lifestyle.
Our caregivers are selected for their ability to provide attentive, one-on-one care while respecting the client’s home, preferences, and family dynamics. Whether supporting a senior who lives alone, a couple aging in place together, or a family navigating a new care need, our caregivers are prepared to provide dependable assistance where it matters most.
A Careful Hiring and Screening Process
Golden Care takes caregiver selection seriously. Before joining our team, caregivers go through a careful hiring and screening process designed to help us identify people who are not only qualified, but also compassionate, dependable, and aligned with our standard of care.
Our caregiver hiring process includes:
- Phone interview to learn about the applicant’s experience, availability, communication style, and heart for caregiving.
- In-person interview to better understand their professionalism, personality, and ability to connect with clients and families.
- Orientation to prepare caregivers for Golden Care’s expectations, standards, and approach to high-quality in-home care.
Golden Care caregivers are also:
- HCA registered
- TB tested
- Background checked
This process helps families feel confident knowing their loved one is supported by a caregiver who has been properly reviewed, screened, and prepared to provide care in the home.
Caregivers Families Can Feel Confident About
At Golden Care, we believe exceptional home care starts with exceptional caregivers. Our team is committed to providing care that is professional, compassionate, and personal. From companion care to Alzheimer’s care, Parkinson’s care, and everyday support at home, Golden Care caregivers are here to help clients feel safe, supported, and treated with dignity.
Meet Our San Diego County Caring Team
Meet our leadership team dedicated to matching your loved one with the very best caregiver who can provide companionship and support.
Porsha Vogt, CEO
Founder & CEO
A lifelong San Diego resident, I have always been driven by a deep commitment to caring for others. My journey into senior care began with my Aunt Alice, whose need for compassionate, dependable in‑home support opened my eyes to the profound impact quality care can have on individuals and their families. That experience inspired me to establish Golden Care, a licensed concierge non‑medical home care agency based in San Diego, California.
For more than thirteen years, Golden Care has proudly served seniors throughout San Diego County with an unwavering focus on safety, dignity, and personalized support. I believe exceptional care is built on a strong team foundation, and I am deeply involved in every aspect of our operations, from selecting and training caregivers to refining scheduling systems and maintaining transparent communication with families. My priority is ensuring every client is treated with the same respect and compassion I would want for my own loved ones.
Outside of my work, I’m passionate about entrepreneurship, staying active, and traveling. I also cherish spending quality time with my family, especially my mom and dad, who also live here in San Diego and continue to be a meaningful source of inspiration and support in my life.
Building Golden Care has allowed me to combine my love for innovation with my dedication to serving the community I call home. I welcome the opportunity to connect and share more about Golden Care’s mission and services.
Michelle Guire, BS, MA
Business Development Director
Michelle earned a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Health Fitness Promotion and Programming in Corporate and Clinical Settings and Psychology. She received her Master’s in Counseling Psychology and utilizes her education and training when she converses with families in the home care arena. She excelled in pharmaceutical sales and sales training with Pfizer and Eli Lilly before making her way to Home Care. Helping to provide clients options for their health care and wellness needs has long been a motivating factor for her.
She enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, playing pickleball, and taking yoga classes.
“Whatever you’re not changing, you are choosing” – Laurie Buchanan
Caroline Kerr, RN, BSN
Business Development Liaison
Caroline earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and built her clinical career as a cardiac nurse and case manager specializing in brain and spinal cord injuries. For years, she cared for patients and families navigating some of the most complex moments in medicine – experience that continues to shape how she approaches her work today. She later transitioned into healthcare sales and business development, bringing the same clinical insight, empathy, and consistency to every relationship. As Business Development Liaison, she focuses on building trusted partnerships and ensuring families and care teams feel genuinely heard and supported.
Originally from North Carolina and now based on the California coast, Caroline is a lifelong horse lover who enjoys traveling and catching live music whenever she can.
Amy Joiner, MSW, CDP
MSW, Certified Dementia Practitioner
Amy Joiner, MSW, is a Certified Dementia Practitioner.
Amy is passionate about helping businesses make a difference and believes strongly in the power of connection and education. She focuses on bridging the gap between seniors and the resources that empower them.
She earned a Bachelor’s in Social Work from Cal Poly Humboldt and a Master’s in Social Work from Hawaii Pacific University.
Her career began in Oahu, where she worked with the Kapuna (grandparents) and co-founded a care management company with Professor William Hummel.
After moving to San Diego in 2012, she worked in the home care industry, gaining experience with dementia care and collaborating with caregivers and community partners.
Today, Amy is an experienced Care Manager with a strong background in hospital and healthcare settings. She is skilled in nonprofit organizations, home care, social services, strategic planning, and leadership development.
Her work combines professional expertise with a deep passion for supporting seniors with dignity and compassion.
Barry Howland, BA
Client Services Manager
Barry Howland, Client Services Manager, comes to the Golden Care team with over 14 years of home care experience working in several different capacities. He finds happiness in working directly with seniors in their home or facility setting, helping them maintain their independence and receive the care and support they need to live their best lives.
After graduating from San Diego State University with a degree in Business Management and Marketing, Barry embarked on a career in publishing. He eventually realized, however, that his true passion was working with seniors. He started his own home care company first and, since then, has worked for other home care agencies, big and small, local and national.
Barry is passionate about caregiving largely because of his great-grandmother Ruth, his dearest friend and the most inspirational person in his life. Ruth lived to be 104 years old and was a great role model for the aging population. When he’s not working, Barry enjoys spending time with his daughters and grandchildren, hanging out with friends, listening to live music, and watching football. Barry’s compassion for seniors and the caregivers who care for them is unequivocal.
Pristine Berry, LPN
Director of Operations & Recruitment
Pristine began her journey in home care in 2013 as a Home Health Aide, later advancing to roles as a CNA and LPN. Through years of hands-on experience, she developed a deep understanding of patient care and the needs of caregivers.
After returning to California, she discovered a strong passion for administration and leadership.
Since joining the company in 2024 as an after-hours Staffing Coordinator, Pristine has quickly grown within the organization, advancing through key roles including in-office Staffing Coordinator, Staffing Manager, and Recruitment Manager. Now in her role as Director of Operations & Recruitment, she is dedicated to building supportive, high-performing teams, upholding the highest standards of care, and making a meaningful impact on clients and staff alike.
Gail Hofileña, BSN
Director of Care & Staffing
Gail is a compassionate Home Care Professional with over 10 years of experience serving San Diego County. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from San Diego State University and is deeply committed to providing dignified, high-quality care to seniors and individuals in need.
Her passion for caregiving is deeply rooted in personal experience, having supported both her mother and late father. She cared for her father throughout his five-year battle with cancer, advocating for his care and providing hands-on support every step of the way.
Gail has extensive experience matching caregivers with clients and building meaningful, lasting relationships that enhance quality of life. She has also held leadership roles overseeing caregiving teams and home care operations, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
She is proud to be part of the Golden Care team, where she helps caregivers grow professionally while making a positive impact in the lives of others.
Judybel P. Jarina, CNA
Scheduling Manager
Judybel P. Jarina is a dedicated Scheduling Manager at Golden Care with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Throughout her career, she has worked as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), caregiver, and now Scheduling Manager, bringing a well-rounded and compassionate approach to her role.
As Scheduling Manager, Judybel focuses on creating strong client and caregiver matches to ensure compatibility and quality care. She is committed to meeting performance goals while maintaining an organized and efficient workflow.
Judybel is passionate about senior home care, with her values and principles guiding her commitment to excellence, collaboration, and genuine care in everything she does.
In her free time, Judybel enjoys trying new restaurants, hiking, camping, and attending shows or concerts of her favorite comedians and music artists with family and friends.
Brianna Kenison, MPH
Scheduling Manager
Brianna earned her Bachelor of Science degree in biology in 2014 and went on to complete a Master of Public Health in 2019. Here, she was able to start her strong foundation in both clinical care and population health. Early in her career, she worked in home healthcare while simultaneously serving as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a local emergency department for four years. These dual roles shaped her ability to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while navigating high-acuity, fast-paced clinical environments. They also reinforced her commitment to meeting patients where they are—both medically and personally.
For the past decade, she has worked as an infectious disease epidemiologist across North Carolina, Texas, Colorado, and now San Diego, developing a deep understanding of public health systems, infection control practices, and the critical role of community-based interventions. Drawn back to more direct patient impact, she returned to home healthcare as an after-hours coordinator. Brianna is passionate about connecting individuals with the resources they need and is continually inspired by the way San Diegans support one another. Witnessing firsthand how dedicated, personalized care can transform lives has only strengthened her commitment to serving others with empathy, urgency, and purpose.
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