Our Mission
We seek to provide top-notch care that is available to all of the residents of Northeast Florida. It is our goal to make sure that all of our clients are able to receive quality care that not only meets but also exceeds their expectations.
Who We Are
Our administrative and support staff have been providing care for Floridians in need of help since 2004. We have had the opportunity to work with and aid many clients and we look forward to becoming a part of many more people’s lives. Our president, Melissa McHale, started Saint Michael’s Home Care with the vision of providing a service that exceeded people’s expectations. Through having pride in our work, enjoying the time with our clients, and a belief that we should treat others as a family we have all made that vision a reality. Mr. and Mrs. McHale, as well as the rest of our staff, are the embodiment of what excellent home care should be.
Melissa McHale
President
Melissa started her career as an Occupational Therapist after receiving her Master’s degree from the University of Florida. Since then, Melissa has worked directly with individuals in their homes and fully understands the increasing need for dependable, responsible, and compassionate care. With this knowledge and experience, Melissa decided to open her own agency to bring on the same quality individuals who share her passion for those in need of help.
Sean McHale
Vice President
Sean McHale got his education at Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL where he studied Marketing. He previously owned a home care providing agency in Tampa, FL but he and Melissa McHale decided to move their service to the greater Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra, and St. Augustine areas. Sean is also a Certified Senior Advisor, meaning he is certified to understand specific health, social, and financial factors that are important to Seniors. Sean is a volunteer for the St. Johns County Council on Aging and is a member of the Jacksonville Geriatric Society. Sean is originally from St. Louis, MO and currently resides in Ponte Vedra with his wife and two young children.
Jessica McDaniel
Office Coordinator
Jessica is originally from Long Island, New York. She has been living in Orange Park Florida for about 5 years now. Jessica started began her career with Saint Michael’s Home Care in the beginning of 2024 as a caregiver and now she is working in the office to support our wonderful staff. Jessica has worked directly with Seniors in their homes and really understands the need for dependable and reliable help.
Jayne Bogdajewicz
Director of Operations
Jayne Bogdajewicz is our office manager. She has over 25 years of administrative and caregiving experience and has a passion for helping others, especially seniors in need. She and her husband of 25 years moved to Jacksonville Beach from Chicago, IL and are now enjoying the “salt” life.
Kimberly Lugo
Registered Nurse
Kimberly is originally from Jacksonville, FL. She went to West Nassau High School and later attended college in West Palm Beach at Palm Beach State College. Kimberly has been a Registered Nurse in Florida since 2018 and has a wealth of experience in home health care, emergency medicine, long term care and geriatrics. Kimberly enjoys fitness activities and cycling in her spare time.
Darlene Hidenrick
Director of Communications
Darlene has been the Caregiver Coordinator at Saint Michael’s Home Care since early 2020, although she started her career with Saint Michael’s as a caregiver in 2016. Darlene has over 18 years of experience working in the medical field providing help to the elderly in our community. Originally from Smyrna, GA, Darlene has a passion for helping those in need, specifically those with Dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Darlene enjoys volunteering at assisted living facilities, nursing homes as well as the Boys & Girls Club. Darlene resides in Jacksonville and is married to her husband of 27 years.
Beauregard
Director of Therapy
Beauregard, Director of Therapy, is a Jack Russell Terrier who was born on March 2, 2009, and was adopted by the McHale family at 10 weeks old. Beauregard is loyal, affectionate, attentive, and social and loves more than anything to meet new people. He enjoys having his ears scratched, long walks on the beach, and making people smile. Those are just a few of the reasons why he was promoted to Director of Therapy at Saint Michael’s Home Care in 2013.