Meet Our Team
Our team comprises experienced nurses, MSWs, social workers, Geriatric Care Managers, and seasoned senior-care professionals. We’re dedicated to identifying care options that fit your unique needs and goals. We provide clear, unbiased information on all viable choices and walk you through the full journey—from housing and care decisions to financial considerations and beyond. We stand beside you at every step, helping you advocate confidently for yourself and your loved ones.
Ownership
Founder/Owner
For nearly three decades, Carol Kinsel has been a steady, compassionate presence for seniors and their families across Greater Sacramento. After earning her Biology degree from CSU Sacramento, she spent 18 years caring for patients as a dental hygienis [...]
Founder/Owner
David Kinsel spent twelve years working behind the scenes as co-owner of Senior Care Solutions before joining the team full time in 2008. A graduate of CSU Sacramento and Diablo Valley College, he served the community for many years as a dental hygieni [...]
Owner/Director
Lauren Firenze joined Senior Care Solutions full time in 2010 after earning her bachelor’s degree from UC Davis. Returning to the family business, she gained experience across multiple roles before discovering a passion for building and expanding the c [...]
Leadership
Director of Referral Services/GCM/ Family Consultant
Christine Grmolyes joined Senior Care Solutions in 2007 and has a long history of over 27 years working with seniors in various capacities. Her scope of experience is very broad and includes various positions in long-term care (skilled nursing, assiste [...]
ALW Program Director
Kristine graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. After receiving her degree, she dove into the non-profit world, where she advocated for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. After [...]
Director of Care Management
Kate graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Master’s degree in Social Work in 2023. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina in 2019. During undergraduate school, Kat [...]
Family Consultants
Family Consultant
Jessica Coyne joined Senior Care Solutions in 2008. A Ball State University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in social work, she began her career in skilled nursing, serving in admissions and as a social services director. Working closely with residen [...]
Family Consultant/BSW
Laura received her Bachelor of Social Work from California State University at Long Beach in 1988. In 1992, Laura began a long and extremely rewarding career in Hospice. Over the years, she has worked as a clinical Social Worker, Volunteer and Bereavem [...]
Care Management Team
ALW Program Social Work Case Manager
Rebecca joined Senior Care Solutions in 2024 and brings a unique blend of compassion, professionalism, and organizational expertise to her role. Her career reflects a deep and consistent commitment to advocating for underserved communities and connecti [...]
CalAIM Lead Care Manager
Amanda Friedman brings more than 30 years of dedication to advancing senior care both in the assisted living and skilled nursing sectors. Her hands-on experience in long-term care and community-based settings informed her role as an instructor for assi [...]
ALW Program Social Work Case Manager
Yuliya Keeler joined Senior Care Solutions in 2023 as Social Work Case Manager. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Gerontology & Minor in Marketing from California State University of Sacramento in 2011. Yuliya chose the studies of aging for [...]
ALW Program Social Work Case Manager
Dasia Turpen joined Senior Care Solutions as a Social Worker Case Manager in 2023. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in social work from California State University of Sacramento. During her education at Sacramento State, she started her case mana [...]
ALW Social Worker / Lead Care Manager
Lauren "Lo" Khalil joined the Senior Care Solutions team in 2025 as a CalAIM Lead Care Manager and ALW Program Social Worker. She earned her Master of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Southern California in 2022 and holds a Bachelor o [...]
Clinical Team
ALW Program Nurse
Valerie brings 32 years of nursing experience grounded in compassionate, patient-centered care. She earned her Associate in Nursing from American River College and began her career in Medical-Surgical nursing, where she built a strong clinical foundati [...]
ALW Program Nurse
Dana brings over 30 years of dedicated healthcare experience to the Senior Care Solutions team. Her career began with nine years as a Hospital Corpsman in the US Navy, where she built a solid foundation in patient care. She later earned her LVN license [...]
ALW Program Nurse
Melinda Ryan, RN, graduated from CSU Long Beach with her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and completed her Registered Nursing program, along with an Associate of Science degree in Health Science, at Sierra College. Melinda joined the Senior Care Solutio [...]
ALW Program Nurse
Deb joined the Senior Care Solutions team after more than 25 years as a bedside RN. Her experience includes Skilled Nursing, Neurology, Cardiothoracic as well as Hospice nursing. She also was instrumental in helping guide and provide the care for bot [...]
ALW Program Nurse
Stacy, RN, graduated from Central Michigan University with a BS in Business Administration and went on to graduate from Sacramento City College with her RN degree. She has worked as an RN for the past 31 years in a variety of positions. Transplant, M [...]
ALW Program Nurse
Maria McGee, RN graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a Bachelor of Science, Nursing. Maria’s experience includes ICU, Transplant, Oncology and Cardiology. Prior to joining Senior Care Solutions she worked in Ambulatory Case Mana [...]
Support Team
ALW Program Coordinator
Taylor Flynn joined Senior Care Solutions at the end of 2021 as Administrative Assistant and now serves as one of the Program Coordinators for the Assisted Living Waiver Program. He graduated from UC Irvine with his Bachelor’s degree in Criminology [...]
ALW Program Coordinator
Caroline received her Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry in 1991 from the College of St. Benedict in Minnesota. She joined the Senior Care Solutions team in 2022 as Administrative Assistant after working for over 25 years in various church ministry [...]
Administrative Assistant
Patience Nason joined Senior Care Solutions in 2023 and has worked with seniors in the past 5 years. Her experience includes in home care scheduling, senior care referral and placement through private pay and through the emerging CalAim program. Her pe [...]