Visiting Angels Announces 2025 Caregiver of the Year

Tammy Tome of York, Pennsylvania, Awarded Home Care Company's Top Honor 

BRYN MAWR, Pa., July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Visiting Angels, the nation's leading provider of in-home senior care, is proud to announce Tammy Tome as its 2025 National Caregiver of the Year.

Tammy, a caregiver with Visiting Angels York, Pennsylvania, was selected from nominations across the country. The award honors Tammy for her extraordinary dedication, dependability, compassion, and impact on the lives of seniors and their families.

"Tammy represents the very best of what it means to be an Angel," said Susan Heinle, owner of Visiting Angels York, Pennsylvania. "Her compassion, skill, and ability to meet clients exactly where they are, both physically and emotionally, make her truly exceptional. We're so proud to see her honored for the difference she makes every single day."

Tammy has spent the last 25 years as a caregiver, with the last two as an Angel. She's a trusted advocate who ensures her clients are physically and emotionally supported. When a Visiting Angels client was living in a shelter without proper support, Tammy was his Angel providing consistent care. Today, he is in stable housing and credits Tammy with helping him feel like a real person again. 

The wife of another client described Tammy as 'the wind behind their backs' on some days and 'a welcome break' for her on others. She added that "Tammy is as close as we will get to having a manual to keep us moving through Parkinson's Disease and the challenges that arise."

"Tammy doesn't just care for people, she reinforces their dignity and provides families with hope," said Larry Meigs, CEO of Visiting Angels. "She embodies what it means to be an Angel, providing compassionate, dedicated, and personalized care. We're honored to recognize Tammy with the prestigious title of Caregiver of the Year." 

As Caregiver of the Year, Tammy will receive a $10,000 check and an award at an upcoming ceremony. Visiting Angels also recognized two additional caregivers as finalists for its 2025 Caregiver of the Year competition. 

• Esperanza "Marty" Lusby of Visiting Angels Kennewick, Washington, owned by Christine Rose-VanWormer, is described as a bundle of joy by her clients, their families, and her coworkers. Since starting her career with Visiting Angels Kennewick, Washington, in 2008, she has provided an impressive 20,000 plus hours of care. Marty is known for her ability to engage with clients and build meaningful relationships with each of them, all while serving as an indispensable source of comfort and support. Her clients and peers say she is truly an Angel who always looks out for others.
  
  
• Cherry Seibers with Visiting Angels Cookeville, Tennessee owned by Charlotte Suggs-Nabors, has never missed a shift in the 11 years with the company. She discovered her passion for caregiving at the age of 15 while volunteering at a nursing home. Every client is immediately hooked by Cherry's ability to create a safe and nurturing space. Cherry's clients and peers say she always finds light in the chaos and works to make every second count. They all agree that when she steps in to care for someone, it is not just about her skills as a caregiver but also the warmth she carries in her heart.

Marty and Cherry will each receive a $5,000 check and a special award, and the following seven semi-finalists will each receive $1,000. 

• Noreen Doherty from Visiting Angels Chelmsford, MA
• Veron Regis from Visiting Angels Fayetteville, GA
• Julene Barnett Louza from Visiting Angels Livermore, CA
• Lonni Stapanon from Visiting Angels Nashua, NH
• Esmeralda Miramontes from Visiting Angels North County San Diego, CA
• Shannon Neal from Visiting Angels Santa Monica, CA
• Richard Wlodarczyk from Visiting Angels Scotch Plains, NJ

About Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services
Visiting Angels began franchising in 1998 in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, area. Today, Visiting Angels has over 600 private-duty agencies throughout the United States. Visiting Angels is America's Choice in Home Care. Our professional and dedicated caregivers proudly help older adults live comfortably and independently in their own homes. For more information on Visiting Angels or to find a location near you, please visit www.visitingangels.com.

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