About Us

Our geriatric care managers are professionals who specialize in meeting long term care needs with an extensive knowledge of costs, quality and availability of services in the community. We enable the older adult to maintain an independent lifestyle as long as possible and appropriate.

Our geriatric care managers are nurses and specialists in assessing the individual to determine strengths and needs while respecting choices and decisions. Individualized care plans with personalized services are designed to meet the clients’ needs and wants.

Our geriatric care managers have a passion for elder care and strive to provide dignity while helping the older adult and the family that cares for them to adjust and cope with the changes that occur during the aging process. Peace of mind and dignity are a result of our respectful and caring services.

 Our Founder

Sophia Heftler, RN, CALA has specialized in working with the older adult population for more than fifteen years. She began her career as a staff nurse in a local nursing home and progressed to a director of nursing services and was executive director at a number of assisted living communities. She is a Certified Assisted Living Administrator (CALA) and holds a Certificate in Geriatric Care Management from Kaplan University.

Her experience provides her with a unique perspective on the aging process and the diversified needs of older individuals. Her role as a family caregiver also provides her with the knowledge and empathy to work with families who are dealing with the stress involved in assuming the responsibilities of being a caregiver.

 Our Therapy Dog

Romeo is a professionally trained Pomeranian who has been working with Distinctive Care since his first birthday. He provides therapy and companionship to many of our clients and is a regular visitor to several local long-term care facilities