About Hearthside
Family care, professionally done
For over fifteen years we've helped Portland seniors live well at home and stay connected to their community. We're still family-owned and still answer the phone ourselves.
1,200+
families supported
140
trained caregivers
4.9★
average family rating
24/7
on-call care team
Our story
It started with one family
When our founder, nurse Carol Bennett, moved her mother home after a hospital stay, she discovered how hard it was to find care that was both skilled and kind — and that showed up reliably.
So she built it. Hearthside began with three caregivers and a promise: the same familiar faces every week, a nurse behind every plan, and families who always know what's happening.
- 2009
Founded by nurse Carol Bennett after caring for her own mother at home.
- 2013
Memory care programme launched with dementia-certified caregivers.
- 2017
The Alberta Street day club opens its doors.
- 2021
Visit notes app connects families with every shift.
- 2025
Exercise studio and teaching kitchen added.
Our values
What we stand for
Dignity first
We support people to do what they can for themselves, at their own pace.
The same faces
Consistency builds trust. We protect caregiver relationships fiercely.
Honest pricing
Clear plans, no surprise fees, no long-term contracts.
Look after carers
Fair pay, real training and paid time off — happy caregivers give better care.
Our people
Caregivers chosen for heart and skill
Our 140 caregivers complete 40 hours of training before their first visit and keep learning every quarter. Fewer than one in ten applicants joins the team.
“Every plan starts with one question: what does a good day look like for your mom or dad?”
Join us
Love caring for people? We're hiring
Caregivers earn above-market pay, paid training, health benefits and guaranteed hours.