Fifteen years ago, Art Sanchez and Melinda Yeary entered the home care industry after experiencing firsthand the many challenges of family caregiving. Their personal journey with care eventually led them to acquire their first Homewatch CareGivers agency location in Arvada, Colorado—a milestone they celebrated on March 3rd.
Since then, the couple has grown the agency across Colorado and now own and operate four award-winning locations in Arvada, Boulder, Longmont, and Fort Collins, with the main office headquartered in Longmont. Alongside a team of experienced home care professionals, they have spent the past 15 years providing compassionate, reliable support to seniors, veterans, and families across Colorado’s Front Range.
A family tradition of care
Art comes from a family of caregivers. His mother spent her career as a CNA before moving into medical billing, making home care a natural path for him.
The need for professional care first hit home in the 1990s, when Art’s father required support, and again in 2010, when Melinda’s mother was battling cancer. support, and again in 2010, when Melinda’s mother was battling cancer. After Melinda suffered a fall while helping her mom to the restroom, the couple realized just how complicated caregiving could be.
“This was the moment we realized we needed help, and that there had to be something better than hospice,” Art said. “That is when we discovered Homewatch Caregivers. Our purpose shifted from being business professionals to owner/operators of a home care company.”
In 2011, they opened the Arvada office. Then, five years later, Melinda's father, Joe "José" Yeary, began struggling at home. A Korean War veteran, he had always been fiercely independent and initially resisted care. But when caregiver Patti entered Joe’s life, everything changed, Art said. Joe went from isolated and depressed to engaged and full of life.
“A normal day would consist of me coming home from work to find Joe and Patti outside on the patio singing along to Hank Williams or sitting down to a plate of piping-hot homemade enchiladas,” Art recalled. “His outlook changed 180 degrees, and home care made all the difference.”
For Art, an Air Force veteran, Joe’s journey to accepting care carried greater meaning. He was proud that he and Melinda were able to find Joe a caregiver who supported him in the same way he served his country—with dignity and selflessness.
Our commitment today
Art and Melinda’s personal experiences continue to shape the agency’s mission: to provide exceptional home care that is thoughtful, dependable, and highly tailored to each family’s needs. This commitment informs every decision, from how the team supports clients to how caregivers are recruited, trained, and retained.
With this strong foundation, the agency has grown steadily over the years while maintaining the same high standard of care. Art and Melinda assumed leadership of the Boulder office in 2020, which has operated continuously since 1994. In 2021, they acquired the North office, which has supported Weld and Larimer counties for over two decades.
“We feel so fortunate to help other families,” Art said. “Melinda and I have a special place in our hearts for seniors, and we also find it very rewarding to serve our veteran community. We consider helping other families take care of their loved ones to be our sacred duty.”
Art credits the agency’s longevity to its people. For the past two years, the team has earned recognition as a Denver Post Top Workplace and received the Home Care Provider of Choice award for the past three years.
“With the right team and the right approach, anything is possible,” Art said. “Early on, we realized one of our differentiators was doing what others would not. If a client needed care, we made sure to provide that client with exceptional caregivers, even if that meant Melinda and I filled shifts ourselves at the beginning. That expectation remains in place today for all our care managers.”
Recent initiatives at the company include combining agency licenses, establishing a care manager structure to guide and support caregivers in the field, enhancing caregiver training, expanding digital and AI marketing, offering caregivers a 401(k) package, and modernizing office technology, all improvements designed to better support clients and team members.
Serving our community with compassion and dignity
Being part of any family’s caregiving journey is an honor our Homewatch CareGivers team takes to heart. Every day, we bring our core values—excellence, teamwork, integrity, and compassion—to each interaction. We take pride in being a trusted resource families can rely on for exceptional non-medical care, safety at home, and compassionate support.
To the families who place their trust in us, thank you. We look forward to continuing to support you and your loved ones with dependable, compassionate home care.
To families in search of care, whether you need a 24-hour caregiver, care for chronic conditions, senior care, veteran care, dementia care, companion care, respite care, or another form of caregiving, please give us a call at (303) 444-1133 or contact us online. Our team is standing by to help!