Senior Helpers opens Annapolis-area location in Arnold

Senior Helpers of Annapolis opened a new location in Arnold, Maryland, in April 2026 to expand in-home senior care for local families. The franchise says its services are designed to help seniors stay at home longer and reduce hospitalizations.

Why it matters: - Senior Helpers of Annapolis is adding local in-home care capacity for older adults who want to age in place. - The location is built around services meant to support safety, independence, and fewer hospital stays. - Families in Anne Arundel County now have another option for non-medical senior care close to home.

What happened: - Senior Helpers of Annapolis opened a new location in Arnold, Maryland, and began serving the community in April 2026. - Jim Thomasson owns and operates the franchise. - The office is at Arnold Station Shopping Center, 1460 Ritchie Highway. - The location sits near the B&A Trail and a short drive from the Severn River Bridge.

The details: - Senior Helpers of Annapolis offers assistance with daily activities and specialized care for chronic conditions. - The franchise provides customized, dependable, and affordable in-home care. - Caregivers are personally trained by the local team. - Training includes the Senior Gems® dementia program and Parkinson’s care instruction. - Senior Helpers of Annapolis also offers the LIFE Profile program, a data-driven assessment tool designed to reduce hospitalizations and support aging in place. - Additional programs cover Alzheimer’s and dementia care, Parkinson’s care, transitional care, surgery assistance, and veteran care. - Senior Helpers nationwide provides non-medical senior care, including personal care and companion care. - Senior Helpers was founded in 2002 and has hundreds of franchised and company-owned locations. - Senior Helpers is owned by Advocate Health. - The company says it has cared for tens of thousands of seniors. - Senior Helpers is also nationally recognized as a top workplace for caregivers. - Thomasson said the Senior Helpers mission aligned with his personal experiences and the standards he wants to uphold as a business owner.

Between the lines: - Thomasson’s background in his family’s residential home-building business appears to shape the franchise’s local, community-first positioning. - His experience watching family members struggle with leaving home seems to be a major reason he chose senior care. - Peter Ross, CEO and co-founder of Senior Helpers, said Thomasson’s business background and community focus make him a strong franchisee.

What's next: - Senior Helpers of Annapolis is expected to keep building its local client base around aging-in-place services. - The office can be reached at (410) 881-3518. - More information is available at the local office page and franchise opportunities. - Senior Helpers also directs readers to its main website for company information.