Serving others has always been important to
Mary Beth and her family. Growing up in a home
with medical professionals, helping others was
part of everyday life. After college, Mary Beth
worked as a Respiratory Therapist in Jacksonville and the surrounding areas. In 2005,
her focus shifted to senior care, inspired by her grandmother who lived with her family
in her childhood home until she passed away. She was 96. That experience gave Mary
Beth the passion for helping other seniors stay home for as long as possible. Being
raised in a three-generational home allowed her to see the benefits of “aging in place.”
After almost 11 years in the senior care industry, Mary Beth and her fiancé (now husband)
decided to open their own home care company. The idea was born in a restaurant in
Scotland and the name of the company was created on a napkin. The focus would be
staying “by their side” and allowing their family to serve seniors. Thus, By Your Side
Senior Care was born. In October 2023, after celebrating 5 years of By Your Side,
they opened a second location in Fernandina Beach. Mary Beth’s goal is to bring the
experience she and her team have to Nassau County. Along with partners Charles
Raulerson and Keith White, Mary Beth leads a team of professional caregivers in
providing seniors with the support needed to remain in their homes. Learn more about
senior care from By Your Side by
following them on social media!