Meet The Owners

Jimita Patel

Wife, Mother, Hiked Everest Base Camp and Pikes Peak

Our Mission:

To bring peace to every family we serve


Our Story:

My journey to the home care business is deeply rooted in personal experience and a lifelong commitment to caregiving. Growing up in a small and remote village, access to medical care was limited. When my grandfather faced significant medical challenges, requiring daily assistance with bathing, grooming, clothing, and feeding, I stepped in to help. As a teenager balancing school, I took on his care while my family worked in the farms. Those moments shaped my purpose early on, sparking a resolve to build a career in healthcare.

After completing pharmacy school, I dedicated the last 18 years to various roles in patient services, honing my skills and deepening my passion for helping others. Today, as my in-laws live with us and face similar needs to those of my grandfather, I’m reminded of the importance of compassionate, personalized care. Home care business is a natural extension of what I’ve done for years—caring for family and community with empathy and expertise.

This venture is more than a business; it’s my ikigai—the intersection of what I love, what I’m good at, what the world needs, and what I can be rewarded for. It allows me to provide dignified, accessible care to those who need it most, just as I did for my grandfather. While I could have pursued many paths, this one feels like my calling—a way to honor my past, serve my present, and make a meaningful impact.


How we make a difference:

As the owner/operator I’m personally involved in each and every case – accessible at any hour. In addition we have Care Coordinators that get to know the families and work with our assigned caregivers – ensuring we deliver exactly what the families need. It all starts when our staff nurse and I meet with the families/prospective client – answering questions and preparing a care plan designed to give a person back their lost independence.

I am personally involved in every case, along with a Care Coordinator and an Operations Manager. Together we are accessible 24 hours, 7 a days a week.

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At the heart of our mission is a steadfast promise: to care for each client with the same respect, compassion, and attention we would offer our own family members. To bring peace to every family we serve.

Credentials and Education:

  • 18 Years in the Health Care
  • Masters in Health Administration from Ohio University
  • Bachelors in Pharmaceuticals
  • DementiaWise Certified Office
  • Proud supporter and financial contributor to the Alzheimer’s Association

Meet the Team at the Central Dupage ComForCare

The owners at ComForCare are personally involved in every case along with a Care Coordinator and Operations Manager. Together they are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are also two nurses on staff.

Jean Dierlam: Operations Manager

Jean does our payroll and other accounting functions. She ensures all of the software systems we utilize are up to date. She ensures all of the weekly timesheets are accounted for and accurately reflected in our system for payroll and billing. She manages a the caregiver’s interviewing, orientation, and needed compliance.

Kaitlyn Deelsnyder: Care Coordinator

Kaitlyn and Lauren handle the short and long term schedule, work to handle the daily schedule changes, and assist in care giver/client compatibility. In addition they manage the caregiver continuing education, training, and Illinois licensure compliance. They conduct field visits to support our caregivers while they are working in our clients’ homes.

Michelle Hertz: Registered Nurse (RN)

Michelle is our Staff Registered Nurse who visits our clients and their families to conduct initial assessments, as well as home safety checks. She then prepares care plans for our caregivers to use in the homes, and assists in caregiver training. Because home care needs evolve, Michelle visits clients on a regular basis, and updates and adjusts care plans as needed.


Whether your loved one needs assistance only a few hours a week or around-the-clock, our team is happy to help! Call (630) 517-8423 to learn more about the transition care services offered through ComForCare Home Care (Central DuPage, IL).

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    Trust ComForCare for Real Answers
    and Real Support

    Whether your loved one already has a formal diagnosis or you are just beginning your research into dementia, you deserve answers to your questions. To learn more about dementia and get practical care tips from our team of compassionate experts, visit our FAQs page.
    Only ComForCare offers the DementiaWise® Certified Care Program. Through evidence-based practice and advanced staff training co-developed by Dementia researcher Dr. Heather McKay and tested for efficacy by Duke University - ComForCare ensures that our clients living with dementia receive proper care. Each ComForCare office has an opportunity to participate in this program.

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    ComForCare Home Care (Central DuPage, IL)
    Operated By: 
    Jimita & Arkesh Patel
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    Fax Number: (630) 456-4220
    License: 3002980
    211 E. Illinois St. L3, Unit 1C
    Wheaton, IL 60187
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