Meet Our Team
We believe every family in the area deserves tailor made in-home senior care with a compassionate touch. That's why we established Home Instead® of Lake Charles, LA.
Proudly Serving Aging Adults & Their Families
Our Promise
- Do what we say we’re going to do – each and every time
- Solve care problems using compassionate, person-centered solutions
- Engage in thoughtful relationships with the families we serve
- Give back to our community
George Cestia, Owner
George Cestia has been the franchise owner of Home Instead Senior Care since May 2003. He holds a BS in Finance from UL – Lafayette and a MBA from LSU. George is an active owner in the business and in the community. Together with his wife Katie, they have identical twin little girls, Louise and Frances.
Melissa Cannon - Billing, Inquiry, & Operations Specialist
Melissa K. Cannon has been with HISC since 2005 and is the Billing, Inquiry, & Operations Specialist. She has held the positions of Recruiter and Staff Coordinator prior to working in her present position. Having worked her entire career in the business administrative field, she brings over 30 years’ experience to her position. Because of having had CAREGivers for family members in the past, Melissa feels she relates to both side of our business.
Melissa and Todd have been married over 40 years. They have 2 grown children who are married and 7 grandchildren.
Brooke Racca - Client Care Coordinator
Brooke Melerine has worked as Office Manager, CPR/BLS/AED Instructor, Recruiting and Engagement Coordinator, and recently as the Client Care Coordinator. Brooke brings with her almost 11 years of Medical Office experience. She discovered her drive and persistence works perfectly with the industry and compassion for our Clients and their families. Brooke resides in Lacassine with her husband Beau and 4 children; John, Kenzi, Liam, and Beckett.
Colleen Cherhoniak - Quality Assurance and Training
Charlene White - Recruitment and Retention Coordinator
Charlene White is an enthusiastic and innovative professional with over 9 years experience in human resources, mental health, behavior health and staffing
coordinator. Charlene is passionate about her position as the Recruiter and Retention Coordinator. She is looking forward to working to expand HISC Care Pro’s and making everyone’s experience with HISC a rewarding one.
Charlene is married and mother of three girls.
Sadie Thibodeaux - Administrative Assistant
Sadie Thibodeaux joined Home Instead in 2022. She brings with her 3 years of office experience to her position of Administrative Assistant. She loves assisting in the office wherever she’s needed. She’s a native of DeRidder, LA. Geaux Dragons!!! Sadie resides in Fenton, LA with her husband Gabe of 3 years and their dog son Duke.
Our Team
Your Home Instead team in Lake Charles, LA possesses a heartfelt desire to work with seniors in the community. It is our ultimate goal to forge extraordinary relationships between our clients and their Care Professionals.
When you are ready for help, our caring staff is on call to quickly answer your questions and accommodate your senior services needs.
More Than a Business
