About FirstLight
in Roseville
Why Choose FirstLight Home Care Roseville
FirstLight Home Care is the top-rated home care agency in the Sacramento region. You can see our Google reviews here — the most in our area.
We have been in business for 8 years, with 70 years of senior care experience in the office (see our pictures & bio’s below) and over 100 great caregivers on our roster.
We provide exceptional care 24/7 so that your loved one has the support they need to enjoy the quality of life they deserve in the place they call home.
We exist to help people have their best day – every day – whatever that means for them. Our team of trusted care professionals in Roseville is passionate about providing personalized care, creating meaningful relationships and making a difference in the lives of others.
FirstLight’s focus is on the quality of the care you receive, and the entire team that supports you.
Not every home care company is the same.
Read here about how we are different.
If you are an assisted living or memory care community, you can read about our emergency staffing program here.
Paul Terpeluk, Owner & General Manager
Paul founded FirstLight in 2017 after a varied career in academia, foreign policy (with expertise in Ukraine), retail management and corporate finance. FirstLight’s focus on constant improvement and quality of care has enabled it to grow to an eight-person office team with over 100 caregivers. Paul loves getting to know his caregivers and office staff, the most compassionate group of individuals he has ever met. He has a BA in Philosophy from Princeton, a MA in Philosophy from Brown and an MBA from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Paul is married, with two children in college. In his spare time, he loves to fly fish for trout and steelhead in the rivers of northern California and tie his own flies. He helps care for his elderly parents who live in nearby Lincoln, CA.
Maggie, Scheduling Manager
Maggie joined FirstLight Home Care in July 2022 and has 10 years of senior care experience. She came to us with years of experience in the senior care industry. She was also a dental assistant and has always loved providing the best care possible. Maggie is very passionate about her elderly community and teaching others how to properly care for their clients. When she is not working, she is spending time with her husband and friends.
Jessica, Quality Director
Jessica joined FirstLight in October 2022 and has 18 years of senior care experience. She Came to us with 16 Years of experience in the senior care industry. Jessica started as a caregiver when she was 18, working with high levels of Dementia and clients with behavioral issues. With her compassion for advocating for the elderly community she became a certified RCFE administrator for a board and care home. She is also a certified Memory Care trainer. Jessica is passionate about the seniors she serves, making difference both big and small as well making caregivers feel supported and appreciated. In her spare time she loves spending quality time with family.
Nikki, Recruiting Manager
Nikki joined The Commons of Elk Grove in September 2018 and has 7 years of senior care experience. She worked in both assisted
living and memory care. She came to us with 6 years of experience in the senior
care industry. Prior to senior care she was a stay-at-home mother of 3 children.
Nicole has always had a love for the senior community, so becoming a caregiver came
with passion. When she is not working she is spending time with her 2 daughters,
son and boyfriend of 6 years.
Sami, On Call Manager
Sami joined the senior care field out of high school, enrolling in CNA classes her senior year and graduating from them around the time she graduated high school and has 12 years of senior care experience. Since then she has been an in-home caregiver for ten years and for five of those years worked as the only call care manager as well. In the time she is not working she spends her time painting and working with her dog.
Sitesha, Community Relations Director
Sitesha joined First Light Home Care in August 2024, and has 12 years of senior care experience. Her background encompasses a diverse range of roles, including caregiver, medication technician, and manager of a call center dedicated to helping older adults maintain their independence and social connections. Sitesha has also supported residents in assisted living and memory care communities, leveraging skills and knowledge acquired through specialized training programs. She is deeply committed to participating in fundraising initiatives that raise awareness of the diverse needs of the aging population. In her spare time, Sitesha enjoys journaling, practicing yoga, and spending quality time with her loved ones.
Brenda, Business Office Manager
Brenda joined FirstLight Home Care in February 2025. She came to us with almost 20 years of experience in payroll, accounting, and finance. She has a BS in Accountancy from California State University, Sacramento. Brenda loves serving all in her community and sharing her financial knowledge and skills. She is married with five children: two in college, one in high school, and two not yet in school! In her spare time, Brenda enjoys gathering with family both near and far, hiking/camping, and staying active.
Vision & Mission
At FirstLight Home Care, we envision a world in which all adults may age with comfort, dignity and independence in the place they call home. We exist to help people have their best day, every day. Our mission is to provide compassionate home care so that the families we serve have peace of mind knowing their loved ones are receiving the support they need to enjoy the quality of life they deserve.
Core Values
We live these core values every day, without compromise. It is what we believe in above all else as they guide our home care company and team members to help us achieve our mission.
