A Life to Live Home Care

01/10/2026

2025 was all about building a foundation of trust in the community! In 2026 we are building a platform of respect! I am so excited to announce we will be rolling out an employer PAID health package, at no cost to our employees!

01/07/2026

Anyone who owns a business knows this feeling.
The quiet dread. The sleepless nights.
The constant “what did we miss?” running on a loop in your head.

Audits aren’t just about paperwork — they’re emotional.
They test your systems, your team, and honestly… you.

So I’m incredibly proud to share that our recent UPMC MCO audit resulted in zero deficiencies — only a minor adjustment to one written policy after reviewing EVV compliance, financials, caregiver files, client files, and state regulations.

And while I’m celebrating this moment, what matters most isn’t the outcome — it’s how we got here.

When you live, eat, and breathe your business…
When you obsess over doing things the right way — not the easy way…
When you treat compliance, care, and accountability as non-negotiables…

Success becomes less about luck and more about discipline.

That said — the real trick is never getting cocky.
Never believing you’ve “arrived.”
Never easing up.

Because the moment you do, standards slip — and people feel it.

We’ll continue to work just as hard tomorrow as we did yesterday.
We’ll continue to hold ourselves to the highest possible expectations.
And above all else, we’ll continue to remember who this work is for.

Our clients come first. Always.

Proud today.
Focused tomorrow.
Committed every single day.

12/19/2025

Eight months ago, we welcomed our very first client.

She wasn’t just the beginning of a business—she was the beginning of a mission.

When we first met her, she was living in a skilled nursing center. What she wanted was simple, yet profound: to go home. To regain independence. To live—not be confined by circumstance.

With the right support, advocacy, and belief in what was possible, she found the strength to leave skilled care and return to assisted living. And that wasn’t the end of the journey. Together with her family, we were able to take the next step—helping her transition into a home of her own, where she now lives with her niece and her cousin, who moved here all the way from Germany to be by her side.

She was fierce. She was funny. She was unapologetically herself. And most of all, she still had so much life left to live.

Today, as we close this chapter, there is deep gratitude mixed with emotion. Our very first client didn’t just receive care—she helped define what care should look like. She reminded us that aging does not mean giving up freedom, dignity, or choice.

Her ripple reaches far beyond her time with us. It lives in how we advocate, how we fight for seniors’ rights, and how we refuse to let people be reduced to a diagnosis, a placement, or a line item.

This is why we do what we do.
This is why A Life to Live Home Care exists.
And this is who we will always fight for. 💙

12/03/2025

We are excited to co-host this event alongside Providence Place Senior Living of Dover! If you are a member of the senior industry, come see us!

11/07/2025

Some days in elder care are hard.
You try your best to hold things together, but the disappointments pile up — caregivers who call off, clients who are let down, and the constant feeling that you’re fighting a losing battle.

Then a day like today happens… and it reminds you exactly why you keep doing this.

A caregiver called off last minute. I started making calls, one after another, hoping someone could help. Feeling hopeless, I reached that one caregiver — the kind you don’t have to beg. In the background, I heard them say to their family, “I’m going to work. I don’t know when I’ll be back. No, I wasn’t scheduled, but the owner’s on the phone and a client is in need. I love you too — I’ll see you later.”

Then came the sound of the car door shutting, the engine starting, and my heart softening. I called the client to say someone was on the way. You could hear the relief in their voice — and I felt it too.

When I hung up, I just sat there for a moment — overwhelmed.
Not because my evening was interrupted or because someone failed me again, but because someone showed up.
Because I heard in that caregiver’s voice the same spirit I used to have — the one that didn’t flinch when someone was in need.
Because I know what it means to say “yes” when you don’t have to. I know the sacrifice, the missed dinners, the tired body, and the quiet pride that comes after.

I am so incredibly grateful for the caregivers who still choose compassion when it’s inconvenient, who step up when others step back. There are days I sit in silence and just cry out of gratitude — because I see them, I feel them, and I remember being them.

I pray that one day — soon — this industry changes enough that those who give so freely of themselves are finally paid even a fraction of what they’re worth.

“They may never know what you give up, but they will always feel what you give.” - Daniel Hawkes

10/11/2025

💙 A Message of Profound Gratitude 💙

From the Desk of Daniel Hawkes, Owner — A Life to Live Home Care

There are moments in this line of work that stay with you forever.
Moments that remind you exactly why we do what we do.

As the owner of a home care agency, I live with the same worries that many of you carry — the long days, the sleepless nights, the constant hope that every client and every caregiver ends their day safely. One of our greatest fears is something happening that’s simply beyond our control.

But tonight, that fear turned into something extraordinary. Something beautiful.

This evening, one of our cherished clients and her caregiver went out to enjoy a simple, peaceful dinner together. What began as a quiet meal became a moment of courage that defines the very essence of caregiving.

Midway through their meal, the client suddenly appeared distressed — her eyes wide with fear, unable to speak. Without hesitation, her caregiver, on her very first professional shift, immediately recognized the signs and leapt into action. She asked if her client was okay, and when the only response was a shake of the head, she acted — no second-guessing, no panic, just pure instinct and compassion.

She performed the Heimlich maneuver.
She stayed calm.
And because of her courage and quick thinking, a life was saved.

That caregiver’s name is Donna Garver.

Donna — I don’t think words will ever fully capture the depth of gratitude and admiration I feel for you tonight. You didn’t just perform a skill. You embodied what this work is all about. You showed the truest, rawest form of love and humanity in a moment when it mattered most.

The universe placed you exactly where you needed to be, and you answered that call with grace, courage, and compassion. On your very first day, you reminded all of us that caregiving is more than a job — it’s a calling of the heart.

Because of you, a beloved client will go on to see tomorrow.
Because of you, a family still has their loved one.
Because of you, this world is a little brighter tonight.

From the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of our entire team at A Life to Live Home Care, thank you, Donna.
You didn’t just care — you saved.
You didn’t just respond — you became the miracle.

Your name will forever be part of this agency’s story, and I will never forget the gift of heart and humanity you gave today.

With immense pride and gratitude,
Daniel Hawkes
Owner, A Life to Live Home Care

10/01/2025

✨💙 We are beyond proud to celebrate OUR very own Todd Hess! 💙✨

The Pennsylvania Homecare Association has honored Todd as one of their Magic Moments Winners — and we couldn’t agree more!

Todd has gone above and beyond for our clients time and time again, showing up with compassion, dedication, and heart in every moment. To say he is loved by both the ALTL Admin Team and our clients is truly an understatement.

Todd represents exactly the kind of caregiver we strive for every single day — genuine, selfless, and full of heart. 🏆💫

👏 Please join us in congratulating Todd on this well-deserved recognition!

09/26/2025

I want to take a moment to share something personal, as both a business owner and someone who truly cares about people.

Every day, I do my very best to make sure our clients receive the highest quality care. I also do everything I can to support our caregivers—sometimes even going so far as to give hundreds of dollars out of my own pocket to help someone through a tough time.

But recently, I’ve had experiences that cut deep. I’ve helped people financially, only to have them walk away with no notice—leaving not only me, but most importantly, our clients, in a vulnerable place. When that happens, it isn’t just disappointing. It’s painful. It makes me question whether my efforts to lead with kindness are being valued, or taken for granted.

I want to be clear: this work is not just a business to me. People’s lives and dignity are at the center of everything we do. That’s why reliability, communication, and accountability matter so much. Without them, our clients suffer—and that is something I cannot and will not accept.

Even though these moments hurt, I refuse to let them break me or turn A Life to Live Home Care into a cold, corporate machine. Instead, they remind me to protect our mission, our clients, and those caregivers who truly embody compassion and commitment.

To those of you who show up with heart, who communicate, and who honor the responsibility of this work—thank you. You are the reason this agency is different, and I appreciate you more than words can say.

— Daniel

09/20/2025

09/19/2025

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🔥 We’re Breaking Barriers. We’re Changing Home Care. And We’re Just Getting Started. 🔥

One year ago, A Life to Live Home Care was just getting off the ground. Today, we’ve grown so much that it’s time to EXPAND — and we’re doing it in a BIG way.

📅 On November 15th, 2025, we’re moving into our brand-new space!
And with it comes something that will transform not just our agency, but our entire community…

✨ The launch of the Adeline Sterner Living Life Learning Center! ✨

This 2,500 square-foot center isn’t just another room with chairs and tables. It’s a MOVEMENT. A place where we’ll deliver FREE training and education — not only for our team, but for families, friends, neighbors, and ANYONE who wants the skills and knowledge to stand beside someone with a disability and do it with confidence, dignity, and compassion.

💥 Because here’s the truth: They broke Home Care. We’re fixing it.

And we want YOU to see it for yourself.

🎉 Stay tuned for our Welcome Event! 🎉
This is your chance to step inside, tour the new space, feel the energy, and discover why we’re different — why we refuse to accept “good enough,” and why we’re committed to changing lives one person at a time.

This isn’t just an expansion. It’s a revolution in care.
And it starts right here, right now.

💡 Come. Witness it. Be part of it.

09/18/2025

As a home‐care provider with deep roots right here in York County, A Life to Live Home Care is heartbroken by yesterday’s tragic loss. Three of our brave law enforcement officers lost their lives and two others remain in critical care. Our thoughts are with their families, colleagues, and all those hurt by this violence.
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In times like this, in a political climate where so much divides us, we must remember: we are stronger together. Now more than ever our community needs compassion, unity, and healing energy. Let us lift each other up. Let us hold each other together. And let us show that in York, PA, we care for all who are suffering.

We extend our hope for recovery to those injured. We honor the service and sacrifice of those who protected us. And we stand with every victim of violence in our community.

With solidarity and love,
A Life to Live Home Care