Kathryn Murphy RN, MSN, CMC

Owner

At a very early age, I knew that taking care of others is what motivates me. At the age of 6, I knew I wanted to be a nurse. Years later after growing up in the Midwest where hard work ethics are a standard, opportunities allowed me to obtain both my Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in the Science of Nursing.

After rewarding careers as a nurse in the U.S. Navy (retired as a Commander) and the Mayo Foundation, I found myself being a caregiver in a much different capacity - taking care of my Father from 2000 miles away. As I learned to depend on and trust the caregivers who took care of my Father's daily needs, I found myself feeling guilt and frustration. "I should be there," I thought. "I should be the one taking care of him."

This was the reason I opened my Comfort Keepers office. I want to be here to help your loved one remain independent - because life's challenges pull you in many other directions and you just can't be here or don't have the time or energy it takes to care of an aged loved one. I want to bring the convenience of assisted living to your loved one in Jacksonville, Florida and bring you a sense of peace knowing your loved one is being taken care of by loving, professional and compassionate caregivers.

Our services enhance aging in place and are provided in the Jacksonville area communities of Duval, Clay, and Saint Johns Counties. I look forward to working with your families.

Neeta Pubbi MBA

General Manager

Neeta has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources. She has her MBA combined with a vast knowledge and experience in workforce planning, recruiting, team building and performance management, She has spent 5 years as a business owner and has been a Director at a skilled care facility. She is a caretaker for family members and understands the needs of our clients. Her role is to oversee all of the day-to-day operations performed by the office staff.

Susan Fogarty BSN, RN

RN Care Advisor

Susan began caring for the elderly at a skilled nursing facility when she was attending college. She cares for our clients as if they are members of her own family. Her passion for caring led her to Comfort Keepers in 2012. As an RN, Susan works with our caregivers to ensure competence in basic clinical skills. She establishes care plans for new clients and reassesses the care for existing clients. She especially enjoys working with our VA clients and ensuring their home health needs are met.

Virginia Wendler BSN, RN

RN Care Advisor

Virginia began caring for the elderly in 1983, as a CNA, in long term care facilities. After serving in both the Army and National Guard as a combat medic, she worked as a Medical Assistant and LPN. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing and has served in a diverse array of roles, She has always returned to her roots, caring for our elderly. She began her role at Comfort Keepers in January of 2024 . She loves offering our services to clients who can remain at home with our assistance.

Tyesha Dobbins

Office Coordinator

Tyesha joined our Comfort Keepers team in 2020. Her experiences as a Med Tech and Caregiver give her the insight on the vital role that she plays as an Office Coordinator. She is responsible for setting client schedules and finding solutions for our clients' care concerns. She also assists with recruiting new caregivers and the on-boarding process. She believes positive communication and an open heart are two vital qualities of caregiving.