About
Pathway2Hearts LLC
In October of 2023, Pathway2Hearts LLC was established by two best friends with a passion to help those with disabilities live a fulfilling life within their communities. We believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual is valued and empowered. Our mission is to create a space where families come together in unity, offering care and respect for each person’s independence while promoting a sense of belonging. We are dedicated to nurturing the unique needs of every resident, ensuring they have the freedom to thrive within a compassionate, family-oriented setting that honors diversity and personal growth. We now have eight Adult Family Homes and continuing to expand.
Our Mission
At Pathway2Hearts, our mission is to provide compassionate, personalized care in a warm, family-oriented environment. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for each resident by offering tailored services that promote dignity, independence, and well-being. Our dedicated staff strives to create a safe, nurturing atmosphere where individuals are respected, valued, and supported in every aspect of their daily lives. We believe in fostering strong relationships with families and the community, ensuring our residents feel at home, cared for and loved.
Respect and Dignity
We believe in treating every individual with the utmost respect, honoring their personal choices, and always upholding their dignity. Our goal is to create a compassionate environment where residents feel valued and heard.
Quality Of Life
We strive to enhance the quality of life for all residents, offering activities, amenities, and care that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Our aim is to create an environment where residents enjoy a fulfilling and enriching life.
Integrity and Transparency
Compassionate Care
We provide care that is not only professional but also compassionate. We strive to offer comfort, empathy, and understanding, ensuring that residents feel supported emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
Safety and Security
We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our residents, ensuring that they feel protected from harm while encouraging independence in a secure setting.
We operate with honesty, openness, and accountability in all our interactions. Residents and their families can trust that we will always act in their best interests, providing the necessary support to ensure their well-being.
Meet Yashica Booth
Yashica is a mother of five girls: Kenyetta, Jasmine, Tamera, Zenobia, and Kimoreya. She has been married to Gregory for three years and counting. Yashica is family-oriented and loves spending time with her family, shopping, and traveling.
Yashica has been in the healthcare field for over 30 years. She earned her certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant and a diploma as a Medical Assistant. Yashica has experience working with individuals with physical disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injuries, mental health challenges, advanced aging, and developmental disabilities. She has also served as a Program Manager for several group homes and as a Resident Care Coordinator at an assisted living facility, overseeing 100+ residents.
Due to Yashica's strong work ethic, many nurses and administrators she worked with encouraged her to open her own Adult Family Home. This encouragement motivated her to finally do so.
Meet Vonetta Garland
Vonetta is married to Andre, her partner of 20 years and one of her greatest supporters. Together they share 5 Adult children and 3 grandchildren. Vonetta enjoys spending time with family, cooking and traveling.
Vonetta started her career in the healthcare field in 1993 after relocating to St. Paul, Minnesota from Chicago, IL where she was born and raised. In her 30+ years of experience and many roles, from Certified Nursing Assistant to Program manager, she was trained in all different areas of the Assisted Living Community. Working in Children and Adult Group Homes, Psychiatric hospitals and in schools as an Education assistant. Serving Developmentally Disabled, Mental health, Traumatic brain injury, Autism, ADHD and High behavioral clients, Vonetta found this to become her passion as it was rewarding to make a difference in someone else’s life.
Vonetta has received several awards and certifications throughout her time in the healthcare field. Vonetta exceeded great achievements in her roles in Healthcare, advancing in her career by providing support to her clients and staff. Vonetta’s passion is to make a difference in one's lives by giving them a voice and enhancing their ability to achieve reachable goals. Vonetta’s commitment and empathy towards building a safe and pleasant home environment for individuals is precedence.
What Others are Saying
"A Wonderful Agency to work with"
Pathway 2 Hearts has been a wonderful agency to work with. Their caregivers are thoughtful and caring. Working with adults who need help with personal cares can be hard, and they provide the assistance with respect, maintaining the individual's dignity. They ensure that their residents attend required medical appointments, receive prescribed medications, and follow a daily routine. They are excellent at communicating with guardians and teams- whether it 's to report a concern or to share a joyful moment. It has been a joy to work with Pathway 2 Hearts and we are hopeful we can continue for many years to come.
Marie VanSomeren, Guardian, CGS, Inc.