Your Neighbors, Your Care Team

For nearly 25 years, Araceli Gutierrez has dedicated her career to helping seniors live safely, comfortably, and with dignity in the place they call home. She believes that exceptional care begins with genuine human connection — and she has made it her life’s work to ensure that the clients and caregivers her teams serve feel seen, valued, and supported.

As Senior Regional Director of Operations, Araceli leads with heart, transparency, and authenticity. She is a strong advocate for caregivers, recognizing them as the eyes, ears, and hearts of the organization — the ones who bring comfort, companionship, and compassion to every home they enter. Her leadership is rooted in creating positive, people-first environments where teams feel empowered to grow and deliver their very best.

Throughout her career, Araceli has overseen all facets of home care operations. She has designed and launched initiatives that strengthen care delivery and build operational excellence — always with the goal of improving outcomes for clients and supporting the professionals who make aging in place possible.

For Araceli, home care isn’t just a profession — it’s a calling. Her unwavering commitment to the delivery of exceptional care continues to inspire those she leads and serves throughout Southern California, Texas and Arizona.

Away from work, Araceli enjoys relaxing on the beach with a great read and cherishing meaningful time with her family.

Angelica Lopez, MSG, CMC, is the General Manager for TheKey in California's Inland Empire, overseeing operations in Riverside and Palm Desert. A gerontologist with more than eight years of experience in aging services, she holds a Master's Degree in Gerontology from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Mount Saint Mary's University.

Angelica's career reflects a strong foundation in care management, medical social work, and critical intervention services. Before stepping into general management, she served as a Life Care Manager, providing holistic assessments, individualized care planning, and coordinated support across healthcare settings. Her expertise in navigating complex transitions and advocating for clients informs her leadership today. Angelica leads with clinical insight, compassion, and operational discipline. She is dedicated to empowering older adults to age safely at home while ensuring families receive thoughtful guidance, seamless coordination, and dignified, person-centered care.

Janetta Rhoades is a Client Success Manager at TheKey in Palm Desert, California, where Janetta supports families seeking dependable in-home care for aging loved ones. By meeting with clients and their support networks, Janetta develops a clear understanding of personal routines, preferences, and care priorities.

Janetta collaborates with caregivers and care teams to help ensure services remain thoughtful and responsive as needs change. Known for a calm, relationship-focused approach, Janetta works to create a supportive experience for both clients and their families.

Through attentive planning and consistent follow-up, Janetta helps ensure clients receive personalized care that supports comfort, dignity, and the ability to continue living independently at home.

For nearly 25 years, Araceli Gutierrez has dedicated her career to helping seniors live safely, comfortably, and with dignity in the place they call home. She believes that exceptional care begins with genuine human connection — and she has made it her life’s work to ensure that the clients and caregivers her teams serve feel seen, valued, and supported.

As Senior Regional Director of Operations, Araceli leads with heart, transparency, and authenticity. She is a strong advocate for caregivers, recognizing them as the eyes, ears, and hearts of the organization — the ones who bring comfort, companionship, and compassion to every home they enter. Her leadership is rooted in creating positive, people-first environments where teams feel empowered to grow and deliver their very best.

Throughout her career, Araceli has overseen all facets of home care operations. She has designed and launched initiatives that strengthen care delivery and build operational excellence — always with the goal of improving outcomes for clients and supporting the professionals who make aging in place possible.

For Araceli, home care isn’t just a profession — it’s a calling. Her unwavering commitment to the delivery of exceptional care continues to inspire those she leads and serves throughout Southern California, Texas and Arizona.

Away from work, Araceli enjoys relaxing on the beach with a great read and cherishing meaningful time with her family.

Angelica Lopez, MSG, CMC, is the General Manager for TheKey in California's Inland Empire, overseeing operations in Riverside and Palm Desert. A gerontologist with more than eight years of experience in aging services, she holds a Master's Degree in Gerontology from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Mount Saint Mary's University.

Angelica's career reflects a strong foundation in care management, medical social work, and critical intervention services. Before stepping into general management, she served as a Life Care Manager, providing holistic assessments, individualized care planning, and coordinated support across healthcare settings. Her expertise in navigating complex transitions and advocating for clients informs her leadership today. Angelica leads with clinical insight, compassion, and operational discipline. She is dedicated to empowering older adults to age safely at home while ensuring families receive thoughtful guidance, seamless coordination, and dignified, person-centered care.

Janetta Rhoades is a Client Success Manager at TheKey in Palm Desert, California, where Janetta supports families seeking dependable in-home care for aging loved ones. By meeting with clients and their support networks, Janetta develops a clear understanding of personal routines, preferences, and care priorities.

Janetta collaborates with caregivers and care teams to help ensure services remain thoughtful and responsive as needs change. Known for a calm, relationship-focused approach, Janetta works to create a supportive experience for both clients and their families.

Through attentive planning and consistent follow-up, Janetta helps ensure clients receive personalized care that supports comfort, dignity, and the ability to continue living independently at home.