Founded by Donna Rybacki, American Senior Home Finders is a family-owned business helping families with the growing need for quality senior care. We work with a team of senior care professionals to help you find what you need for your loved one. Our job is not complete until you find that IDEAL place to call home. We work with you every step of the way and connect you to all of the resources that are available for your needs.

Donna has been active and effective in the field of education for over 20 years, helping in the community in many areas. Teaching children around the world effective study skills, educating and counseling families and working with people to rebuild after natural disaster, she is a Certified Senior Advisor® specializing in Senior Living Placement and Senior Care Services.

Donna Rybacki
Founder & Principle Senior Care Advisor

Donna holds an RCFE Administrator Certification from the State of California Department of Social Services. She has earned her associates degree in Business Administration as well as Business Management, Marketing, Communication and Public Relations.

Additionally, Donna has further experience including:

•22 years of experience as a teacher and educator
•15 years of experience as an Executive Administrator
•15 years of experience as a Volunteer Minister*
•15 years of experience as an active CERT* Member

Donna, and American Senior Home Finders have achieved the Tustin Small Business Excellence Award in 2016, 2017 and 2018. This recognition is given to companies that have demonstrated long-term value as well as a positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community.

Donna Rybacki, CSA®

Brooke Holmes | CEO

Brookeh@AmericanSeniorHomeFinders.com
Direct (714) 202-6270

Brooke has always had a passion for helping her community and society at large. In early childhood she was very involved and participated in social betterment activities and volunteer opportunities. This passion led her to places such as: Thailand, South Africa, helping with the aftermath or Hurricane Katrina and other world catastrophes.

Through her humanitarian efforts she went in the direction of helping others, in any way that she could. In the business world this translated into Marketing and Management.

She has been with the company since the beginning. Brooke manages the marketing aspects of the business as well as ensuring the families get the help they need in the time frame that’s needed.

Jamie Ambat, Senior Care Advisor
Orange County

Jamie@AmericanSeniorHomeFinder.com
Direct (949) 272-3019

With over 21 years of experience as a senior care professional, Jamie has supported hundreds of families, earning a stellar reputation as a senior care specialist. She consistently prioritizes her clients’ best interests and has undergone extensive training in areas such as Alzheimer’s disease, body mechanics, elder abuse, and the various forms of dementia. Jamie finds joy in connecting with families and learning about their unique stories. 

She understands the profound impact a suitable, uplifting living environment can have on one’s physical and mental health.

A Southern California native, Jamie embodies the quintessential California spirit. She and her husband brought up their two children in the heart of California.  Beyond her dedication to senior care, Jamie cherishes time with her family and friends, relishes beach visits, and nurtures the hummingbirds in her garden—a pastime passed down from her grandparents.

Jamie serves as a Senior Care Advisor for Orange County.

Christie Petiprin, Senior Care Advisor
Orange County

Christie@AmericanSeniorHomeFinders.com
Direct (949) 228-9511

Christie is driven by her passion for helping others, leading her to a career in aging studies. With a Gerontology degree and expertise in Dementia Care, Care Management, Programing and Activity Planning, she’s grounded in knowledge. Christie has navigated through various roles in Senior Living operations, from Marketing to Executive Director, managing Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care communities with precision and impacting the lives of hundreds of seniors and their families.

Her focus is straightforward: to find the right care solutions for families, relieving them of any burdens. In 2023, Christie’s commitment took her to Orange County, integrating her professional and personal lives.

Beyond her work, Christie’s life is full of adventures, family visits in Michigan, raising her 3 children and spending time with her husband!

Michelle Lewis, Senior Care Advisor
San Diego

Michelle@AmericanSeniorHomeFinders.com
Direct (619) 273-3217

Michelle is a compassionate and dedicated professional with extensive training and experience in dementia care and activity planning. With over 8 years as an Memory Care and Activities Director, she knows first hand how important it is to find a home for seniors where they can live with dignity, purpose, and connection.

She understands first hand the challenges and emotional complexity that come with moving a loved one, and offers practical strategies to help navigate the experience.

In her free time, Michelle enjoys exploring new places, gardening, crocheting, and cherishing moments with her husband and their dog. She finds peace in nature and loves the simple joys of life.