About Our Agency
Dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors throughout Connecticut with compassionate, professional companion care.
Patrick R. Etienne, RN
A Registered Nurse with over 30 years of healthcare experience and past leadership as Director and Assistant Director of Nursing in Connecticut. Patrick personally oversees all client intakes, care planning, and quality assurance at Connecticut Caring Companions.
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Marie-Rose Simbizi, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse, BSN · Certified Dementia Practitioner
Marie-Rose Simbizi brings 16+ years of progressive nursing leadership, including Director of Nursing roles at skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities across Connecticut and Massachusetts. As Director of Care Services, she leads all client intake assessments, individualized care plan development, caregiver field supervision, and professional liaison with discharge planners, case managers, and healthcare facilities.
Her nursing background ensures every client referred to Connecticut Caring Companions receives a seamless, well-coordinated transition from facility to home. Together with founder Patrick R. Etienne, RN, her leadership makes the agency owned and operated by Registered Nurses.
Certifications
Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) · Wound Care Certified (VOHRA) · Gerontology Certified · QAPI Specialist · State Survey Preparedness & DNS Leadership
“Every client we serve has been entrusted to us by a family or a healthcare team that expects skilled coordination and human compassion in equal measure. That is the standard we hold ourselves to.”
— Marie-Rose Simbizi, BSN, RN
Marie-Rose Simbizi, BSN, RN
Director of Care Services
Why Dual-RN Leadership Matters
While Connecticut Caring Companions is a non-medical agency and does not provide skilled nursing, having two Registered Nurses at the helm means care decisions are informed by real nursing judgment. The result for families and referral partners: more accurate intake, earlier identification of changes in condition, and dependable continuity of care from hospital or facility to home.
Our Mission
Connecticut Caring Companions, LLC was founded on the belief that every senior deserves to age with dignity, independence, and companionship. We understand that choosing care for a loved one is one of the most important decisions a family can make.
Our mission is to provide professional, non-medical companion care services that enhance quality of life while allowing seniors to remain in the comfort of their own homes. We specialize in Alzheimer's and Dementia care, offering specially trained caregivers who approach each client with patience, respect, and genuine compassion.
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Trusted by families across Connecticut
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Always here when you need us
Why Families Choose Us
- Specialized Training: Our caregivers receive specialized training in Alzheimer's and Dementia care, ensuring they can provide the highest quality support.
- Background-Checked Staff: Every caregiver undergoes comprehensive background checks and reference verification.
- Flexible Scheduling: From a few hours a week to 24-hour live-in care, we adapt to your unique needs.
- Statewide Coverage: We serve all communities across Connecticut, from urban centers to rural towns.
- Personalized Care Plans: Every client receives a customized care plan tailored to their specific needs and preferences.