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MEET TANYA CARGILL

The founder and CEO of Medicore

Tanya Cargill is the visionary leader behind Medicore, a trusted adult day center dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. With over a decade of experience in the care industry, Tanya has been the driving force behind Medicore’s growth and success.

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Leading with Purpose and Passion

Tanya Cargill’s journey to founding Medicore in 2009 began with her deep desire to address a gap in care for individuals with developmental disabilities. Early in her career, Tanya worked in the care industry, where she frequently encountered individuals who were underserved and often neglected. She noticed that many of the consumers would arrive at programs unkempt and lacking basic support in their daily lives. This lack of holistic care weighed heavily on her.

 

Realizing that these individuals needed more than just programs—they needed personal care and consistent, reliable transportation—Tanya set out to create a service that would address these challenges. Tanya was inspired to become certified in home care. Medicore was born, initially as a transportation service designed to help individuals with developmental disabilities get to and from essential appointments and activities. Tanya knew that by providing dependable and compassionate transportation, she could help improve the quality of life for her consumers, ensuring that they could access the services they needed with dignity.

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As she worked closely with the community, Tanya soon realized that transportation alone was not enough. Many individuals were still arriving unkempt, highlighting the need for more comprehensive support. This led her to expand Medicore’s offerings beyond transportation. The company began providing homemaker personal care services, assisting individuals with daily tasks like hygiene, meal preparation, and other in-home needs. This expansion was a direct response to what Tanya observed in her community—people needed more than just a ride; they needed someone to care for them in their day-to-day lives.

 

With a relentless commitment to improving the lives of those in her care, Tanya guided Medicore’s growth from a small, specialized transportation service into a full-fledged adult day center that offers a broad spectrum of services. Today, Medicore serves as a beacon of support for adults with developmental disabilities, providing not only transportation and personal care but also programs that foster independence, social interaction, and personal development.

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Tanya’s vision for Medicore has always been rooted in compassion and inclusion. Under her leadership, the center has grown into a multi-location organization, serving a broad and diverse community while maintaining the values that she established from the start. Medicore continues to thrive because of Tanya’s unwavering dedication to ensuring that each person who walks through its doors is able to grow, develop, and explore.

Stories of Triumph: Celebrating Resilience and Impact at Medicore

A pivotal moment in Medicore’s founding came when Cris Hurst and her son Brian, dissatisfied with the care Brian received elsewhere, approached Tanya. They urged her to create something more than just another care center. They wanted a place that was fun, vibrant, and filled with life—where individuals like Brian could thrive. After significant research into regulations and deep reflection, Tanya accepted the challenge. Together with her management team, she set out to create a center that would be a source of pride, not just another "dump." Overcoming early hurdles like finding the right location and renovating it into a welcoming space, Tanya’s vision for a fun, vibrant center began to take shape.

 

One of Medicore’s most defining moments came during the COVID-19 pandemic. As many care providers filed for bankruptcy and closed their doors, Medicore adapted. The center shifted into a respite care facility, stepping in when hospitals and group homes shut down. "We were there for families when they needed us most," Tanya reflects. During the pandemic, Medicore provided 24/7 support for those who had nowhere else to go, including some who were left homeless. Adapting to the state’s regulations, including limiting groups to 10 people, Medicore continued to provide care, with staff donning masks and gloves, even risking their own health and safety to ensure the well-being of their consumers. "We fought and we survived one of our nation’s most trying times," Tanya says. The center’s ability to weather this storm was a powerful testament to the commitment and resilience of Tanya and her team.

 

When COVID restrictions lifted and consumers were welcomed back to the center, the feeling was one of pure joy and triumph. "It was the greatest accomplishment we’ve ever had," Tanya proudly shares. The staff had pulled together during a time of extreme hardship, and they emerged stronger, their mission to make a difference never wavering.

 

One of the many memorable stories that embodies Medicore’s values is the experience of a non-verbal consumer who uses a wheelchair. Despite her Individual Support Plan (ISP) indicating that she was non-verbal, staff worked patiently with her on her speech. One day, she began saying a few words—an emotional moment that brought tears to the eyes of the staff. “Those small victories for Medicore are huge milestones for individuals and their families,” says Tanya. Stories like this are the heart of Medicore’s work, showcasing the profound difference that dedicated care and perseverance can make.

 

From vibrant art on the walls to consumers proudly wearing tie-dye shirts they made themselves, Tanya’s original vision for the center has come to life. Every day, the staff at Medicore arrive ready to make a difference, knowing that the work they do has a lasting impact on both individuals and their families. Tanya sums it up perfectly: "Even when the circumstances get stressful, frustrating, and sometimes unbearable, we all return the next day—ready to make a difference, ready to change lives."

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