SYNERGY HomeCare in Des Moines is owned and operated by the husband-and-wife duo of Shad and Melissa Sleeth, who first joined the SYNERGY HomeCare network in 2022, following their earlier careers in staffing and real estate. Their new Des Moines location marks the opening of their second caregiving business, joining their successful operation in Peoria, Illinois.

The Sleeths and their team of caregivers assist residents throughout Clive, Ankeny, Grimes, Johnston, Urbandale, and West Des Moines with a range of services, including companion care, personalized in-home assistance, and specialized support for individuals managing chronic health conditions or recovering from illness or surgery.

Before entering the home care industry, both Shad and Melissa had already developed successful careers in service-based business and real estate. Shad, who holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational and Interpersonal Communication, spent a significant portion of his career in growth-oriented roles with companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 organizations. His most recent position was working as the head of a 4,000-person staffing company. Melissa has a career background in sales and human resources, with extensive experience as an HR Manager for a major engineering staffing company. While there, she focused most of her efforts on recruitment and retention, skills that would later help the Sleeths quickly and successfully launch their first SYNERGY HomeCare location in Illinois.

The Sleeths were eventually drawn to home care due to their personal experiences caring for both of their fathers. Shad’s father had been diagnosed with ALS and required 24/7 care, while Melissa’s father also battled dementia and diabetes. Together, the two took on the mantle of working as primary family caregivers, and in doing so, they found a new sense of purpose.

SYNERGY HomeCare in Des Moines provides a wide range of non-medical care options. Companion care includes assistance with cooking, shopping, running errands, light housekeeping, and other tasks that allow clients to live independently. Personal care assists with bathing, dressing, using the toilet, and other activities of daily life.