About Florida Caregivers

About Florida Caregivers—Your Citrus County Care Family

Florida Caregivers is a family-owned and female-led nurse registry with over 11 years of heart and dedication in Citrus County, Florida. Specializing in home health and caregiver services, we bring together a trusted team of registered nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Home Health Aides (HHAs), homemakers, and companions. Whether it’s round-the-clock nursing care or help with daily tasks like bathing, grooming, medication reminders, housekeeping, or rides to doctor’s appointments, we’re here to make life easier and brighter for you or your loved one.

Care You Can Count On

Every caregiver we refer is carefully chosen to meet our high standards. With nationwide background checks, health screenings, reference verifications, and proper Florida licensing, we ensure our team is skilled, reliable, and ready to care. We proudly accept long-term care insurance and private pay, making quality care accessible for Citrus County families. Our promise? To deliver affordable, top-notch in-home support that lets seniors stay in the comfort of home as long as possible.

A Personal Touch, A Higher Purpose

At Florida Caregivers, we’re more than a service—we’re your neighbors. Our mission is to build personal relationships, providing the highest level of care while uplifting the quality of life for our clients and their families. From our family to yours, we’re committed to growing our team of compassionate caregivers to serve Citrus County with excellence. Have questions or want to join us? Reach out today—we’d love to connect!

		Katie Tyre, Owner/Administrator Katie is a wife of 20 years and mother of two children. Originally from south Florida, Katie relocated to Ocala in 2005, then Citrus County in 2012. She and Colleen began Florida Caregivers in 2014, with the goal of more personalized care for seniors in the area. Witnessing very poor standards of care and monitoring with other companies, Katie and Colleen knew they could do better and began the company with a clear vision, for more personalized private duty care, maintaining the highest quality of care. While running Florida Caregivers, she has also been able to homeschool her children and run music programs at her church.
		Colleen E. Gaines, R.N. and Owner Colleen E. Gaines, R.N. is a wife, mother, and grandmother of beautiful twins. As a navy wife, she has lived in various parts of the country, but has always called Florida home. With a degree in nursing from Pensacola State College, she began her career in nursing in 1989. She continued her journey when she began doing home care in 1994. As a nurse registry owner since 2003, Colleen has always looked for ways to not only care for her patients but to ensure their quality of life and dignity was maintained in their home.