With years of healthcare experience, Wendy listens and anticipates changing care needs for each family she assists. As a long time New Orlenas native, she knows the perfect communities to recommend based on specific needs and preferences.
About Wendy
Wendy Hemel LoCoco is the founder and owner of ElderChoice, a Senior Referral Placement Service. With her years of experience in healthcare, she decided now was the time to use her knowledge, skills and and talent to assist others with finding the right residential community. She provides individualized attention to each client and assists them in finding the best options to meet their needs. As a native New Orleanian, she is well informed of the options available to a senior, but with ElderChoice, the choice will always remain with you. Wendy graduated from Loyola University, and received a Masters in Health Administration from Tulane University. After graduation, Wendy completed a long-term care fellowship at Philadelphia Geriatric Center. She returned to New Orleans and worked at Wynhoven, before becoming Nursing Facility Administrator at Our Lady of Wisdom, which position she held for 10 years. When she left the realm of long-term care, she continued in the healthcare industry as Manager of urgent care clinics. Throughout her entire career, Wendy has always shared her vast knowledge on residential care for seniors. Now, through ElderChoice, she hopes to provide even more personalized insight to clients and their families.