Company Profile

Quality Life Homes was founded in 1991 with the goal of providing warm and comfortable homes for seniors in their twilight years. Its founder, Tom Sather, is a former United States Marine Corps helicopter pilot who served his country in support of combat operations in Cambodia and Vietnam in the early 70’s. After his military service, Tom entered the business world. In 1980, he co-founded one of Orange County’s largest real estate, escrow and mortgage companies, which he ran successfully for nearly a decade.

In 1991, Tom turned his attention to the elderly residential care business. The percentage of senior-aged Americans was growing rapidly and the demand for residential care facilities was high, yet the supply was not there. “It was a poorly served industry with few options for high-quality care,” says Tom. “For the most part, there were just small operators who took a few people into their own homes.” Having identified a deficiency in the industry, Tom went to work solving the problem. He sold his real estate company and turned his many years of business and management experience toward elderly residential care.

Tom implemented a fresh approach from the ground up. He started by choosing the lovely community of Laguna Niguel as the setting for Quality Life Homes. Situated just above the Dana Point Harbor and conveniently located in south Orange County, Laguna Niguel is noted for its safety and serenity. Beautiful, single-story homes overlooking the El Niguel Golf Course were selected for the residences and all five Quality Life Homes are located within a two-block radius. This clustering of the homes in one upscale neighborhood results in a hands-on management style for Tom, and more visiting opportunities for residents living near each other!

Each Quality Life Home has a cozy den that overlooks the wide expanse of golf course and serves as a daily gathering spot for residents. All of the homes are tastefully decorated with comfortable, clean furniture and are fully appointed. Three home-cooked meals are served daily by attentive and friendly staff that provides high standards of personal care and a unique home-like atmosphere for residents. Each home has two full-time caregivers who are highly trained in their field.

Since its founding in 1991, Quality Life Homes has gained a reputation as one of the best elderly care operators in south Orange County. It has succeeded at providing upscale elderly residential care at affordable prices for Orange County seniors.