We were founded under the vision and leadership of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jela Maretic, a healthcare professional with more than 30 years of experience in clinical areas including:

• catastrophic care management
• acute and subacute care
• private duty care and staffing

With the last decade of her career focusing on homecare, Jela’s experience and knowledge in the field translate into better patient care. Jela recognizes that knowledge is power—and ensures that each team member is properly trained on an annual basis to keep up with the latest in modern-day medicine as it pertains to delivering the best home care.

Additionally, Jela fosters a family-owned and operated culture at Gratitude Homecare. She is committed to creating a beautifully kind environment for her team that leads to better relationship-building, communication, trust, empathy, security, and care for patients and their loved ones.

Jela loves to travel.  Most recently she spent time in Italy touring Rome, Vatican City, Florence, Senna and Umbria.  She looks forward to visiting Alaska in the near future.  At home, Jela is focused on spending time with her family which includes, three children and her two precious dogs.

Jela is committed to supporting charities and is a member of the Annual Walk Committee for the Alzheimer’s Association.  In addition, Gratitude Homecare is a supporter of the Phillips Fund, a scholarship-based charity providing the opportunity to attend Don Bosco Prep and Bergen Community College.