About Us
About Tendercare
Our Story
Tendercare was created one spring day over thirty years ago while Leslie Tweed and her family were visiting an Indiana state park. While Leslie’s children were off playing, she sat at a nearby picnic table talking with a mother of a medically complex child. This parent was searching for in-home nursing services for her child but had been unable to find a provider. Leslie, a pediatric nurse, stepped in to help.
For over three decades, we’ve been dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate in-home services to families like yours. Founded by Leslie Tweed and Jim Deitchman—and now proudly led by their children Eric, Kelly, and Kyle—Tendercare is deeply rooted in family values that prioritize excellence, love and integrity in care.
With offices in Indianapolis and Lawrenceburg, Tendercare serves families across the state, ensuring that support in every home and community is always within reach.
The Tendercare Difference
At Tendercare, we understand that trust is the cornerstone of caregiving. That’s why we combine professional, skilled care with the warmth of a family-owned and operated business. We tailor each patient’s experience with the right-fit support team. We aren’t just caregivers—we’re advocates, allies, and partners in your journey.
Whether we’re providing care to children, adults, or veterans, our commitment is always to deliver services with heart, tailored to the ever-changing needs of the families we serve.
Our Mission
To affirm the life and dignity of our patients by providing a variety of at-home healthcare services that empower families as active participants in the care of their loved ones.
Our Vision
Tendercare is committed to providing supportive care in the familiar setting of home, where families feel empowered and involved in their loved one's care journey.
Our Promise to You
We'll provide the best personalized in-home care delivered by personalized and experienced nurses, therapists, and aides. Every member of the Tendercare family is treated with respect, ensuring relationships built on excellence, love and integrity.
Family-Owned & Operated
Our family-run approach ensures every patient feels seen, heard, and cared for—just as we would care for our own family.
The Values That Guide Us
We deliver services and support with warmth and heart, treating each patient as part of our family.
Honest and transparent care is the foundation of everything we do.
For over 30 years, families have counted on us to be there when they need us most.
We actively amplify the voices of our patients and their families in the community, because these are the voices that spark systems change.
