About the President

Phyllis Ettinger, M.A., M. Ed., is the president and CEO of Royal Health Care Services, a Licensed Home Care Agency with offices in Long Island and New York City. Ms. Ettinger was trained as a psychologist and holds an M.A. in Personality and Social Psychology and a M. Ed. in Counseling. Ms. Ettinger was formerly an adjunct professor of Psychology at the City University of New York and at the Helene Fuld School of Nursing. In 1989, Ms. Ettinger founded Royal Health Care Services, where she has created a community-based agency geared to meet the individual needs of each client, and a specialized dementia program dedicated to training personnel to care for Alzheimer's patients and their families.

Ms. Ettinger is currently the Chairperson of Service Providers Committee for the Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation Advisory Board. She is also a member of the Case Management Society of America, the Gerontologist Professionals of Long Island, the Nassau Senior Umbrella Network and the Professional Rehabilitation Association, where she was formerly a board member and trustee.

Phyllis Ettinger takes an active "hands on" role in every aspect of Royal Health Care Services. Each and every potential employee is personally interviewed and approved by Ms. Ettinger. Her high standards and personal attention have created an agency with a sterling reputation within the home health care community. She views every employee of Royal Health as a reflection on her professional reputation.