DeLyte Specht
Our founder, DeLyte Specht
DELYTE SPECHT
1925-2004
Golden Heart was built on family values and a vision of keeping people safe and independent in their own homes. In 1990, DeLyte Specht saw the need for reliable home care in the Brainerd area and started Golden Heart. Her daughter, Sue Grattan, soon joined her, and together they provided dependable, compassionate in-home services to families who needed support for their loved ones. DeLyte’s integrity, honesty, and dedication to excellence laid the foundation for everything Golden Heart has stood for over the years. Her mission was simple but powerful: to treat every client like family. That mission was carried on by Sue Grattan, and today the leadership rests with Melissa (Missy) Hines, who continues to guide Golden Heart with the same passion, values, and family spirit that began in 1990. For over 35 years, Golden Heart has remained proud to be a family caring for families, recognized as the #1 elder care provider in our community and the first agency in Crow Wing County certified for CFSS. Our history is one of legacy, leadership, and love and it continues to shape the care we provide today.
