Our Staff at BrightStar Care® The Monterey Peninsula

Our experienced and compassionate staff is dedicated to caring for your loved one as if they were family. Get to know our team.

  • Richard Blut

    Owner and Director of Operations

    Richard brings over twenty years of comprehensive experience in administrative and operations roles within large public organizations, including a prominent hospital setting. His expertise spans administration and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as all aspects of human resources, employee engagement, customer experience, and systems automation.

    Driven by a deep passion for helping others, Richard has a strong track record of community involvement, notably serving as President of his local Alzheimer’s Association. His professional journey is marked by a commitment to blending his extensive background with a genuine desire to make a meaningful impact on those in need. Richard holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Reno, and an MBA from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

  • Kathleen Stinchcombe

    Director of Nursing
    Kathleen Stinchcombe brings over 26 years of registered nursing experience in a wide variety of health care settings – ICU, Emergency Room, Post Anesthesia, Medical Surgical, Acute Rehabilitation, and Telemetry.  For the last five years she served as a case manager in home health nursing on the Monterey Peninsula. In addition to her nursing degree, she holds degrees in Literature and Journalism from California State University. She attended the Maurine Church Coburn School of Nursing at Monterey Peninsula College where she founded THE CENTRAL LINE, a newsletter for nursing students, which is now in its thirty fourth year of publication.
  • Ann Blut

    Owner and Client Relations Director

Our Caregivers

Our team of care professionals thoroughly screened and trained to provide the highest quality care to your family or your patients. Learn more about our compassionate and trustworthy caregivers.


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Please contact us today to schedule a complimentary consultation or call BrightStar Care of The Monterey Peninsula at 831.200.4555.

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