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Why choose us ?


We believe aging should feel empowering, not limiting. That’s why we provide personalized care with a human touch, helping older adults live safely and with purpose at home.

Your Team

Behind every phone call, visit, and update is your local team who genuinely cares.

We're here to help with whatever you need, whenever you need it.

Jay Maria

Jay Maria

Co-Owner

Jay is co-owner of Home Instead. Jay noticed a need for senior home care and companionship after watching his own family handle the hardships of Alzheimer's disease. Jay and his wife, Alyssa, opened this branch of Home Instead in 2003. Jay oversees the financial and operational parts of Home Instead and has a reputation for being a world-class fix-it man!

Alyssa Maria

Alyssa Maria

Co-Owner

Alyssa is co-owner of Home Instead. She and her husband, Jay, opened the Home Instead franchise in 2003. Alyssa works primarily in a marketing and client care capacity. Jay and Alyssa have four grown children and they live in the Back Mountain.

Heather Yaron

Heather Yaron

Service Coordinator

Heather understands the complicated needs of seniors and Care Pros. Heather gets familiar with the unique talents and capabilities of each Care Pro. She carefully matches clients and Care Pros to ensure the best fit! Heather lives in Plains with her fiancé, James, and their two dogs and a cat.

Peggy Novotka

Peggy Novotka

Office Manager

Peggy takes care of supervising the daily operations of the office. From client care, scheduling, recruiting, and training, Peggy makes sure it's done to the highest quality standards. Peggy is dedicated to making sure that our clients experience the peace of mind that having a compassionate Care Pro brings. Peggy lives in Taylor with her husband, Mike, and three of their eight children.

Mackenzie Whiting

Mackenzie Whiting

Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator

Mackenzie's role is so very important to Home Instead. She is in charge of finding, recruiting and screening people who will become our Care Pros. She knows who has passion for helping seniors. Using careful decision making, Mackenzie ensures that our Care Pros are extraordinary. Mackenzie lives in West Wyoming with her husband, Shawn, and their cats, Willow and Shadow.

Kelly Rogan

Kelly Rogan

Client Care Coordinator

As a Client Care Coordinator, Kelly ensures that the quality of our service is EXCEPTIONAL. After starting service with Home Instead, Kelly will follow up with you and your family making sure that the quality of our service exceeds your expectations. She will communicate regularly about schedule and Care Pro changes. Kelly lives in Shavertown with her two dogs, Lily and Bella.

Mike Wascavage

Mike Wascavage

Home Care Consultant

Mike works with referral providers such as hospitals and home health providers. He shares how Home Instead's services can benefit their patients to ensure a safe discharge to home. He follows up on our service inquiries, sharing how our services can be a wonderful living solution to those who want to live at home. Mike lives in Exeter with his wife, Miriah, and two children, Mila and Michael, and their dog, LuLu.

Our Social Purpose.


Our social purpose starts in Luzerne, PA but it carries on across the world. The Home Instead network works to create a world where people own their aging journeys. This vision drives us to expand the world’s capacity to care.

    Giving Back

    Home Instead helps older adults age with greater hope and success whether they're our clients or not.

    Be a Santa to a Senior

    Need help during the day? Overnight care? Weekend coverage? We offer flexible options, on-time visits, and reliable care from Care Pros you know and trust.

    Walk to End Alzheimers

    Home Instead walks to help end Alzheimer’s and support families affected by the disease with hope, awareness, and community care.

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    Free Care Resources

    We strive to help family caregivers navigate the aging journey by providing helpful, free resources.