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Meet Our Team

We believe every family in the area deserves tailor made in-home senior care with a compassionate touch. That's why we established Home Instead® of Uniontown, PA.

Proudly Serving Aging Adults & Their Families

Our Promise

As a locally owned business, our team offers friendly, responsive service right in your neighborhood. Families love our team because we:
  • Do what we say we’re going to do – each and every time
  • Solve care problems using compassionate, person-centered solutions
  • Engage in thoughtful relationships with the families we serve
  • Give back to our community
About Us
Meet Our Home Care Team
Matt Lenart

Matt Lenart, Franchise Owner

Matt is the Franchise Owner of Home Instead. Matt has a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Matt served in the United States Army as a Lieutenant deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Matt’s family has been involved in the senior care industry for over two decades. Matt started his journey with Home Instead by opening the Uniontown, PA franchise in 2014; five years later Matt opened a franchise in Morgantown, WV. Matt continued his journey and acquired the Home Instead franchise in Export, PA, in 2024 which he subsequently relocated to Greensburg, PA, and he is now also the owner of the Oakmont, PA franchise.

Matt’s belief is that everyone should have the opportunity to age with dignity and grace in the comfort of their home. Matt is known for his genuine care for both the clients served and the employees who support them. The team at Home Instead aspires to enhance the lives of aging adults and their families under Matt’s dedicated leadership and guidance.

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Joyce Mertz, General Manager

Joyce joined the team as General Manager in the Uniontown office in 2021 and assumed the additional role of General Manager of the Morgantown, WV office in 2024. She has 39 years of experience in the health care industry including home care, home health care, private duty skilled and unskilled care, facility staffing, and hospice services in various positions ranging from Community Liaison to Administrator. Joyce is responsible for the growth and development of the franchise along with compliance and operations. Joyce is a strong leader who is compassionate and committed to providing quality care services to seniors in the community while maintaining a professional, well-trained team of Care Professionals. Joyce has devoted a lifetime to helping others in the community.

Charles Sandy

Charles Sandy, Client Care Manager

Charlie joined the Uniontown office team in 2020 as Client Care Manager developing outreach territories. Charlie has 10 years of experience in the health care industry including home care and behavioral health services ranging from Case Manager to Office Manager. Charlie is currently an Emergency Medical Technician in Somerset County. Charlie is responsible for overseeing client care, conducting client care consultations, and assuring that clients are receiving excellent quality care. Charlie is dedicated and deeply committed to relationship-based care.

Patricia Brandstetter

Patricia Brandstetter, Client Care Coordinator

Patty joined the team as Client Care Coordinator in the Uniontown office in 2022. Patty earned a Certified Nursing Assistant certification from Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center. She has 31 years of experience in the health care industry ranging from CNA to Home Care Operations Supervisor. Patty is responsible for conducting client Care consultations and providing ongoing quality assurance with both clients and Care Professionals. Patty’s caregiving experience shines through when building strong relationships with clients, families and the Care Professional staff.

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Marci Defranks, Lead Care Pro

Marci joined the Uniontown office team in 2017 as a Care Professional with 28 years of experience in the health care industry including home care, personal care residential living, and hospice. Marci earned a Certified Nursing Assistant certification and applied this knowledge to oversee operations at a local personal care home. Her kindness and compassion were displayed while working as a CNA in hospice. Marci quickly moved up to Lead Care Professional at Home Instead where she conducts Care Professional introductions to clients and families. She is also involved in Care Professional supportive training and offers ongoing Care Professional engagement with compassion.

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Rita Richards, Service Coordinator

Rita joined the Uniontown office team in 2023 as Service Coordinator with 24 years of experience as a scheduler in the health care industry including home care, home health care, facility staffing, and private duty skilled and unskilled services. She has 50 years of experience in the health care industry ranging from Caregiver to Unit Clerk in the NICU and Emergency Departments of local hospitals. Rita’s knowledge of caregiving adds another layer of compassion to ensuring that clients receive the care they need and Care Professionals have the schedules that support successful, consistent care.

Lauren Malec

Lauren Malec, Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator

Lauren joined the team in 2023 as the Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator with 7 years of experience as a recruiter in the health care industry including home care, home health care, facility staffing, and private duty skilled and unskilled services. Lauren earned an Associate Degree in Business Administration from Pennsylvania Highland’s Community College. Lauren’s friendly and approachable demeanor ensures that all candidates are informed and guided from the time of application through the hiring process. Lauren is committed to building a strong team of skilled, compassionate Care Professionals who can deliver exceptional care to clients.

Samantha Ardery

Samantha Ardery, Human Resources

Samantha joined the Uniontown office team in 2025 in the Human Resources. Sam has 6 years of experience in human resources through various industries focusing on recruiting, hiring, administering benefits and retention of staff. She is working on a Bachelor of Science degree at Southern New Hampshire University and is the owner of an LLC that offers consulting services to smaller businesses through virtual support. Sam’s experience in caregiving provides her with genuine compassion and an understanding of home care services. Her commitment to the Care Professional staff is evident through promoting recognition and incentive programs.

Heather Urban

Heather Urban, Billing and Payroll Specialist

Heather joined the team in 2022 as the Billing and Payroll Specialist. Heather has 15 years of experience in the health care industry including working as an Internal Account Representative and Administrative Assistant supporting billing. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing from Slippery Rock University. Heather plays a crucial role ensuring the smooth transition of billing to clients and their families. She is committed to working diligently to ensure accuracy and direct communication to answer any questions that may arise. Heather maintains professionalism and clarity when handling payroll timeliness and while addressing any concerns from internal and external staff.

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Our Team

Your Home Instead team in Uniontown, PA possesses a heartfelt desire to work with older adults in the community. It is our ultimate goal to forge extraordinary relationships between our clients and their Care Professionals

We are always looking for the right people that are dependable and compassionate to become Care Pros. We have available home care careers in these cities:

Belle Vernon, Johnstown, Windber, Carmichaels, Farmington, Connellsville, Masontown, Perryopolis, Smithfield, Waynesburg, Brownsville and Somerset

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