Matthew is a graduate of Lander University, where he earned his BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in Healthcare management. He has been working in healthcare his entire career. He is a licensed Assisted Living Administrator in South Carolina. Matthew’s previous experience was a sales manager and Executive Director with Brookdale Senior Living. He also was the Assisted Living and Memory Care Director at the Cascades-Verdae and administrator with NHC HomeCare. He is excited to join the HCA team and truly changing the way the Upstate ages. Matthew truly believes when you are called to serve and work within long term care, you must possess a servant's heart; he strives to be a servant leader. Matthew is married and has three children.

James brings over 15 years of customer service experience to his position at Home Care Assistance. He prides himself on his ability to provide quality customer service and understand the needs of those he serves. He has a genuine passion for helping people, which is what drew him to the home care industry. He looks forward to making a difference in the lives of seniors and their loved ones every day.

Shawanna has been in the industry for almost 20 years. She is a Certified Nursing Assistant and her area of expertise is in staffing/recruiting. Her personal philosophy is "live, love, and be happy." Shawanna enjoys interacting with people and providing our caregivers with great training. She wants them to know they can go out in the world and make a difference. Shawanna's favorite part about working with seniors is being able to make them smile.

Ashley is passionate about helping families of aging parents find the best care option. Her own experiences as a family caregiver to her parents enable her to connect with families in a very emotional way. She was drawn to Home Care Assistance because of the Cognitive Therapeutics Method, after losing her Grandfather to Alzheimer’s. She hopes to help others avoid the pains and difficulties involved in selecting the right care options for their loved ones. Ashley prides herself on being solution-focused with her staff, clients and community.

Ashley has been extensively involved in non-profit, foundation and development work. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Tidelands Hospital Foundation for three years and was recently nominated to join the Executive Committee. She served as the Chair of the Annual Gifts Committee for two years, is currently President Elect of her Rotary Club, and is Mission Chair for the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's.

Yvonne has over ten years of experience in the medical field, working for a large in-home respiratory provider. She worked closely with physicians and hospitals to provide life-sustaining equipment dedicated to keeping aging seniors in their own homes. Yvonne is skilled at working with clients’ loved ones to help ensure an easy transition even though the seniors may have difficult health issues. She finds fulfillment in knowing that working in the home care field makes a difference in clients’ lives in a time of need.

Laura has over a decade of experience in the medical field, where she has served as a medical assistant and front office manager. She is a certified MA with the state of California and worked for 10 years with an Internal Medicine DR who specialized in Geriatrics. Laura enjoys helping families and making them aware of all the options they have regarding home care. She hopes to help seniors live safely and independently at home.

Maria has been in the senior care industry for 10 years. Her area of expertise is in understanding the importance of the “match” between a client and a caregiver. Her time as a caregiver gives her the insight she needs to make the best matches possible as a Staffing Manager. Maria understands what it’s like to be a family caregiver since she helped care for her Grandmother once she had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She also worked as a house manager for developmentally disabled adults and with autistic children. Maria enjoys helping others. She is grateful for the opportunity to help seniors live independently and with as much dignity as possible for as long as possible.

After graduating from Clemson University with degrees in Psychology and Social Work, Gracie Lane has been working in the senior care industry in both home care and in Assisted Living facilities. Her experiences with case management and social services help her to address care needs of each of our clients.

Julia has worked in the home care industry since 2017 and enjoys making a positive impact on families during their search for home care. She is passionate about guiding families through what can seem like a daunting process and helping to make the process as pleasant and easy as possible. Julia strives to lead a balanced and holistic lifestyle and feels very passionate about our Balanced Care Method’s focus on holistic care. She loves knowing our clients are being cared for in this way and that we care for them in all areas of their lives. Making a difference in the lives of seniors in her community puts a smile on her face every day!

Ty'riek "Ty" Layne has worked for Home Care Assistance for almost three years in a variety of departments. He began as a Staffing Manager and was then promoted to Client Care Manager He is currently pursuing his Bachelor's Degree in Biological and Medical Sciences with the goal of going to medical school and becoming a doctor. He would like to use his skills to improve the lives of those around him and decrease the health disparities within various underserved communities. Ty understands that care is not always easy to accept or cope with, so he is honored to be apart of providing families with the best experience possible.

Joseph brings ten years of customer service experience to his role at Home Care Assistance. His love for helping clients and the ability to personally make a difference in someone's life is what motivates him. Joseph loves working with each client to help find the best solution for their needs. Relieving stress from families and helping seniors remain in their homes with proper care is what he finds most fulfilling in his role. His goal daily is to change the lives he comes across on each phone call and ensure they have the care needed. He looks forward to making a difference in the lives of local seniors!