Careers at Abernathy Home Care

Our History

Abernathy Home Care was established as “How’s Work” in 1992 by Pamela Abernathy and her son Howard (Howie/How) Abernathy to meet the needs of North Shore residents in Massachusetts. Prior to founding the company, Pamela worked in foster care, other governmental agencies, and as a home care administrator for another agency. She is now retired and enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, being in nature, and traveling.

Our business was founded to help older adults maintain independence and dignity at home and to offer meaningful employment opportunities for people to make a difference in the lives of older adults and the wider community. These foundational principles continue to guide the company today. In 2023, the company changed its DBA name to Abernathy Home Care.

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Our Leadership

Abernathy Home Care prides itself on being a local, independent, 2nd generation, family-owned business, with Pamela’s son Matthew Abernathy at the helm. We are a proud member of the Home Care Aide Council, the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts, and the Home Care Association of America. Additionally, Abernathy Home Care is a proud partner of the Massachusetts State Home Care system and boasts a 30-year track record of being a reliable, honest, and trusted provider serving clients referred by the state system.

Matt Abernathy is the Owner/President of Abernathy Home Care. Matt earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from the University of New Hampshire. He possesses extensive customer service experience, both in the home care and hospitality industries. He has worked at Abernathy Home Care consistently since college, fulfilling a variety of roles before becoming the agency owner and helping to modernize the company’s business operations. Matt is a Board Member for the Home Care Aide Council. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family and participating in outdoor activities such as snowboarding and cycling.

Company Snapshot

• 98% of the company’s current business comes from home care services that are contracted with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA). 
• The company has a long history of working with Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in Massachusetts. 
• The company is actively working to expand and grow its base of private pay clients to diversify income streams. 
• Abernathy Home Care currently provides high-quality in-home, non-medical care for over 300 clients and employs over 100 home care aides.
• The company offers services in private homes and in care facilities where clients need extra care.
• Abernathy Home Care provides services for short shifts up through and including 24/7 care. 
• The company is proud of its 75% retention rate for caregivers, which far exceeds industry averages. 
• Abernathy Home Care strives to create a work environment that respects employees personally and professionally.
• The company has a 30-year history of offering reliable home care services and is positioned as a knowledgeable leader in the community that is familiar with how home care services help maximize independence. 

About Us

• Abernathy Home Care is based in Stoneham, Massachusetts, an area north of Boston, called North Shore.
• Abernathy Home Care employs a diverse workforce and has team members who speak Spanish, Creole, Portuguese, and English in order to help a diverse client pool.
• Abernathy Home Care team members are background checked (CORI); checked monthly against the Office of Inspector’s Generals (OIG) fraud exclusions list; certified (CNA, home health aide, personal care aide); reference checked; DMV checked for those providing transportation services; TB tested; nurse supervised; provided with PPE; provided with onboarding orientation and ongoing training.
• Team members receive flexible schedules based around individual availability; clients close to home; competitive pay; consistent work hours, up to 40 hours/week; overtime pay; mileage reimbursement; earned sick time; training and certification; support, and communication. 
• The company utilizes Axis Care, Tapcheck, The Care Academy and Microsoft Teams, and is continually looking at operations applications that increase efficiencies and improve client outcomes and care. 
• Abernathy Home Care accepts ACH payments, checks, and credit cards. 
   

The Power of Choice is Fundamental

Abernathy Home Care believes that the power of choice and free will are integral parts of helping older adults remain independent. Choice helps older adults maintain control throughout aging, enabling them to chart a course that meets their needs and reflects their individuality.

Abernathy Home Care:

1. Allows people to age the way they want to and places great value in self-determination.
2. Believes that everyone should have options to age at home if they wish.
3. Understands that having help around the house enables older adults to maintain lifelong routines and preferences.
4. Believes that home care services help people maintain independence in homes, neighborhoods and communities that are familiar.
5. Provides services that make daily living easier, allowing clients to maintain normalcy and a greater sense of self.
    

Prioritizing Dignity in All Interactions

Abernathy Home Care believes that each client deserves dignity as they age and that in-home caregivers are essential to making this a reality. 

Abernathy Home Care:

1. Believes that dignity is preserved through compassionate care and understanding a client’s situation, needs, wants, and preferences.
2. Advocates for clients to help them find solutions that best meet their needs and wishes.
3. Understands that meeting client needs helps individuals feel good about themselves by preserving the normalcy of daily life and routines.
4. Believes that the act of providing a specific service for an older adult is only part of the benefit. The greater benefit is offering socialization, connection and participation in the routines of life.
5. Helps clients with the mundane aspects of daily living, enabling clients to remain independent in the homes they know and/or love.
6. Honors the seemingly small but crucially important details that contribute to an individual’s unique personality and sense of self.
7. Offers compassionate care and understanding delivered with positivity to help clients feel safe, supported and empowered. 
8. Believes that help with basic daily needs enables people to stay home longer instead of moving to a residential care facility.