One of the only photographs I have of me next to my dad’s father is in a nursing home shortly before he died at the age of 57. When I look at this picture, it brings to mind very distinct memories of those last moments with my grandfather and my first experiences in a nursing home. I would say none of those memories would ever choose to pair the word ‘home’ to my descriptions of those visits. These experiences strongly influenced my decision to start a home care organization, particularly, an organization that would make quality home care within financial reach for many families.

Many people are surprised to find out that I have a Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering Degree from Bucknell and yet I am running a home care organization. I find that my detail-oriented nature and my constant need to improve things is the engineering side of the equation that has been essential in helping Neighborly Home Care achieve success. And when I define success I define it not just in the fact that we are a financially viable organization that is here to stay, but also in the fact that our clients and their families are happy to work with us.

Being a part of ROTC in college, as well as being an officer in the army, were critical experiences that helped shape who I am professionally. Specifically, I worked in the Corps of Engineers, as a platoon leader for 3 years in Augusta, Georgia. From day one I was in charge of 30 soldiers, many of whom were my same age or older. We did civil engineering projects on the post where we were located, the purpose being preparedness training: should we be deployed to build something, we could. Preparedness training taught my mind to consider the value of what I’m learning now in light of the future benefits it could provide me. This way of thinking was an asset to me when I left the army and worked for a manufacturing company in Buffalo and an even greater asset to me when I saw the opportunity to start a home care agency and pursued it.

I am a married mom of two, we moved from the U.K in 2013. Before we moved to the USA, I worked as a Credit Control Manager in a cooperate setting for over 10 years. For the first two years after we moved, I was a stay at home mom, helping my children settle into their new lives. When I decided to return to the workforce I wanted a change in career, to do something where my work had a positive impact on others. I was lucky enough to be taken on by the wonderful people at Neighborly. We work, as a family to try to help our clients remain independent and in their own homes.

Why I love this place – We treat each other as family, we work together, combining our strengths to help our clients. We truly, work our hardest to provide the best care and help for our clients.

Stacey is a graduate of York College of Pennsylvania with a degree in Therapeutic Recreation, obtained her certification as a CTRS and entered the field of Human Services serving in the Mental Health field providing therapeutic Recreation services for children, adolescents and adults. She used recreation to assist in learning coping skills and anxiety management to name a few. Expanding her tool box Stacey took on the challenge of assisting in the development and successful running of an Adult Day Program.

Entering the Long-Term Care Arena as the Therapeutic Recreation Director of a 400 bed inter city facility with a staff of 15, she provided daily programs for a variety of residents who ranged from 45-100 years of age. After 14 successful years she took on the role of the Director of Quality of Life where she also made the move to continue her education and complete the course work required for her to sit for her Nursing Home Administrators license , which was obtained in 2015. She continued at the facility in a variety of roles including Nursing Home Administrator for over 10 years, before coming to Neighborly Home Care.

Stacey spends her free time traveling with family and friends, on a sunny day you can always find her on a beach with a good book or taking a walk with her fur baby Shamrock.

With more than 20 years of experience in healthcare, Hope Kirschner brings both expertise and heartfelt dedication to the field of senior care. Her journey began as a Patient Advocate at Bryn Mawr Hospital years ago, where she discovered her passion for supporting individuals and families during some of life’s most important moments.

Driven by a deep commitment to helping seniors and medically fragile adults, Hope has built a well-rounded career spanning home care, hospice and palliative care. This diverse experience allows her to understand the full continuum of care and advocate for compassionate, personalized support at every stage. Today, she brings that knowledge full circle in her role at Neighborly Home Care, where she is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for every client and family served.

Hope is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and an active board member of both Eldernet and the Professional Care Alliance of the Delaware Valley (PCADV), reflecting her ongoing commitment to leadership and excellence within the elder care community.

Known for her warmth, compassion and genuine connection with others, Hope believes that exceptional care starts with truly understanding each individual’s needs.

Outside of her professional roles, Hope is also a devoted wife, proud mother of two adult children, and loving grandmother of three. She cherishes time with her family and enjoys traveling the world.

As an Outreach Coordinator at Neighborly Homecare, I connect client referrals with our Outreach team to ensure individuals and families receive compassionate, personalized care. Neighborly Homecare specializes in dementia care, hospice support, post-hospital recovery, and in-home assistance, delivered by highly trained Direct Care Staff. Our mission is to support clients and their loved ones with exceptional, tailored care solutions.

I bring over 7 years of experience in the healthcare field, with a focus on referral coordination, insurance verification, utilization review, and admissions counseling. My background has equipped me with a strong understanding of care access and the complexities families face when navigating healthcare services.

I am deeply committed to helping individuals and families navigate the homecare process with clarity, compassion, and support. This work is personal to me, as I have witnessed firsthand the challenges families face when care is not readily accessible or is difficult to navigate. I believe that while family members step into caregiving roles out of love, the physical and emotional demands can be overwhelming. My goal is to ease that burden by connecting families with the resources and care they need, when they need it most.

Chris was born in Baltimore, Maryland and moved to South Jersey at an early age. He spent fourteen years with a large local grocery retail chain. Throughout his tenure there he was able to go to school and work full time earning his Bachelors in Human Resource from Wilmington University, all while earning valuable management and HR experience. In late 2020 Chris decided it was time for a change outside of the retail world and realized he wanted a career in a field that he was able to make a difference in both the customer’s and his coworkers’ lives.

When deciding where to continue his career Chris thought back to when his mother was taking care of his grandmother who was slowly developing dementia. Chris noticed that maintaining her job, taking care of her family, and taking care of his grandmother had put a lot of strain on his mother. After finding the right agency and hiring a caregiver to spend time with her, he noticed a weight lifted off of his mother’s shoulders, as well as a resurgence of his grandmother’s independence and happiness. This happened around the time that Chris discovered Neighborly Home Care and realized it was the perfect fit.

Kenna was born and raised in Philadelphia. She attended IUP for a year and studied criminology before transferring to Manor Jr College, where she graduated with an Associates in Pre-Nursing/Science. Her previous position in the field was as a home healthcare service coordinator before joining Neighborly Home Care as a Scheduler. Kenna brings both energy and experience to her scheduling position at Neighborly.

Why I love this place – I love working in a field of helping and caring for others. In my free time, I spend most of my time with my 2 children whom I adore.

Joe Wiscount is our Data Analyst Manager, as well as our Scheduler. Joe graduated from Shippensburg University with a BSBA in Accounting and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Drexel University.

Lara Wiscount has been working at Neighborly Home Care since 2020. She is the Hiring Manager for PA. Lara has a Master’s Degree in Health Education and was a teacher for 30 years before coming to Neighborly. Lara enjoys photography and spending time with her 4 children.