Our journey is one of passion, vision, and unwavering commitment to revolutionizing care. Founded by Anthony Potts, Aaron Potts, and Jimmy Neyhart, our story is deeply rooted in personal experiences that ignited a burning desire to make a profound difference.
Anthony Potts: Anthony’s connection to caregiving runs through the very fabric of his life. From his childhood, surrounded by the residents of care facilities where his mother worked, to the deeply personal experiences of caring for family members with significant needs, care is in his DNA. Witnessing the profound impact of a family-like environment on individuals requiring assistance shaped his understanding of true care. This personal history, combined with his entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to empower others, paved the way for the inception of CareHosts.
Aaron Potts: Aaron Potts’ dedication to transforming the elder care industry was ignited by his life-changing experience with Tony, a man battling MS. Learning of Tony’s need through his church, Aaron, moved by compassion and his faith, welcomed Tony into his family home. This decision to provide care went beyond attending to physical needs; it was a journey to dispel Tony’s isolation, to create a sense of belonging, and to inspire Tony to see beyond his condition. Under Aaron’s roof, Tony experienced a profound transformation, moving from feeling devalued by his illness to rediscovering his independence and zest for life. Witnessing this metamorphosis, Aaron realized the significant advantages of community-based, in-home care over the sporadic assistance offered by traditional caregiver visits.
This personal experience deeply influenced Aaron’s approach to co-founding CareHosts. Faced with the looming “silver tsunami,” Aaron recognized an urgent need for a care solution that offered more than the impersonal environment of conventional facilities, which were already struggling to meet demand. This insight led to the conceptualization of CareHosts—a vision for a care model predicated on personal connections, individual care, and the warmth of a family-like setting. Aaron’s story, embodying compassion, decisive action, and the power of human connection, is at the heart of CareHosts’ mission: to redefine elder care by ensuring individuals have the opportunity to flourish in an environment that values support, empowerment, and a sense of family.
Jimmy Neyhart: Jimmy’s journey into the world of caregiving took a decisive turn when he witnessed the care conditions experienced by his wife’s grandmother. The neglect she faced in an assisted living facility, spending hours in isolation, devoid of human connection, deeply disturbed him. This experience was a clarion call, transforming his dissatisfaction into a mission to ensure no one else’s loved one would end their days in such despair. Joining CareHosts became his avenue to bring about change, driving a vision where care is synonymous with compassion, dignity, and warmth.
Alec Collins: From the age of 7, Alec was raised by his grandparents. Their unwavering support and love shaped him into the person he is today. As he witnessed their aging process and began looking into the possibility of elder care options, he was horrified at what he discovered was the norm. The idea of the two most important people in his life living in a cold, impersonal care facility was unimaginable to him. This personal experience fueled Alec’s passion for CareHosts, a platform dedicated to offering a more compassionate, home-like alternative for elder care. Driven by the desire to honor his grandparents and ensure that all elders receive the dignity, warmth, and genuine care they deserve, Alec’s commitment to CareHosts is a testament to the power of family and the deep emotional authenticity behind the mission to transform elder care.
The pivotal moment for CareHosts was when Anthony and Aaron encountered the concept of blending the Airbnb model with private home care. The potential of a peer-to-peer model to solve the industry crisis, offering a dignified, quality life for residents outside the cold confines of traditional facilities, was a revelation. This idea wasn’t just a business opportunity; it was a chance to fulfill a moral imperative to do good and do well. The essence of CareHosts can be distilled into a single word: connection. Our mission is to empower both hosts and residents to lead lives marked by autonomy, dignity, and meaningful connections. We envision a future where care transcends the transactional, becoming a shared journey of compassion and mutual respect.
Driven by our founders’ personal stories and united by a shared vision, CareHosts is dedicated to creating a world where the inherent value and dignity of every individual are recognized and celebrated. Our platform is more than a service; it’s a movement toward a more compassionate and connected society. Through strategic partnerships with qualified CareHosts, a commitment to quality, and a focus on individuality, we are not just addressing the needs of today but laying the groundwork for a legacy of love, hope, and empowerment.
Our ultimate goal is to foster a community where every individual, regardless of age or health, can find a place to call home—a place where they are valued, respected, and empowered to live their best lives.