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Abby Care
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Wellspring Care Inc.
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abbycare.org
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2021
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Abby Care (legal entity: Wellspring Care Inc.) is a San Francisco-headquartered, venture-backed healthcare services company founded in 2021 that enables family members to become Medicaid-compensated, certified personal caregivers for children and adults with complex medical needs, disabilities, or autism. The company's core proposition is operationalizing state Medicaid Consumer-Directed Family Services (CFSS) and waiver programs through no-cost caregiver training and certification (including CNA pathways), employment and payroll administration, and an AI-powered care platform that documents care tasks, surfaces clinical insights, and tracks patient outcomes. As of August 2025, Abby Care operates in seven U.S. states (Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania) with eight more in development, serving what management describes as 1.9 million cumulative hours of family-delivered care.

The company's technology stack centers on two proprietary products: AbbyOS, an AI-powered care management dashboard that ingests care history and real-time data to surface clinical insights, track outcomes, and coordinate across caregivers and clinical staff; and AbbyAid, an AI clinical assistant providing real-time guidance and decision support to caregivers. Both run on HIPAA-compliant infrastructure. Operationally, Abby Care delivers care through an Organized Health Care Arrangement (OHCA) spanning seven affiliated provider entities (Elite Staffing Services Inc., First Choice Home Health Care Services LLC, Innovative Care LLC, Pinnacle Homecare Services LLC, Artemis Home Care LLC, Just CNA LLC, High Priority Inc.), which bill Medicaid and accepted managed care plans (Health First Colorado, UPMC Health Plan, Anthem, Humana, Highmark Wholecare, Keystone Health, HPP by Jefferson, AHCA). The company is regulated as a healthcare provider rather than a pure software vendor.

Abby Care's revenue model is primarily managed-services: the affiliated provider entities bill Medicaid and other health insurers for home health and personal care services delivered by family caregivers, who are then employed and paid weekly through Abby Care's payroll infrastructure at $15-27 per hour depending on state and certifications. Customer acquisition is community-led and sales-supported, leveraging 2,000+ community partners, state-specific outreach coordinators, a heavy content-marketing and SEO engine (60+ blog articles on Medicaid, IEPs, and caregiver topics), and healthcare referral channels. The company raised $35 million in Series A funding in August 2025 from Sequoia Capital, Thrive Capital, and Khosla Ventures, explicitly earmarked for geographic expansion and platform investment. Management has not disclosed revenue, but disclosed operating metrics include a self-reported 38% reduction in hospitalizations after 120 days of care and 91% of families reporting they feel more valued as caregivers.

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Abby Care is a Medicaid-enabled home health platform that certifies and employs family members as paid caregivers for children with complex medical needs, operating AI-powered care management software (AbbyOS, AbbyAid) across seven U.S. states via affiliated provider entities billing Medicaid and managed care plans.

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11–50
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HeadquartersSan Francisco, United States
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San Francisco
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices6 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
family caregiver services, home health care, medicaid caregiving, caregiver training certification, personal care assistance
Industry1 code
1Skilled Home Health Aide Services (HHA/CNA under Skilled Plan of Care)
CodeHLADAFAFPrimaryYes
NAICS code2 codes
  • Home Health Care Services621610
  • Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities624120
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Home Health Care Services8082
  • Services-Social Services8300
Product category
Home Healthcare Services
GTM motion2 records

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Medicaid Reimbursement for Home Health Services
TypeManaged Services
Description

Abby Care operates through affiliated provider entities (Elite Staffing Services Inc., First Choice Home Health Care Services LLC, Innovative Care LLC, Pinnacle Homecare Services LLC, Artemis Home Care LLC, Just CNA LLC, High Priority Inc.) that bill Medicaid and other health insurers for home health and personal care services provided by certified family caregivers.

abbycare.org
2Caregiver Payroll Administration
TypeProfessional Services
Description

The company handles employment, payroll, and administrative coordination for caregivers, managing weekly payments to certified family caregivers who provide care through state Medicaid programs.

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Marketing channels6 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others
Pricing details1 tier
1Certified Personal Care Assistant (Family Caregiver) - $15 to $27 per hour
ModelUsage-basedBilling cadenceWeekly
Notes

Caregivers can earn $15 to $27 per hour depending on qualifications, state program, and specific certifications (such as CNA certification). This rate applies to family members who become certified through Abby Care to provide care for their loved ones under Medicaid programs.

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Abby Care enables family members to become paid, certified personal care assistants through state Medicaid waiver programs. The company provides no-cost caregiver training and certification, an AI-powered care management platform (AbbyOS and AbbyAid), clinical oversight, weekly payroll administration, and operates through seven affiliated provider entities across Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Caregivers earn $15 to $27 per hour while caring for loved ones with complex medical needs.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 5 values shown
  • 38% reduction in hospitalizations after 120 days of care
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Product overview1 text field

Abby Care operates as a unified family caregiving platform that connects family caregivers with training, certification, employment support, and AI-powered care management tools. The core platform consists of AbbyOS (the AI-powered dashboard for clinical insights and care coordination) and AbbyAid (the clinical guidance component). The platform also includes a mobile application for caregivers to document care and manage payments. All components are integrated within the Organized Health Care Arrangement (OHCA) of seven provider entities (Elite Staffing Services Inc., First Choice Home Health Care Services LLC, Innovative Care LLC, Pinnacle Homecare Services LLC, Artemis Home Care LLC, Just CNA LLC, and High Priority Inc.) to deliver coordinated, high-quality home health services across seven states.

Product and service4 records
1AbbyOS
CategoryCare Management Software
Description

AI-powered care platform that uses care history and real-time data to surface clinical insights for review and action. Tracks patient outcomes and progress to support visibility, reporting, and accountability. Streamlines care operations to improve coordination, compliance, and consistency at scale.

2AbbyAid
CategoryClinical Decision Support
Description

AI-powered clinical assistant that supports caregivers with real-time guidance, care documentation, and decision support based on patient history and real-time data.

3Family Caregiver Training and Certification Program
CategoryCaregiver Training and Certification
Description

No-cost training and certification program that certifies family caregivers as qualified personal care assistants. Includes courses in first aid, food hygiene, medication awareness, and CNA training, enabling caregivers to deliver quality care and earn $15 to $27 per hour.

4Caregiver Employment and Payroll Administration
CategoryHome Health Services and Payroll Administration
Description

Employment and payroll administration service for certified family caregivers, managing weekly payments to caregivers who provide care through state Medicaid programs. Operates through affiliated provider entities (Elite Staffing Services Inc., First Choice Home Health Care Services LLC, Innovative Care LLC, Pinnacle Homecare Services LLC, Artemis Home Care LLC, Just CNA LLC, and High Priority Inc.).

Scale indicator9 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
12026 Eagles Autism Challenge
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-04-20
Description

Abby Care officially partnered with the 2026 Eagles Autism Challenge, a community event supporting autism awareness and research. This partnership demonstrates community engagement and alignment with autism-focused initiatives.

abbycare.org
Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Large pediatric and adult home health provider with significant Medicaid business. Directly comparable because it serves medically complex pediatric patients in the home under Medicaid waiver programs — the same core population Abby Care targets.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

National home health and personal care franchise providing skilled and non-skilled in-home services, including Medicaid-funded pediatric and adult care. Comparable as an established home health operator with broader services.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Tech-enabled caregiver marketplace connecting families with professional in-home caregivers, often paid through Medicaid. Comparable as a digital platform addressing the same family-paid-caregiver gap that Abby Care serves.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large home health, hospice, and community-based services provider with strong Medicaid footprint. Comparable as a scaled incumbent in the home health services category.

TypeOthers
Description

Healthcare software and analytics platform serving home health, hospice, and human services providers. Comparable as adjacent technology infrastructure used by home and community-based service operators, though it serves agencies rather than delivering care directly.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Technology-enabled home care company pairing professional caregivers with software to deliver in-home senior care. Comparable as a venture-backed platform modernizing in-home care delivery, though focused on seniors rather than pediatrics.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Digital platform providing coaching, resources, and support to family caregivers. Comparable in addressing the family caregiver experience, though it is support-only rather than a Medicaid-paid employment model.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large provider of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, frequently funded by Medicaid waivers. Comparable in serving the disabilities population under Medicaid HCBS waivers.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major U.S. home health and hospice provider with substantial Medicare/Medicaid patient census. Comparable as a large-scale incumbent operating home-based clinical services under government reimbursement.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

National in-home care franchise providing personal care, companionship, and skilled nursing across many U.S. markets. Comparable as an established multi-state home care operator working with Medicaid-funded populations.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Named customers9 records

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Segment3 records

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Ideal customer profile3 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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AI capability4 records

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AI maturity
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Has app

Feature4 records

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Number of profiles
Profiles13 records

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Subsidiaries7 records

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds1 record

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Investors3 records

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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Abby Care

Home Healthcare Servicesabbycare.org

Abby Care is a Medicaid-enabled home health platform that certifies and employs family members as paid caregivers for children with complex medical needs, operating AI-powered care management software (AbbyOS, AbbyAid) across seven U.S. states via affiliated provider entities billing Medicaid and managed care plans.

What Abby Care does

Abby Care (legal entity: Wellspring Care Inc.) is a San Francisco-headquartered, venture-backed healthcare services company founded in 2021 that enables family members to become Medicaid-compensated, certified personal caregivers for children and adults with complex medical needs, disabilities, or autism. The company's core proposition is operationalizing state Medicaid Consumer-Directed Family Services (CFSS) and waiver programs through no-cost caregiver training and certification (including CNA pathways), employment and payroll administration, and an AI-powered care platform that documents care tasks, surfaces clinical insights, and tracks patient outcomes. As of August 2025, Abby Care operates in seven U.S. states (Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania) with eight more in development, serving what management describes as 1.9 million cumulative hours of family-delivered care.

The company's technology stack centers on two proprietary products: AbbyOS, an AI-powered care management dashboard that ingests care history and real-time data to surface clinical insights, track outcomes, and coordinate across caregivers and clinical staff; and AbbyAid, an AI clinical assistant providing real-time guidance and decision support to caregivers. Both run on HIPAA-compliant infrastructure. Operationally, Abby Care delivers care through an Organized Health Care Arrangement (OHCA) spanning seven affiliated provider entities (Elite Staffing Services Inc., First Choice Home Health Care Services LLC, Innovative Care LLC, Pinnacle Homecare Services LLC, Artemis Home Care LLC, Just CNA LLC, High Priority Inc.), which bill Medicaid and accepted managed care plans (Health First Colorado, UPMC Health Plan, Anthem, Humana, Highmark Wholecare, Keystone Health, HPP by Jefferson, AHCA). The company is regulated as a healthcare provider rather than a pure software vendor.

Abby Care's revenue model is primarily managed-services: the affiliated provider entities bill Medicaid and other health insurers for home health and personal care services delivered by family caregivers, who are then employed and paid weekly through Abby Care's payroll infrastructure at $15-27 per hour depending on state and certifications. Customer acquisition is community-led and sales-supported, leveraging 2,000+ community partners, state-specific outreach coordinators, a heavy content-marketing and SEO engine (60+ blog articles on Medicaid, IEPs, and caregiver topics), and healthcare referral channels. The company raised $35 million in Series A funding in August 2025 from Sequoia Capital, Thrive Capital, and Khosla Ventures, explicitly earmarked for geographic expansion and platform investment. Management has not disclosed revenue, but disclosed operating metrics include a self-reported 38% reduction in hospitalizations after 120 days of care and 91% of families reporting they feel more valued as caregivers.

Abby Care firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Abby Care
Legal name
Wellspring Care Inc.
Website
https://abbycare.org
Company type
Private
Founded year
2021
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Abby Care is a Medicaid-enabled home health platform that certifies and employs family members as paid caregivers for children with complex medical needs, operating AI-powered care management software (AbbyOS, AbbyAid) across seven U.S. states via affiliated provider entities billing Medicaid and managed care plans.
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Abby Care industry classification

Industry
Product category
Home Healthcare Services
NAICS
Home Health Care Services (621610), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)
SIC
Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Social Services (8300)
akta.pro primary industry
Skilled Home Health Aide Services (HHA/CNA under Skilled Plan of Care) (HLADAFAF)

Keywords

  • Family caregiver services
  • Home health care
  • Medicaid caregiving
  • Caregiver training certification
  • Personal care assistance

Where Abby Care is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
San Francisco
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

Abby Care business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

  1. Medicaid Reimbursement for Home Health Services: Abby Care operates through affiliated provider entities (Elite Staffing Services Inc., First Choice Home Health Care Services LLC, Innovative Care LLC, Pinnacle Homecare Services LLC, Artemis Home Care LLC, Just CNA LLC, High Priority Inc.) that bill Medicaid and other health insurers for home health and personal care services provided by certified family caregivers.
  2. Caregiver Payroll Administration: The company handles employment, payroll, and administrative coordination for caregivers, managing weekly payments to certified family caregivers who provide care through state Medicaid programs.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
Usage-basedWeeklyCertified Personal Care Assistant (Family Caregiver) - $15 to $27 per hour

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Abby Care product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Abby Care enables family members to become paid, certified personal care assistants through state Medicaid waiver programs. The company provides no-cost caregiver training and certification, an AI-powered care management platform (AbbyOS and AbbyAid), clinical oversight, weekly payroll administration, and operates through seven affiliated provider entities across Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Caregivers earn $15 to $27 per hour while caring for loved ones with complex medical needs.

Product overview

Abby Care operates as a unified family caregiving platform that connects family caregivers with training, certification, employment support, and AI-powered care management tools. The core platform consists of AbbyOS (the AI-powered dashboard for clinical insights and care coordination) and AbbyAid (the clinical guidance component). The platform also includes a mobile application for caregivers to document care and manage payments. All components are integrated within the Organized Health Care Arrangement (OHCA) of seven provider entities (Elite Staffing Services Inc., First Choice Home Health Care Services LLC, Innovative Care LLC, Pinnacle Homecare Services LLC, Artemis Home Care LLC, Just CNA LLC, and High Priority Inc.) to deliver coordinated, high-quality home health services across seven states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • AbbyOS AI-powered care platform that uses care history and real-time data to surface clinical insights for review and action. Tracks patient outcomes and progress to support visibility, reporting, and accountability. Streamlines care operations to improve coordination, compliance, and consistency at scale.
  • AbbyAid AI-powered clinical assistant that supports caregivers with real-time guidance, care documentation, and decision support based on patient history and real-time data.
  • Family Caregiver Training and Certification Program No-cost training and certification program that certifies family caregivers as qualified personal care assistants. Includes courses in first aid, food hygiene, medication awareness, and CNA training, enabling caregivers to deliver quality care and earn $15 to $27 per hour.
  • Caregiver Employment and Payroll Administration Employment and payroll administration service for certified family caregivers, managing weekly payments to caregivers who provide care through state Medicaid programs. Operates through affiliated provider entities (Elite Staffing Services Inc., First Choice Home Health Care Services LLC, Innovative Care LLC, Pinnacle Homecare Services LLC, Artemis Home Care LLC, Just CNA LLC, and High Priority Inc.).

Quantifiable outcome

  • 38% reduction in hospitalizations after 120 days of care
  • +4 more outcomes

Companies that use Abby Care

Customer profile

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Abby Care technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Abby Care partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • 2026 Eagles Autism ChallengeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Abby Care officially partnered with the 2026 Eagles Autism Challenge, a community event supporting autism awareness and research. This partnership demonstrates community engagement and alignment with autism-focused initiatives.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Abby Care competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Aveanna Healthcare: Large pediatric and adult home health provider with significant Medicaid business. Directly comparable because it serves medically complex pediatric patients in the home under Medicaid waiver programs — the same core population Abby Care targets.
  • CareLinx: Tech-enabled caregiver marketplace connecting families with professional in-home caregivers, often paid through Medicaid. Comparable as a digital platform addressing the same family-paid-caregiver gap that Abby Care serves.

Broad incumbents

  • BrightStar Care: National home health and personal care franchise providing skilled and non-skilled in-home services, including Medicaid-funded pediatric and adult care. Comparable as an established home health operator with broader services.
  • LHC Group: Large home health, hospice, and community-based services provider with strong Medicaid footprint. Comparable as a scaled incumbent in the home health services category.
  • Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): Large provider of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, frequently funded by Medicaid waivers. Comparable in serving the disabilities population under Medicaid HCBS waivers.
  • Amedisys: Major U.S. home health and hospice provider with substantial Medicare/Medicaid patient census. Comparable as a large-scale incumbent operating home-based clinical services under government reimbursement.
  • Homewatch CareGivers: National in-home care franchise providing personal care, companionship, and skilled nursing across many U.S. markets. Comparable as an established multi-state home care operator working with Medicaid-funded populations.

Others

  • WellSky: Healthcare software and analytics platform serving home health, hospice, and human services providers. Comparable as adjacent technology infrastructure used by home and community-based service operators, though it serves agencies rather than delivering care directly.

Emerging players

  • Honor Technology: Technology-enabled home care company pairing professional caregivers with software to deliver in-home senior care. Comparable as a venture-backed platform modernizing in-home care delivery, though focused on seniors rather than pediatrics.
  • eFamilyCare: Digital platform providing coaching, resources, and support to family caregivers. Comparable in addressing the family caregiver experience, though it is support-only rather than a Medicaid-paid employment model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Abby Care social profiles

Digital presence

Abby Care compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance2 records

Abby Care financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Abby Care leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Abby Care subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries7 records

Abby Care funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Abby Care M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Abby Care

What does Abby Care do?

Abby Care enables family members to become paid, certified personal care assistants through state Medicaid waiver programs. The company provides no-cost caregiver training and certification, an AI-powered care management platform (AbbyOS and AbbyAid), clinical oversight, weekly payroll administration, and operates through seven affiliated provider entities across Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Caregivers earn $15 to $27 per hour while caring for loved ones with complex medical needs.

Is Abby Care a public or private company?

Abby Care is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.

When was Abby Care founded?

Abby Care was founded in 2021. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Abby Care based?

Abby Care is headquartered in San Francisco, United States, in the North America region.

How does Abby Care make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Medicaid Reimbursement for Home Health Services are the primary driver. The others are caregiver Payroll Administration.

Who are Abby Care's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Aveanna Healthcare and CareLinx. Broad incumbents are BrightStar Care, LHC Group, Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network), Amedisys and Homewatch CareGivers. WellSky is listed as an others. Emerging players are Honor Technology and eFamilyCare.

Does Abby Care have an API?

No public API is recorded for Abby Care.

What industry is Abby Care in?

Abby Care's product category is Home Healthcare Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLADAFAF, Skilled Home Health Aide Services (HHA/CNA under Skilled Plan of Care). Its NAICS code is 621610 and its SIC code is 8082.

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While the company presents a growth opportunity leveraging expanded post-pandemic Medicaid home care support across 37 states, it faces risks from proposed Medicaid budget cuts and state-level reductions in caregiver pay.ForbesThree Signals That Define This Year's Next Billion-Dollar StartupsThe 2026 Forbes Next Billion-Dollar Startups list identifies companies positioned to become enduring, category-defining businesses, with TrueBridge Capital Partners analyzing the list to identify three consistent signals of success: disciplined capital efficiency, alignment with long-term market trends, and early validation from expert investors and strategic partners. Examples cited include network infrastructure startup Netic (reaching $450M valuation on $43M raised), Medicaid caregiving support company Abby Care ($35M financing in 2025), and cybersecurity firm Cogent Security ($42M Series A), alongside AI law firm Crosby (negotiated over $1B in contracts) and deepfake detection company Outtake ($40M Series B backed by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and other tech leaders). The article argues that in an era of AI-accelerated company formation and soaring valuations, these proven characteristics—rather than AI involvement alone—represent the strongest indicators of companies likely to shape the next generation of industry leaders.Business InsiderI quit my job to care for my sick husband. A little-known program provided training and pays me to do it.Colorado resident Deaundra Vega, 52, quit her job in medical billing in October 2023 to become a full-time unpaid caregiver for her husband Jesse, who has severe epilepsy and required 24/7 supervision. After struggling financially for over two years on Medicaid alone, the couple learned about Colorado's Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) program in January 2026, which allowed Vega to receive formal training through the platform Abby Care and earn $15 to $27 per hour as a certified personal care assistant. Vega completed courses in first aid, food hygiene, and medication awareness, gaining confidence in managing her husband's care while achieving financial stability.Boston HeraldOped: Medical fraud fighters can’t kill what worksThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Trump administration have announced a moratorium restricting new home healthcare providers from enrolling in government programs, a measure aimed at combating fraud in Medicaid. The author, founder of Abby Care, argues that this approach threatens family caregiving programs and the broader healthcare system rather than addressing root causes. She contends that technology and AI solutions offer better alternatives to fight fraud without limiting access to care.HomehealthcarenewsUsing Metrics To Measure What Matters In Value-Based CareHome health care providers are increasingly using value-based care metrics such as hospital readmission rates, patient satisfaction scores (HHCAHPS), and operational efficiency measures to assess performance and align reimbursement with outcomes. Executives from Abby Care, Rebirth Advanced Health, Empath Health, and Activated Insights discuss how tracking metrics like wound healing rates, net promoter scores, and staff training completion helps organizations demonstrate value to health plans and improve patient care. The article notes that while 77.4% of home health providers train on person-centered care, only 51.9% of staff feel fully prepared to handle new patient needs, according to the 2025 Activated Insights Benchmarking Report.HomehealthcarenewsThe Pediatric Home Health Company That Trains, Employs Family MembersSan Francisco-based Abby Care, a home health provider and training platform, trains family members to become certified nursing assistants or home health aides to care for their disabled or ill children while receiving compensation through Medicaid. The company announced it raised $35 million in August to expand into new states, invest in technology, and branch into adult and senior care. Since its founding in 2021, Abby Care caregivers have provided 1.9 million hours of family care, with data showing a 38% drop in hospitalizations after 120 days of care and 91% of families reporting feeling more valued.LinkedInEmpowering family caregivers could save millions for our health care systemAbby Care announced partnerships with Sequoia Capital, Khosla Ventures, and Thrive Capital to address the growing family caregiving crisis in the United States, where over 50 million Americans serve as unpaid family caregivers. The company provides technology, clinical care, and support to empower family members to become certified, skilled caregivers who can receive compensation for their care work. Abby Care plans to expand its impact across five states as it scales its solution to bridge the widening healthcare workforce gap.Sequoia CapitalPartnering with Abby Care: A Caregiving RevolutionA venture capital firm has partnered with Abby Care, a healthcare startup founded in 2021 that helps family members train and become employed as Certified Nursing Assistants for their loved ones with disabilities or special needs. The company is now live in five states with active programs in seven states total, while eight additional states are implementing or piloting similar initiatives. The investment firm, which has supported Abby Care from its inception, frames the company as addressing a critical supply shortage in clinical caregiving through a model that simultaneously creates employment and reduces healthcare costs.HamiltoncountyphhcHealthier Hamilton CountyAbby Care is launching Pediatric Home Health Aide (HHA) services in Hamilton County in April, offering skilled care for children with the company covering training materials and testing costs for parents and caregivers interested in becoming HHAs. The announcement details multiple caregiver support programs including the ATTC Program offering $17/hour starting pay plus a $2,000 sign-on bonus, the Structured Family Care Program with $500 sign-on and referral bonuses, and a referral program paying up to $1,000 per referral. Abby Care accepts clients on Medicaid, Health & Wellness waiver, and Pathways programs.