Meet Our Team

Jennifer Bassett is co-owner of Home Instead Senior Care in Hot Springs, Hot Springs Village, and Benton, AR. Jennifer also works as President of Operations for Home Instead Senior Care in Little Rock and Searcy, AR. Jennifer serves as a contributing member of the Home Care Association of America and is on the Board of Directors for the local Home Care Association of Arkansas. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Jennifer moved to Hot Springs Village in May 2017 to pursue her passion of owning her own business while serving a mission of enhancing the lives of aging adults and their families. Jennifer works to educate professionals, families, and communities on issues older adults face. She has a special passion for helping families navigate the challenges of dementia caregiving and connecting them with valuable resources. Jennifer is a local resident of Hot Springs Village and is happily married with three children who attend Fountain Lake. 

Alex Hughes previously worked for an assisted living facility for 16 years before joining Home Instead as our Director of Community & Client Care. His goals are to be a better version of himself each day and to be a leader in the community he serves. In his spare time, Alex is a father of 5 and a self-proclaimed chef and one day hopes to own a food truck! Get in touch through email: [email protected]

Originally from Beebe, Arkansas Carrie earned her Doctorate of Pharmacy at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences before becoming a pharmacist. With over 25 years of experience working with home health patients, Carrie was drawn to Home Instead by our mission for keeping seniors comfortable in their homes, and her passion for helping people. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading and watching Hallmark Christmas Movies! To Reach out to Carrie email her at [email protected]

Having been an advocate for the senior community for over 14 years, Dani brings passion and values to the fore front. She has provided care at many different levels and understands the importance of person-centered support. As Corporate Trainer she is excited about making a difference and continuing to build relationships in her community. She has been a resident of Benton her entire life and values the friendships she has built this far. She enjoys supporting her son, Jaquese, in his high school football career- GO PANTHERS! Lest we forget her fur baby "BoBo", who may indeed believe that he is human.  All in all, Dani is loving and goal oriented and is excited to provide Saline County with the utmost quality care- because "to us it's personal." Get in touch through email: [email protected]

Originally from Evansville, Indiana, Austin attended the University of Southern Indiana and majored in Biology. Austin joined Home Instead in 2021 as the general manager in Fayetteville, AR. He now holds the title of Corporate Director of Finance. His responsibilities include overseeing the billing and payroll departments.  Before he joined Home Instead, he worked in long-term care facilities. In his free time, Austin enjoys traveling, hiking, food, music, and friends. Get in touch through email: [email protected]