For seven and a half years, Barb Scothorn has worked diligently to ensure participants of our program receive excellent in-home care. For her, Care Resources has been a meaningful capstone to her career.
As her retirement approaches on Nov. 12, we reflected with her about her professional journey over the last four decades.
Barb graduated from nursing school in 1985, initially working in medical-surgical and neurology units. She began her first role in home care in 1988 before taking on a different role in an intensive care unit in 1990. She eventually returned to home care, servingin a variety of roles at different organizations before becoming a home care coordinator at Care Resources in May 2019 and then home care manager in December 2020.
“I realized that I just love home care,” Barb said. “I had been working in an ICU for a year and a half when I decided that I wanted to go back. I missed getting to work with the elderly and play a role in improving their quality of life.”
Having worked in home care for many years, Barb recognizes the job isn’t always easy, but the most rewarding part is seeing how people’s quality of life improves over time.
“Sometimes as a caregiver, you can get caught up in the day-to day challenges,” she said. “But when you look back at where somebody was months ago to where they are now, you know you’re successful. You see them starting to enjoy life again and you know you’re making a difference.”
Barb’s role as home care manager is multifaceted. She oversees nurses, home care coordinators, home health aides and personal emergency response systems, including diabetic supplies and respiratory equipment.
While managing different responsibilities, Barb still finds time to talk to participants, and those moments will stick with her the most. She appreciates knowing the impact she’s been able to have on so many people.
After decades of nursing, Barb is looking forward to trying out new opportunities in retirement. She is most excited to spend her time traveling with her husband and reading books without being too tired to forget the plot!
Thank you, Barb, for your years of service to Care Resources! Your excellent leadership and a caring demeanor that will be greatly missed, but we wish you the very best in this next chapter.
Last updated 11.10.2026 I H5610_WEB
