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Phoenix, AZ

Compassion You Can Count On, Right at Home

Homestead Health is a Phoenix-based nonprofit bringing in-home and virtual medical care to older adults who deserve to age on their own terms.

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501(c)(3) Nonprofit

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501(c)(3) Registered

Mission over margin

Two Homestead Health care providers standing outside a Craftsman-style Phoenix home, smiling in soft scrubs, morning light
Who We Are

Care that starts with a simple idea

Doctor with stethoscope listening to a senior man at his kitchen table in warm morning light

Homestead Health started with a simple idea: older adults should not have to leave home to get good medical care. For too many families, a single health scare means an ER visit, a hospital stay, and a long road back. We exist to change that.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. That means every service we provide is driven by mission, not margin. Our team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and care coordinators come to your home or meet with you virtually so that care fits into your life, not the other way around.

We serve older adults across the Phoenix metro area. Whether you are managing a chronic condition, recovering after a hospital stay, or simply want a care team that knows your name, Homestead Health is built for you.

Our Mission

What Does "Empowering Aging at Home" Mean?

"dedicated to helping people live comfortably and safely at home."

Aging at home means staying in your own space, surrounded by what you know, close to the people you love. It means keeping your routines, your independence, and your dignity.

But aging at home safely takes more than good intentions. It takes a care team that shows up, listens, and stays ahead of problems before they become crises. That is what Homestead Health does.

We do not measure success by how many appointments we fill. We measure it by how many ER visits we help our patients avoid. By how many families sleep better knowing someone is watching over their parent. By how many older adults tell us they feel like themselves again.

What We Believe

Five principles behind everything we do

Dignity first.

Every patient deserves care that respects who they are, not just what condition they carry.

Home is where healing happens.

Research consistently shows that older adults recover faster and feel better in familiar surroundings. We bring the care to you.

Proactive beats reactive.

We would rather catch a problem early than treat a crisis. Regular home visits and virtual check-ins let us stay ahead.

Families are part of the team.

We communicate clearly with family members so everyone is informed and no one is left guessing.

Nonprofit means accountable.

As a 501(c)(3), our only obligation is to our patients and community. No shareholders. No profit motive pulling us away from you.

Our Services

How We Help Older Adults Stay Home

We offer six core services, each designed to prevent the problems that send older adults to the ER.

Every service links back to the same goal: more good days at home, fewer trips to the hospital.

our six services

Primary Care

Regular, thorough check-ups at home. Your doctor comes to you.

Concierge Medicine

A higher level of access and coordination for patients who want more.

Private Care

Fee-for-service programs including hormone therapy and weight management.

Palliative Care

Comfort-focused care for seriously ill adults, at home with their families.

Transitional Care

Support during the move from hospital back to home, to reduce the risk of readmission.

Geriatric Care Management

Coordination across medical, social, and daily-living needs for complex cases.
Our Team

The People Behind Your Care

When you call Homestead Health, you reach a real person on our team, clinicians and care staff who chose this work because they believe in it. That is what continuity of care looks like.

Chris Pfund, Founder & President of Homestead Health

Chris Pfund

PhD, MBA, BSN, RN, CADDCT

Founder & President

Chris has spent the past two decades working with older adults and navigating the gaps that often appear in our healthcare system. After years of developing hospice and home-based care programs, he founded Homestead Health with a straightforward purpose: to help seniors remain in the place they know best, HOME, and ensure they receive the support they often struggle to find elsewhere. Chris takes time to listen, provides honest and practical guidance, and helps people understand their health without shying away from meaningful conversations. His focus is to help patients age in place with clarity, choice, and dignity.

Elyssa Berman, Director of Social Services at Homestead Health

Elyssa Berman

LMSW

Director of Social Services

Elyssa supports patients and families through counseling, care navigation, coordination, and emotional guidance. With more than a decade of experience caring for individuals with chronic and complex conditions in both hospital and home-based settings, she understands how overwhelming navigating healthcare, caregiving responsibilities, and evolving medical needs can be for patients and their loved ones. Trained at the VA, Elyssa is skilled in coordinating care across fragmented healthcare systems, connecting families with resources, and advocating for patients when it matters most. Her compassionate and practical approach focuses on reducing stress, improving quality of life, and helping patients remain safe, supported, and independent at home whenever possible.

Cherise Brimmer, Family Nurse Practitioner at Homestead Health

Cherise Brimmer

FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner

Cherise is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of nursing experience across hospice, palliative care, and primary care. She is experienced in managing both acute and chronic conditions with a patient-centered approach that emphasizes prevention, healthy lifestyle, and care built around each individual. She is known for building strong, trusting relationships with her patients while delivering efficient, high-quality care in both in-person and telehealth settings.

Jorge Chavez, Director of Partnerships at Homestead Health

Jorge Chavez

CPhT

Director of Partnerships

Jorge has a strong background in operations, provider relations, and community outreach, and specializes in building strategic partnerships with assisted living communities, home health agencies, hospice organizations, and senior care professionals. Prior to transitioning into mobile healthcare services, Jorge gained valuable experience in the pharmacy field for over 15 years, helping shape his patient-centered approach and understanding of healthcare coordination. He now plays a key role in expanding access to primary care, palliative care, transitional care, and telehealth services across the valley. Known for his relationship-driven leadership style, Jorge is passionate about connecting healthcare providers and senior living communities with resources that improve patient outcomes and quality of care.

501(c)(3) Organization

Why It Matters That We Are a Nonprofit

Most medical practices are businesses. That is not a criticism, it is just a fact. And business decisions sometimes work against patient interests.

Homestead Health is different. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we are legally and ethically bound to prioritize community benefit over profit. That shapes every decision we make, from which services we offer, to how we price them, to who we hire.

It also means your donations go directly to expanding care for people who need it most. If you want to support our mission, visit our Get Involved page or Donate.

501(c)(3) Registered

Legally bound to community benefit

No shareholders

Every dollar serves the mission

Tax-deductible giving

Your donations support more care

Get Started

Ready to Bring Care Home?

Getting started is easy. Call us at (602) 755-4508 or send a message to contact@homesteadhealth.org and a member of our team will help you figure out the right service for your situation.

There is no pressure. No sales pitch. Just a conversation about what you need. You can also browse our intake forms and resources before reaching out.

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