Redefining care
through the power of choice
Since 2008, we’ve empowered families to choose their own caregiver, creating more personal, consistent care at home and in the community.
Today, we support aging adults, Veterans, and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We partner with 21 Regional Centers and every major Medi-Cal health plan across California.
Impacting people’s lives by
making a difference every day
The core principles behind the care we deliver:
Effortless Experience
Simple, seamless care for families and caregivers
Person-Centered
Care built around your needs, preferences, and goals
Empowering Families
Choose a trusted caregiver you know for better outcomes
Health Equity & Access
Greater access to culturally aligned care in underserved communities
Dedicated care for those who need it most
Our leadership team
Steve Barber
Steve leads the Disability Services team at 24 Hour Home Care, proudly serving thousands of Californians with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. His service as a U.S. Navy F/A-18 pilot instilled a lasting belief in the power of mission-driven teams and the privilege of contributing to something larger than oneself. Earlier, Steve served as VP of Business Development and Strategy at MidAmerica, helping public sector employers provide health and retirement benefit programs that support teachers, firefighters, and municipal workers. Steve holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, an MS from the University of Maryland, and a BS from the United States Naval Academy.
Simon Close
Simon Close is the CEO of 24 Hour Home Care’s Community Supports division, where he leads the company’s mission to impact people’s lives every day by improving health outcomes for Medi-Cal members across California. He specializes in transforming high-growth organizations in regulated, complex environments, turning ambitious targets into tangible, lasting impact. Over a career spanning pharmaceutical and life sciences, Simon has managed large, high-performing teams, earned awards for excellence and influential leadership, and served as an independent board member at the NAIPC (National Aging In Place Council). He brings that same discipline to 24 Hour Home Care and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders.
Chelsea Pyrzenski
Chelsea brings exceptional people leadership experience from global, high-impact organizations. She most recently served as Global Chief People Officer at WalkMe, where she helped guide the company through its acquisition by SAP and supported the business through a period of significant transformation and growth. Previously, Chelsea was Global CHRO at HireRight, where she played a critical role in preparing the organization for IPO readiness and scaling its global talent strategy.
Her career also includes senior leadership roles at VIZIO, the NFL, DIRECTV, and AT&T, where she partnered closely with executive teams to drive digital transformation, build inclusive cultures, and align talent strategies with business outcomes. Chelsea is known for her people-first leadership style, strategic mindset, and ability to build high-performing teams that deliver lasting impact.
Dylan Chodos
Dylan is the Chief Operating Officer of Disability Services at 24 Hour Home Care, overseeing operations that support children, adults, and families with disabilities across California. A people-first leader, Dylan focuses on delivering high-quality care while building teams that center the needs of those served.
Originally from South Bay of Los Angeles, Dylan began his career as a 911 EMT and later worked as a NICU nurse, providing care to medically complex infants and their families. He completed an Executive Fellowship at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, gaining experience in healthcare operations and strategy.
Most recently, Dylan was an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, advising top healthcare organizations on operations and growth. He holds an MBA from the University of Colorado Boulder and bachelor’s degrees in Neuroscience and Nursing.
Vu Nguyen
Vu Nguyen is the Chief Information Officer at 24 Hour Home Care. He leads the technology that supports clients, caregivers and the teams who serve them, including CareForce, the company’s Salesforce platform, and the data, integrations and support behind it.
Vu has spent more than 10 years as a healthcare CIO. He’s led technology for hospitals, home health agencies, behavioral health providers and skilled nursing facilities, which gives him a practical view of what caregivers and care teams need from their systems.
Before joining 24 Hour Home Care, Vu was CIO for a behavioral health agency. He’s known for building teams that own their work and keep technology focused on the people it serves. He holds a BS and MBA from UCLA.
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