Meet The Team
Specialty Care Services
Al Simons
Founder and Managing Member
Combining his passion for community service and the home healthcare industry with a wealth of business experience, Al founded Specialty Care Services in 2002.
As a transformational leader with foresight and imagination, Al has an impressive history of surpassing ambitious business goals and delivering revolutionary solutions to government and private clients. He has a consistent record of positioning his company for success, spurring multimillion-dollar sales growth by opening new revenue streams and building highly accomplished teams that demonstrate profound dedication to operational excellence.
Prior to his success at Specialty Care Services, Al served as the Executive Director of the Private Pay Homecare Division of Adventist HealthCare, one of the largest healthcare companies in the Washington metropolitan area, where he built a team of highly credentialed staff and generated millions in recurring annual revenues.
Demonstrating both an entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial spirit, Al has an innate ability to quickly identify and actualize valuable ideas, employing strategies that maximize organizational capabilities.
Al holds bachelor's degrees in both Business Administration and Finance from Morgan State University.
Pearl Xu
Clinical Nurse Manager
I attended UMBC and earned my BSN from the University of Maryland. I began my nursing career at the University of Maryland Medical Center on a psychiatric and geriatric unit before being introduced to Specialty Care Services by a co-worker, where I quickly discovered that in-home care aligned perfectly with my goals and personal values.
Currently, I serve as the Nurse Manager for the Nurse Monitoring Division at SCS, providing daily oversight and support for our Nurses and clients.
Working at SCS is especially meaningful to me because it provides the opportunity to build strong connections with clients over time—it's rewarding to get to know our clients and make a lasting impact on their well-being.
Amy Fass, BSN, RN
Nurse Manager
A passionate advocate of elder care while maintaining independent living, Amy uses her clinical leadership and mentoring skills to make a positive difference in the careers of our unskilled visiting staff. She provides clinical support, including home assessments for our Montgomery County Government In-Home Aides Program (IHAS), and oversees all of the agency's unskilled visiting staff for this program as well.
Amy brings over 40 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with clinical knowledge in community health, case management, home health, pediatrics, outpatient surgery, and intensive care. Amy is the proud mother of 3 children, two of whom have followed in her footsteps in the medical field. In her spare time, Amy loves to stay active and spend time with her family.
Cynthia Hampton
Administrative Assistant
Drawn to the home care industry because she believes in making a difference for clients and families, Cynthia helps to ensure that the office is running smoothly and that the day-to-day administrative tasks are handled efficiently to meet the care needs of clients and families.
In her role at Specialty Care Services, Cynthia provides administrative support and handles billing and reports for the Nurse Monitor Manager and Nurse Monitoring Division. In addition, she provides recruiting support for our Private Duty Staffing Division.
Cynthia began working in the health care arena 13 years ago as an administrative assistant. She believes that helping clients in a meaningful way is a privilege, and she is passionate about continuing to grow and learn new things in her role.
In Cynthia’s spare time, she loves to stay active and spend time with her family.
Matt Simons
Program Manager
I handle the billing, invoicing, and payroll to make sure everything runs smoothly and transparently. I also help coordinate schedules, so caregivers are where they need to be for our clients. My goal is to take care of the details so our team can focus on providing for our clients.
Wyatt Oring
Director of Community Outreach
Passionate about helping individuals and families find the personalized healthcare that improves their lives, Wyatt serves as the Director of Community Outreach and Marketing Director for Specialty Care Services.
In this role, he builds partnerships with hospitals, local healthcare providers, senior living communities, and many more organizations to help connect individuals and families with personalized home care. Wyatt also builds and updates the website, manages SCS’s social media, writes & publishes blogs, and increases the number of people who learn about our care.
With over 10 years of experience in healthcare marketing, Wyatt’s proud to represent Specialty Care Services because of their wide range of services for seniors, those with disabilities, and those with chronic health conditions, making families' lives better every day.
Nicolette Helena
Administrative Coordinator
Nicolette Helena is an accomplished Administrative Coordinator with over 10 years of experience in healthcare, customer service, and office administration. She is highly skilled in managing daily operations, coordinating schedules, and ensuring smooth communication between clients, caregivers, and internal teams.
In her role, Nicolette staffs and oversees caregiver assignments to ensure quality and consistency of care. She maintains accurate records, supports training initiatives, and upholds company standards to deliver efficient, compassionate service. Known for her strong client-centered approach, she takes pride in creating streamlined processes that enhance both team performance and client satisfaction.
With a background spanning healthcare, government, and nonprofit organizations, including outpatient psychiatric clinics, FEMA, specialty pharmacies, and NGOs. Nicolette brings a broad perspective and deep commitment to excellence. Passionate about helping others, she strives to provide meaningful support and ensure every client receives care with respect and integrity.
