Ashley E. Gaines

President and CEO

The founding of Transcendent Care Home Care is a result of Ashley’s personal connection to caregiving —she lived the reality that so many families face. After losing loved ones to debilitating illnesses, dementia-related disorders, and aging-related conditions, Ashley became a caregiver herself for family members. She sat by hospital beds, managed appointments, juggled medications, and watched fiercely independent people she loved slowly lose their autonomy. That experience changed her. It gave her a deep, personal understanding of what families need—not just practical help, but compassion, dignity, and respect in every interaction.

That journey is what drives Ashley every single day. She believes that the final stages of life deserve just as much care, attention, and love as the beginning. Her mission with Transcendent Care Home Care is simple but powerful: to help people age with honor, independence, and joy in their own homes—and to support the families who walk that path with them.

Ashley’s leadership is rooted not only in her heart, but in over two decades of professional experience. She’s spent 21 years in executive leadership roles across higher education, public media, nonprofits, economic development, and healthcare workforce development. She’s a Certified Senior Care Manager, a Certified Home Care Master, and a Specialist in Home Care Marketing and Caregiver Recruitment. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Information Management.

Under her guidance, Transcendent Care reflects a rare blend of compassion, integrity, and expertise. It’s not just a business—it’s a promise to families that they will be seen, heard, and cared for when it matters most.