Berry Weiss
FOUNDER & CEO
Story
Berry is an ambitious entrepreneur who’s founded numerous companies and teams. Following several successful ventures in the healthcare space, Berry founded Preferred Home Care in 2007, and has stood at the helm of the company since.
Specialty
Establishing strong relationships with home care agencies, hospitals and facilities across the state. The trust that Berry’s built with hundreds of healthcare professionals — thanks to excellent customer service and care — has fueled Preferred’s explosive growth.
Passion
Making the right match! Berry believes that fit is crucial for quality of care. He is passionate about helping people find reliable and compassionate aides who integrate well with their unique family dynamics and schedule.
“If you believe business is built on relationships, make building them your business.”
— Scott Stratten
Allen Hymowitz
ADMINISTRATOR
Story
Allen has served as Preferred’s Administrator since the company’s inception. He brings decades of experience in management and has filled leadership roles in the healthcare industry for years.
Passion
Hiring the right people! Allen believes that hiring experienced, dedicated and professional personnel is the key to growing and expanding a successful home care agency. (His method seems to be working!)
Specialty
Allen is known for his detail-oriented and personal style of management: he is wholly committed to the patients of Preferred, and that commitment comes through in every managerial decision. He believes that strong and effective leadership is built on a foundation of mutual respect and trust.
Hobbies
Reading mysteries, watching football and baseball, and playing bridge.
“Pointing fingers does not solve problems; taking action does.”
Sandra L. Picillo RN, BSN, MSJ
DIRECTOR OF PATIENT SERVICES
Story
Sandra has been involved in home care for the past 20 years. After 25 years in retail and customer service, she launched a career in nursing — graduating first with a BSN, then earning a Master’s of Science from Seton Hall Law School with a focus on health law and compliance.
Passion
Sandra is a passionate patient advocate! She spends much of her time writing and visiting Albany to ensure that home care services remain intact — and that patients can continue to live in the homes and communities they love.
Specialty
Sandra makes sure our patients are safe + happy — and our aides are compliant. She also ensures that our customer representatives are well-equipped to give every client outstanding service.
Areas of expertise:
- Nursing and corporate compliance
- DOH home care regulations and standards
- Legal aspects of documentation in homecare
- Patient care and patient safety.
Hobbies
Spending time with family and friends. Football, socializing, cards, and traveling.
“I believe every patient must be treated with respect and dignity, safely at home.”
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Corporate Headquarters
2357 60th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11204
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Queens Office
108-18 Queens Blvd 6th Floor Suite 4
Forest Hills, NY 11375
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Bronx, NY 10463
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147 West Cherry St
Hicksville, NY 11801
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Patchogue, NY 11772
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19 Court St Suite 403
White Plains, NY 10601
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Spring Valley, NY 10977
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21 Center St
Middletown, NY 10940
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7301 W. Palmetto Park Road, Suite 208C
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