Our History
Proudly Serving Essex County For
Our Founder, Moses Scott
Moses was born in Prince Edward County, Virginia. He relocated to New Jersey in his teenage years to complete high school education. He was drafted and enrolled in Officer Candidate School after earning his Bachelor of Science Degree in Math and Physics from Howard University. He then spent four-and-a-half years with the military as a computer programmer, and was discharged with the rank of Captain. Moses attended Harvard Business School after the service, then graduated again in 1974 with an M.B.A.
He began his career with IBM in Boston, then moved on to spend the next three decades working at AT&T in New Jersey. His mother continued to reside with his sister’s family in Virginia. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 1993. Moses’ sister was the primary caregiver for their mom, but the family also hired a wonderful caregiver named Patty to help Mrs. Scott during the day.
The senior Mrs. Scott passed away in 2003. Moses’ first-hand experience with in-home care inspired him to give back to the community and start a home care agency in Essex County, New Jersey. “The first case I had was at the memory care center Arden Courts, which is about a mile from my office,” said Moses. “I go up there at least three or four times a week to shake hands and just smile at everybody. It’s the way to get my day started. I enjoy it, and I am pumped for the day after that.”
Right at Home Essex County Today
Right at Home Essex County is a family business, in the business of caring for families. We believe aging isn’t just about staying healthy, safe, and independent; it’s also about living well. Our goal is to help our neighbors stay in a place where they’re comfortable for as long as possible.
Founder Moses Scott started Right at Home Essex County in 2004 to offer high-touch services with love and dignity to seniors and adults with disabilities in his community. Today, Maeghan Scott & Melodie Toby carry on Moses’s vision and legacy. Maeghan and Melodie manage a team of professionals and highly trained caregivers, rooted in Essex County, who are committed to delivering exceptional care each and every day.
Maeghan & Melodie work with a myriad of local assisted living facilities and local businesses on a regular basis. They are members of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce.