About Affinity
Rooted in faith, driven by compassion, and committed to ensuring every moment truly matters
Born from experience.
Built with purpose.
In 2010, Jackie Authement experienced firsthand how inadequate end-of-life care could be. Frustrated and disappointed, he shared his vision over lunch with business associates: hospice care should be delivered with genuine compassion and dignity.
That conversation sparked the creation of Affinity Healthcare—a commitment to serve families, friends, and neighbors across East Texas with the care they truly deserve.
From fewer than ten team members in a small Angelina County office, we’ve grown through unwavering dedication to treating every patient and family as we would our own loved ones.
Founded in Angelina County with fewer than 10 team members
Expanded from 1 county to 19 counties across East & Southeast Texas
Broadened services beyond hospice to meet patients throughout their journey
3 office locations, planning Palliative Care expansion
Our commitment to exceptional care and service excellence has been recognized by industry leaders and our community, affirming our dedication to making every moment matter.
Recognized nationally for excellence in quality and patient experience, placing Affinity among the top healthcare providers in the nation.
Honored as Texas Small Business of the Year, recognizing our growth, community impact, and commitment to excellence in healthcare.
Rooted in faith and guided by the principles of servant leadership, we provide high-quality, compassionate care in life’s most intimate moments—serving our patients, their families, and our team members with humility, dignity, and love.
To be a trusted healthcare partner where faith-guided service, compassionate excellence, and servant leadership ensure every moment truly matters.
Eight guiding principles that shape everything we do—from patient care to team culture
Guided by faith and a higher calling, recognizing that caring for others is both a responsibility and a privilege.
Exceptional, evidence-based care with empathy, ensuring dignity, comfort, and respect during vulnerable moments.
Leading by serving—placing the needs of patients, families, and team members first with humility and trust.
Honoring the vital role of family, partnering with loved ones to provide support and comfort throughout the journey.
Strengthening communities through ethical practice, outreach, collaboration, and responsible stewardship.
Acting with honesty, transparency, and moral courage—doing what’s right even when no one is watching.
Every person is treated with respect, compassion, and worth, regardless of circumstance.
Caring for our caregivers by fostering a supportive environment that values growth, balance, and well-being.
Jackie Authement and Bobby Wofford brought together their expertise, faith, and shared commitment to transform end-of-life care in East Texas.
Their philosophy of servant leadership permeates our entire team—from executives to patient care aides—ensuring that the vision that inspired Affinity’s creation continues to guide us every day.
CEO & Founder
The catalyst behind Affinity’s founding—refusing to accept substandard hospice care as the norm.
Jackie Authement is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Affinity Healthcare and has more than four decades of experience in healthcare leadership and operations. Throughout his career, Jackie has led the development and expansion of home-based healthcare organizations across multiple states, with a strong emphasis on quality, regulatory compliance, and organizational growth.
Jackie’s background includes executive leadership roles overseeing hospice, home health, private duty, infusion therapy, and ancillary clinical services. He has successfully launched and scaled multiple healthcare organizations and has been actively involved in healthcare advocacy and regulatory collaboration at the state level.
Under his leadership, Affinity has grown from inception into a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified organization with deemed status, serving patients and families with compassion, integrity, and excellence at every stage of care.
CFO & Founder
Building Affinity’s financial foundation for sustainable growth and exceptional care delivery.
Bobby Wofford is Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer of Affinity Healthcare, bringing more than 40 years of healthcare financial experience to the organization. He began his career as a Medicare financial auditor, gaining a strong foundation in regulatory compliance, reimbursement, and financial oversight within the home health industry.
Bobby later served in senior financial leadership roles with regional home health organizations, where he managed the financial operations of multiple agencies. Over the past 26 years, he has successfully started, owned, and supported numerous home health companies.
As a co-founder of Affinity alongside Jackie Authement, Bobby has played a key role in building the organization’s financial strength and sustainability. His expertise ensures Affinity remains fiscally sound while continuing to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the communities it serves.
