100 N 7th Suite 206, Salina, KS
(785) 493-8111
Debra Bengston, RN BSN
Administrator and President
A graduate of the BSN Program at the University of Texas at Arlington, Debra Blomquist has been working within the home care field for 30 years. In 2008, Debra began Accessible Home Health, providing care via Medicaid programs, then founded Accessible Home Care, which operates through Medicare, in 2012. Debra has served as a member of the Saline County Planning and Zoning Commission, as a board member of the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, as President and 17 year member of Salina Noon Network AMBUCS, on the advisory board of the Disability Planning Organization of Kansas, and as a member of the Professional Advisory Committee at Kansas Wesleyan Department of Nursing.
Richard Yaple, DO
Medical Director
Dr. Richard Yaple graduated from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and is Certified on the American Board of Osteopathic Internal Medicine. He is a specialist in Internal Medicine and has served as our Medical Director since 2012.
Jennifer Floerke RN
Assistant Administrator
Jennifer serves as our Clinical Manager. She is a proud graduate of Fort Hays State University. Jennifer has been a registered nurse for 32 years, 28 of which have been in the home care field. Jennifer served as a board member of the Kansas Home Care and Hospice Association.
Jody Free SHRM-CP
Director of HR
Jody is a proud graduate of Emporia State University. She and her family have lived in Salina for the last 16 years. Jody has served on the board for the Salina Human Resource Management Association and is a SHRM Certified Professional. Jody has been the Director of HR at Accessible for seven years.
Jeff Jenkins
Sr. Financial Manager
Jeff joined the Accessible team in August 2018. He received his BA in Business from Belmont University in Nashville and MBA from Missouri University of Science & Technology. He has worked in Accounting and Finance for 7 years in various roles.
Matt Hessman
Community Liaison
Matt Hessman serves as our Community Liaison for our northern coverage area and is operates from our Minneapolis location. Matt is a graduate of Kansas State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Management and a minor in Business. He and his wife live in Minneapolis with their two beautiful children. Matt has a passion for helping people and stays busy volunteering within the community. He is currently the Grand Knight for the Minneapolis chapter of the Knights of Columbus and is an active member of the church.
Community Liaison
Lynsey Webb
Lynsey Webb serves as our Community Liaison for our central and eastern coverage area. Lynsey graduated from Kansas State University in elementary education. After teaching for 20 years, I made a transition to long term care as a community liaison. Lynsey and her husband live in Salina with their three amazing children. Lynsey strives to support her community by volunteering and stays busy following her children in their supporting events. Lynsey’s hobbies involve coaching youth sports, working out, and traveling with her family.
Community Liaison
Kristi Copas
Chelsie Grogg, RN
Central Branch Clinical Manager
Lauren Smith, RN
Northern Branch Clinical Manager
Lauren Smith serves as our RN Branch Clinical Manager for the Minneapolis office at Accessible and has worked in the medical field for 14 years starting as a CNA and working her way up to being an RN. Lauren is a Graduate of Cloud County Community College where she obtained her associate degree in applied science in Nursing. Lauren resides in Minneapolis with her husband and three children. Lauren enjoys time with her family and keeps busy with all of her kids sporting events and even coaches softball.
Billing Clerk
Margaret Dixon
Margaret holds a Bachelor Degree of Healthcare Administration with a certification in Health Management. She has worked in the Healthcare billing field for the last 14 years. Margaret has been a Salina resident since 2004 and her dedication to the community can be seen in her volunteer work with The United Way, Altrusa International and the Order of the Golden Circle.
Melissa Hocker
Accounting Clerk
Melissa was born and raised in Abilene. She holds an Associate degree in Business Administration Technology from Salina Area Technical College. She is an avid reader and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
