October 21, 2021 HomeWell Care Services, one of the nations leading non-medical in-home care providers, has launched the Palliative Care Support and Hospice Care Support programs to help people remain in the comfort of home as they manage chronic illness or declining health. The programs offer clients a personalized schedule of in-home care and companionship that complements their palliative or hospice care plan, relieves family members from the demands of caregiving, and gives clients and families the peace of mind needed to focus on quality time together.Increasingly, adults facing serious or life-threatening diseases are choosing to receive palliative and hospice treatment at home. HomeWells new programs are expertly designed for clients who make this choice, which requires support that many families cant provide on their own. Both programs include a focus on minimizing pain and other symptoms, assistance with personal care to minimize stress, medication reminders for pain management, and emotional support for clients and their families alike.Each client is assigned a Care Manager who liaises with the clients palliative or hospice team, and who carefully matches clients and caregivers to best provide the companionship and reassurance that clients and families need. As part of the program, HomeWells Care Managers and handpicked caregivers receive additional training, guidelines, and best practices to reinforce their understanding of the complexities of palliative and hospice care.Aging adults and others facing serious, life-threatening diseases are choosing to spend their most challenging times and even final days where they are most comfortable: their own home, says Michelle Cone, HomeWells SVP of Training and Brand Programs. Its incredibly important that their families have access to supportive, compassionate services. Our Palliative Care Support and Hospice Care Support programs support family caregivers when they feel overwhelmed, offering strength, comfort, and a shoulder to lean on whenever needed.As with HomeWells other special programs, which include the SureStep fall prevention program, the GoHomeWell post-hospital program and the wellbeing-focused Life Enrichment Activities Program, HomeWell agencies can deliver Palliative Care Support and Hospice Care Support wherever their clients call home, be it their family home or their assisted living community. For more information on HomeWells levels of care and special in-home care programs, visit homewellcares.com.ABOUT PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE Palliative care is comfort care given to improve the quality of life of patients who have a serious or life-threatening disease such as cancer, dementia, pulmonary disease, liver disease, and others. The goal is to treat as early as possible the symptoms and side effects of the disease.Hospice care is given when curative treatment is no longer the goal of care and the sole focus is quality of life and comfort and support for the patient and the family. It is provided to those with a life expectancy of 6 months or less. The hospice team focuses on quality of life through clinical, emotional, and spiritual support.ABOUT HOMEWELL CARE SERVICESHomeWell Care Services, franchised by HomeWell Franchising Inc., provides personal care, companionship, and home maker services for seniors and other homebound individuals, so they can remain safely in the comfort of wherever they call home. HomeWell is committed to helping people live life more fully and offers special programs for fall prevention, post-medical care, and life-enrichment. Our franchise agencies serve over 3,000 clients annually, helping them to fulfill a robust life.HomeWell Franchising Inc. is a premier franchisor with over 40 open locations representing over 85 territories across the U.S. and Canada. The company has a strong pipeline of new agencies set to open. HomeWell has been recognized as a Franchise Business Review Top 100 low investment franchise and an Inc. 5000 company. For more information on HomeWell or to explore franchise opportunities, visit HomeWell Care Services or HomeWell Care Services Franchising.For press inquiries, please contact:Chris Pilbeam, Communications Manager817.203.8313, media@homewellcares.comTo inquire about franchise opportunities, please contact:Kristina McGarvey, Franchise Development Director817.916.8904, franchising@homewellcares.com 

A unique episode of Lifetime TVs Designing Spaces this month, focused on senior safety and independent living at home, features HomeWell Care Services alongside leading brands Philips Hearing, ServiceMaster Restore and American Water Resources.According to AARP research, nearly 90 percent of seniors want to stay in their home for as long as possible. However, many older adults and their families have concerns about mobility, health and safety at home.Its a difficult conversation for families to havewhich is where Ronnie Taylor, owner of HomeWell Care Services in Austin, TX and Michelle Cone, our SVP of Training and Brand Programs, come in.In the episode below, Ronnie visits Phyllis, who recently returned home from the hospital after a fall. Ronnie offers an expert consultation on Phylliss in-home care needs, helping her and her daughter Zade talk openly about their concerns. His goal is to develop a customized HomeWell care plan for Phylliss safety and peace of mind.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUA63G-Ae1Q&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fhomewellcares.com%2F&embeds_referring_origin=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutubeembedcode.com&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&feature=emb_title&themeRefresh=1We are thrilled to be featured in an episode that brings this topic out into the open, says Ronnie. Many families struggle in having these conversations with aging family members. Part of what HomeWell agencies offer is a consultation and assessment where clients and their family members can talk openly about what is going on. Our goal is to provide a personalized care plan that fits that specific client. We work closely with the family and keep that communication open.

With over 24 years of service in the post-acute care space, Michelle Cone, HomeWell Franchisings Senior Vice President of Training and Brand Programs, recently received McKnights most prestigious awardthe Pinnacle. Reserved for industry veterans who have furthered the value of home care across the care continuum, the Pinnacle Thought Leader recognition was awarded to Cone for the ingenuity and innovation she has displayed throughout her illustrious career.With the Pinnacle Awards, McKnights is honoring the individuals who have not only reached the top of the profession but managed to remain there for years, said McKnights Publisher Craig Roth. Theyve inspired us in the past, and theyll continue to do so for as long as they remain in the field.Receiving such an esteemed award was an experience to remember for Cone. Reflecting on her time in the industry, from skilled nursing to inpatient rehabilitation and now, non-medical home care at HomeWell, she was overcome with gratitude.To be recognized along with industry peers who have set and continue to set the standard within their respective fields and who have dedicated their professional lives to making a positive impact on the lives of othersit is quite remarkable. I am humbled, appreciative and quite taken aback by this award.Michelle Cone, Senior Vice President of Training and Brand Programs at HomeWell Franchising, Inc.Like many drawn to the industry, Cones motivation and sense of fulfillment come from helping others. She has witnessed the positive influence of quality carelives changed, families sense of hope restored and even entire senior communities transformedand that has propelled her for over 20 years.The most gratifying part of my career is reflecting on how many patients, clients and families I have had the opportunity to help during their care journey. Also, in more recent years, working with HomeWell to support entrepreneurs to allow them to fully realize their dreams of business ownership while positively impacting the thousands of employees and clients they serve.Cone joined HomeWell Franchising in 2016 as the Vice President of Operations before transitioning into her current role as the Senior Vice President of Training and Brand Programs in 2020. Under her leadership, the franchise innovated several signature and specialty care programs catered to homebound individuals facing distinct health and wellness challenges, including the Go-HomeWell Post-Medical Care, SureStep Fall Prevention, and the Life Enrichment Activities Program (LEAP), and hospice, low vision and dementia support.Challenging the traditional general home care model, Michelle opted for specificity in developing the franchises services, leveraging data and proven processes revealed to her through two decades of experience. And the results speak for themselves; over the last three years, HomeWell has achieved more than 88% growth and expanded its footprint in more than 25 new states. As HomeWell flourished, Cone ensured the franchise scaled its efforts to implement a more personalized care experience, including providing an expert Care Manager to administer an individual care plan for each client and their family.I feel incredibly motivated and encouraged to continue my journey and look for ways to elevate HomeWells offerings in a value-based environment. The future of healthcare is in the home, and we have a tremendous opportunity to address the wants and needs of our most vulnerable populationsboth physically and emotionallylike never before by delivering supportive services for the health of our clients in a non-medical way.For more information about the 2023 McKnights Pinnacle Awards, please visit https://www.mcknightspinnacleawards.com/.

Aging Media Network (AMN) today revealed that HomeWell Care Services has won a 2021 Aspect Award for the companys rebranding efforts. The Aspect Awards showcases the top marketing and advertising campaigns from a broad spectrum of care providers and vendors across the country. AMN received more than 40 submissions in the categories of Home Health & Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care, Senior Housing & Senior Living, and Skilled Nursing (SNF).In 2019, HomeWell kicked off a large corporate initiative to better understand their consumers and ensure the brand was positioned to lead the future of the home care industry. With these insights, HomeWell assessed the brand and franchise organization. Based on the data and assessment, HomeWell rebranded the company by developing a new brand identity, brand positioning, brand promise, brand pillars and brand essence.We are extremely excited to be recognized for HomeWells rebrand efforts. The updated visual identity was a culmination of all the brand research that was done. The updated brand reflects what we stand for, which is a deep desire to deliver on every aspect of quality carewith trusted and reliable expertise, true compassion and a culture that prioritizes our clients and their loved ones peace of mind, said Mishelle Payne, VP of Marketing for HomeWell Care Services.As part of the efforts, the company changed its name from HomeWell Senior Care to HomeWell Care Services to also highlight the need for in-home care services for the under 65 population. The new brand has received tremendous recognition from the home care industry and by those seeking to own a home care franchise.This was the inaugural year for the Aspect Awards. With more than 40 entries, the participants included national, regional, and local companies as well as an array of creative agencies. The complete list of the AMN 2021 Aspect Award winners can be found in their press release.We are at the cusp of an industry-wide transformation, and organizations have turned to advertising and marketing to define their roles in the future of our industry. The campaign submissions we received have been nothing short of amazing. Each one showcases the brilliance and creativity that continues to drive our industries forward, said George Yedinak, Executive Vice President of Aging Media Network.

HomeWell Care Services one of the nations leading non-medical in-home care providers, today announced the relaunch of their foundational Life Enrichment & Activities Program (LEAP). The program aims to provide enrichment in clients homes enhancing care beyond the typical assistance with activities of daily living.The company was founded with the original LEAP program to proactively address the negative effects of social isolation and loneliness for all clients. The program is one of the most popular and well received services the company offers because it helps to build a rapport between the client and caregiver and ultimately increases both client and caregiver satisfaction.Our goal is to improve the quality of life for our clients by engaging in a variety of activities they know and enjoy. Activities that include everything from cooking, playing cards or putting together a puzzle to outdoor pastimes such as gardening, going for walks or bird watching. We want to encourage our clients to experience new things, at whatever level they can participate, to enjoy what they once missed or to continue to do what they love to do, but now with the companionship of a HomeWell caregiver, said Michelle Cone, SVP Training and Brand Programs at HomeWell Care Services.During the COVID-19 pandemic, isolation protocols were enforced by implementing stay at home orders. For the most vulnerable segments of the population, this meant not being able to go to the places they once enjoyed, engaging in activities, or seeing the people for which they are closest.Crystal Franz, HomeWell CEO adds, By dusting off our foundational program and relaunching it with updated tools and resources for our franchisees, we are ensuring our clients that there is more to life than simply existing. Increasing their levels of engagement helps their overall quality of life, which has become especially apparent this past year as weve navigated the COVID pandemic.HomeWell franchisees will be able to leverage tools and resources to assess whether a client is at-risk of social isolation, identify activities they might enjoy, and utilize the companys vendor partnership to purchase activities and games.

HomeWell Care Services agencies nationwide earned 2023 Best of Home Care awards from Home Care Pulse, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the home care industry.The awards, which highlight the top-performing home care businesses across the United States, recognized several HomeWell Care Services agencies as best-in-class home care providers and employers. Three HomeWell locations, including Worthington, Ohio, Cedar Park, Texas, and Hackensack, New Jersey, received the highest award given by Home Care Pulsethe Leader in Experience. These agencies are recognized among the top 10% of home care providers participating in the nationwide HCP Experience Management Program. To qualify for the Leader in Experience, 10% of award-winning agencies clients and caregivers were interviewed monthly by HCP over 12 months. To be awarded, the agencies must receive high satisfaction ratings in several areas.At HCP, our mission is to help home care businesses create an experience that goes beyond client and caregiver expectations, says Todd Austin, President of HCP. When we see agencies like these at HomeWell Care Services that have so effectively provided outstanding care and employment experiences, we know were on the right track. HomeWell has worked extremely hard to prioritize high-quality care and employment, and their work hasnt gone unnoticed. This award allows them to show proof of quality to potential clients and caregivers.Numerous HomeWell agencies also received other Best of Home Care awards, including Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice Awards.  Based on client and employee satisfaction scores gathered by HCP, these awards recognize a small handful of home care providers across the country who have proven their ability to provide an exceptional working experience to employees and the highest quality care to clients.We want to congratulate these HomeWell agencies on receiving both the Best of Home Care Provider of Choice Award and the Best of Home Care Employer of Choice Award, says Austin, President of HCP. Since these awards are based on real, unfiltered feedback from clients and caregivers, they have proven their dedication to providing a great work environment and solid training to employees while maintaining their focus on client and caregiver satisfaction. We are pleased to recognize their dedication to quality, professionalism, and expertise in home care.On behalf of the entire HomeWell Care Services family, we congratulate our local HomeWell teams below for going above and beyond to provide trusted care with true compassion!Leader in Experience Award Winners:Worthington, OHCedar Park, TXHackensack, NJProvider of Choice Award Winners:Cedar Park, TXCincinnati, OHConway, ARGeorgetown, DEHackensack, NJLoveland, COStafford, TXSunrise, FLWorthington, OHEmployer of Choice Award Winners:Anchorage, AKCedar Park, TXConway, ARGeorgetown, DEHackensack, NJNatick, MAPlano, TXStafford, TXWorthington, OH ABOUT HOMEWELL CARE SERVICESHomeWell Care Services, franchised by HomeWell Franchising Inc., provides personal care, companionship, and home maker services for seniors and other homebound individuals, so they can remain safely in the comfort of wherever they call home. HomeWell is committed to helping people live life more fully and offers special programs for fall prevention, post-medical care, and life enrichment.HomeWell Franchising Inc. is a premier franchisor with over 50 locations representing over 100 territories across the United States. The company has a strong pipeline of new agencies set to open. HomeWell has been recognized as a Franchise Business Review Top 100 low investment franchise and an Inc. 5000 company. For more information on HomeWell or to explore franchise opportunities, visit HomeWell Care Services or HomeWell Care Services Franchising.For press inquiries, please contact:Andrew Hurst, Communications Manager817.203.8313, media@homewellcares.com