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aTc HEalTHcaRE sERvIcEs BoLsTers corPoraTe Team WiTh neW chief oPeraTing officer
aTC Healthcare Services, a national system that provides healthcare staffing services to a variety of businesses announced that it has appointed Marilena o’Neill as Chief operating officer.
Marilena O’Neill will oversee company departments and operations to include operational performance, franchisee training and support and franchise development efforts for both ATC Healthcare Services and its subsidiary CareBuilders at Home.
Prior to joining ATC Healthcare Services, O’Neill served as vice president of franchise operations for the Huntington Learning Center franchise system.
“Marilena’s experience is invaluable. With her background and more than a decade as a senior leader in franchise operations with another family-owned business, she is uniquely qualified for the role and is set to make a big impact on our franchise system and growth,” said David Savitsky, CEO of ATC Healthcare Services and CareBuilders at Home.”
O’Neill joins ATC Healthcare Services and CareBuilders at Home at an exciting time. The demand for healthcare workers is booming — there is a critical need for talent.
sYnERgY HomEcaRE is The fasTesT groWing home care franchise in The naTion
SYNERGY® HomeCare, a leading national home care franchise, sold 38 territories in 2020. No other franchisor sold more territories last year according to a review of franchise disclosure documents (FDDs) and other public records of all home care franchisors who are members of the International Franchise Association (IFA).
SYNERGY HomeCare is ahead of last year’s pace having already sold 13 territories through the first quarter of 2021.
“We are focused on propelling the lives of our clients, caregivers, and franchisees forward,” said SYNERGY HomeCare CEO Charlie Young. “We recognized the growth trajectory of our industry and worked hard throughout the pandemic to engage top-quality potential franchisees. This is a testament to our value proposition and our focus to attract care-minded entrepreneurs who recognize the opportunity ‘to do well by doing good.’” Young also pointed out that while the aging in place phenomenon has increased opportunities to assist seniors and their families, franchisees also provide care for children, those recovering from surgery, illness, disabilities and other chronic conditions.
“More and more people are recognizing the business opportunities that home care presents”, said Mike Steed, Vice President of Franchise Development. “The caliber of candidates we are attracting is strong with so many expressing a desire to own their own company while benefiting from our proven track record, powerful systems and local lead generation program.”
For more information on SYNERGY HomeCare franchising opportunities visit SYNERGYHomeCareFranchise.com
Assisted Living Locators, a nationwide senior placement and referral service, annually “goes purple” to support Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month.
The companies 140 franchisees across the U.S. joined the movement by taking the Purple Pledge this year, and participated as a Walk To End Alzheimer’s National Team to raise funds to fight Alzheimer’s.
The color purple has been chosen to help raise Alzheimer’s awareness as The Alzheimer’s Association encourages people to “Go Purple with a Purpose”. The event held on June 21 shined light on the 5.7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease and the more than 16 million family members and friends providing care and support.
Olea noted that her company is the first nationwide senior placement service to achieve system-wide dementia carecertification to help families affected by Alzheimer’s find at no cost, independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. “We are making a positive
assisted Living Locators inland empire franchisee Vincent Bonnemere is taking the purple pledge to raise funds and awareness for national alzheimer’s & Brain awareness month.
difference every day by finding facilities that are best suited for these individuals,” she added.
During Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, Assisted Living Locators also showed the power of purple by changing its company logo to purple on its corporate website and franchisee social media channels to show solidarity for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The company’s senior care advisors wore purple and shared photos on social media, as well as participated in Longest Day fund-raising and dementia care education events.
If have questions about dementia care, speak to an Assisted Living Locators Senior Care Advisor at 877-266-7788 or visit www.assistedlivinglocators.com
alWaYs BEsT caRE sEnIoR sERvIcEs has groWn greaTLY
One of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, has grown greatly with expansions, conversions, and franchise openings over the past several months.
As business owners, franchisees of Always Best Care assist seniors with a wide range of conditions and personal needs, and currently provide millions of hours of care every year. Joining the brand’s growing network of senior care entrepreneurs this year are Ken Thomas who opens his location in Boerne, Texas. A Texas native, Thomas joined the franchise following nearly two decades in the United Services Automobile Association, most recently holding the role of Operations and Risk Management Executive. Also joining the network are Shayna and Jerrell Tonia, who opened their location in Matthews and Pineville, North Carolina following a more than 12 year career in the banking and management industries.
Franchise locations in Desert Cities and Chicagoland have recently undergone change in ownership to Eiso Wortelboer and Jeffrey Jaunich, respectively, who are each fueled with a passion for entrepreneurship and desire to provide unparalleled senior care in their communities. In interest to continue their assistance in the senior home care space, Ethan and Ivan Kim have also expanded their existing territory in San Diego County, opening to the San Diego South market.
Building upon this growth and momentum, Always Best Care is seeking individuals looking to leverage the company’s clear strategy and proven track record for delivering affordable, dependable service to seniors in their local areas.
