Charlotte entrepreneurs Ken and Mary Ellen Fleming acquire the in-home care business to meet the community’s growing need for companion and personal care services.
CHARLOTTE, NC. April 4, 2016– FirstLight Home Care, an award-winning provider of non-medical in-home care, today announced its Greater Charlotte location is now under new ownership. Charlotte residents Ken and Mary Ellen Fleming recently acquired the in-home care business, which offers a variety of companion and personal care services to residents of Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Rowan, and Union counties.
The FirstLight Home Care office is located at 1135 Four Lakes Drive in Matthews and serves area seniors, new mothers, those recovering from surgery and other adults in need of assistance. FirstLight caregivers are available to help with many needs – from personal hygiene and household duties such as cooking, cleaning and running errands, to mobility assistance and dementia care.
“As caregivers for over 28 years, we know from experience that when people build respectful relationships it enriches everyone’s lives,” explained Ken and Mary Ellen. “FirstLight gives us the opportunity to help people in our community have their best future by providing extra care and support when they need it most.”
“Ken and Mary Ellen’s personal experience as caregivers for their family members, combined with their passion for helping improve the lives of others, make them the perfect pair to lead the FirstLight office in Greater Charlotte,” said Jeff Bevis, FirstLight Home Care Chief Executive Officer. “We know they will continue to foster FirstLight’s Culture of Care and have a positive, important impact on the lives of all their clients and the communities they serve.”
Since opening its first franchise location in 2009, FirstLight Home Care has experienced steady growth and is now operating more than 120 locations in 30 states throughout the U.S. Visit Charlotte.FirstLightHomeCare.com for more information on FirstLight Home Care of Greater Charlotte.
About FirstLight Home Care
FirstLight Home Care is a top rated non-medical in-home care provider with a network of offices that provides care for more than 2,500 clients in over 30 states. The company has created a new standard in home care by combining best practices with innovative approaches to make them an emerging market leader in a rapidly-growing industry. Companion and personal care services can be provided at private residences, assisted living and retirement communities, nursing homes, adult-family homes or group homes. Clients include seniors, new mothers, individuals recovering from surgery, adults with disabilities and anyone who might just need a little extra care or assistance.