FirstLight Home Care Achieves FIVE STAR designation by IFA VetFran

The International Franchise Association VetFran committee awarded the leading non-medical home care franchise with their highest ranking, a FIVE STAR designation

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Apr 10, 2017, 07:12 ET

CINCINNATI, April 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstLight Home Care, a national provider of non-medical home care, was recently awarded the highest ranking from the International Franchise Association VetFran committee. This is a distinct honor that is factored by several components based on veteran discount, clean audit report, years in business, years in franchising and units open. A "FIVE STAR" designation is given to only the top ranking IFA VetFran members.

The purpose of the IFA VetFran "STAR" designation is to:

The International Franchise Association VetFran committee awarded FirstLight Home Care with their highest ranking, a FIVE STAR designation.

Establish a clear, recognizable designation for veterans to utilize when evaluating franchise brands
Enhance the offerings for veterans whether evaluating franchise ownership or employment opportunities with a franchise system
Establish core, consistent standards for all franchisors to aspire to give our veterans even greater opportunities for franchise success

"What makes our business model special to veterans is we not only offer these highly-trained individuals ideal business opportunities, but our proprietary method of non-medical home care is designed to assist anyone over age 18, including injured vets returning home from service," said Bill McPherson, executive director franchise development at FirstLight Home Care. "We want to continue to serve these brave individuals and will continue to live up to the standards of the VetFran FIVE STAR ranking."

FirstLight Home Care distinguishes itself from other industry brands by offering assistance to a wide demographic of adults in need. The company assists seniors, new mothers, veterans, adults with disabilities, and those recovering from illness, injury or surgery, who need help on short term or long term basis.

Home care is and has been one of the fastest growing industries in the United States, and demand continues to climb based upon our aging population. FirstLight Home Care has replicated a competitive business model spanning across 32 states where franchisees are serving the needs of their local communities.

In addition to recent IFA VetFran FIVE STAR designation, FirstLight Home Care was named to Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 list and Top Franchise for Veterans by Franchise Business Review. The company also made the Franchise Times Top 200+ list, 2016 Inc. 5000 ranking and was honored at number 21 for all private businesses based in the Cincinnati metro area.

For more information on FirstLight Home Care and franchise ownership opportunities, visit www.firstlightfranchise.com.

About FirstLight Home Care
FirstLight Home Care is a top rated non-medical home care provider with a network of offices that provides care for more than 2,500 clients in over 32 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. Visit www.firstlighthomecare.com to learn more.

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