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Thanks to an increase in its personal care business the company saw higher earnings in its first quarter

FRISCO, Texas—Addus HomeCare Corporation, a provider of homecare services, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Due to the growth in its personal care business and its acquisition of Gentiva's business in December, Addus reported a 20% growth in revenue and 25% higher earnings over the first quarter of last year.

First Quarter 2025 Highlights:

HomeWell earns a spot on both the Top 100 Franchises Under $100K list & Fastest-Growing Franchises for 2025

BURKBURNETT, Texas—HomeWell Franchising Inc., the franchisor of national in-home care provider HomeWell Care Services, has earned two honors from Entrepreneur magazine—securing a spot on both the Top 100 Franchises Under $100K list and Fastest-Growing Franchises for 2025. HomeWell said these latest accolades reflect the company's continued momentum and appeal to aspiring entrepreneurs looking for a mission-driven business opportunity in a high-demand industry.


The report highlighted market growth driven by aging demographics & M&A activity

BOSTON—Capstone Partners, a middle market investment banking firm, released its April 2025 Home Care Sector Update, reporting that an aging U.S. population and consumer preference for receiving care at home and aging-in-place are expanding the homecare market.

The company will also conduct a conference call for all interested parties

ROCHESTER HILLS, Michigan—InfuSystem Holdings, Inc., a national health care service provider, facilitating outpatient care for durable medical equipment manufacturers and health care providers, announced it will issue first quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, May 8, 2025, before the market opens.

The company will also conduct a conference call for all interested parties on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 9 a.m. ET to discuss its financial results.

The new outpatient homecare practice provides physical, occupational & speech therapy

HOUSTON, Texas—U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc., a national operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics and provider of industrial injury prevention services, announced the acquisition of an outpatient homecare practice that provides physical, occupational and speech therapy through its 50%-owned subsidiary, MSO Metro, LLC (Metro). 

New franchise signings, expansions & industry awards lead the company's first quarter

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia—Premium Service Brands (PSB), a home services franchising company, is celebrating 27 new franchise signings, national awards for both its brands and leadership team and the continued rollout of its Nesto platform.

Strong Franchise Growth Across Brands

In Q1, PSB signed 27 new franchise agreements across five of its brands, fueling momentum for the whole system and its portfolio:

The company will now offer on-demand assistance in Texas

COLUMBIA, Maryland—Villi, an in-home services company operating in Texas, is expanding to Maryland to provide on-demand assistance uniquely enabling adults to have the freedom to live confidently in their own homes. Villi’s online platform makes it easy to find a companion for a plethora of services such as household chores, companionship, meal preparation, errands and more.


The difficulty in navigating nonrecognition in dementia & Alzheimer's patients

It happened more than a decade ago, but the moment remains with her.

Sara Stewart was talking at the dining room table with her mother, Barbara Cole, 86 at the time, in Bar Harbor, Maine. Stewart, then 59, a lawyer, was making one of her extended visits from out of state.

Two or three years earlier, Cole had begun showing troubling signs of dementia, probably from a series of small strokes. “I didn’t want to yank her out of her home,” Stewart said.

New AI solution supports triage nurses in home health & hospice by delivering real-time clinical assessment support, structured triage documentation & escalation guidance.

LEHI, Utah—CareXM, a provider of clinical triage and virtual care coordination solutions for post-acute care, announced the launch of its Artificial Intelligence Decision Assistant (AIDA) an AI-powered tool designed to guide triage and make home-based care coordination between staff, patients, families and ancillary services partners easier, safer and faster.


Assured Quality homecare introduces initiative to boost cognitive function for seniors living with Alzheimer's and other dementias

NORWICH, Connecticut—Assured Quality Homecare (ASQ), a Connecticut homecare agency, is launching the Healthy Mind Program, a specialized initiative that boosts cognitive function and overall well being for seniors living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Based on SAIDO Learning, this non-pharmacological program stimulates the brain through arithmetic, reading, and writing exercises tailored to the participant’s unique abilities.

PACE provider builds legislative support for high quality, low-risk, cost-saving program

DENVER—InnovAge Holding Corp., a provider of the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) based on participants served, has engaged staff nationwide to reinforce the critical need for this successful senior care program. InnovAge teams are meeting with lawmakers nationwide and building positive support among decision makers about the PACE program.