OLD LYME, Connecticut—Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care said it has awarded its first-ever accreditation in the state of New York to Angels on Call. The accreditation program said this marks a significant milestone in the expansion of its nationally recognized dementia care standards, and this distinction also represents the second traditional homecare provider in the nation to earn Purple Flag accreditation.
Headquartered in Peekskill, New York, Angels on Call provides dementia-focused homecare services that aim to enhance the quality, safety and consistency of care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias. With this designation, the Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care said it is now in nine states.
“This achievement represents an important step forward for the Purple Flag family of providers as we expand into a new state and welcome our second accredited home care partner,” said Christopher Carter, founder and CEO of Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care and President of the Connecticut Assisted Living Association. “As we continue to grow our accreditation program across four distinct senior care settings, Angels on Call brings a valuable homecare perspective that will help strengthen the standards of dementia support nationwide.”
In 2024, Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care expanded its accreditation program to encompass four senior care settings: memory care, assisted living, homecare and hospice care. Angels on Call earned its accreditation by demonstrating full alignment with Purple Flag’s 10 Best Practice Program Standards, making it the first homecare provider in New York to receive this distinction.
"Earning Purple Flag Dementia Excellence is more than recognition — it’s accountability. As the first healthcare provider in New York to achieve this distinction, we’re making one thing clear: the old model of dementia care ends here. Families deserve a standard rooted in dignity, precision, and innovation,” said Eric Dalton, vice president of Angels on Call. “With this accreditation, we’re setting the benchmark for what dementia care must become. We’re not following the direction of the field—we’re leading the transformation.”