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Ken Fleming Recognized as One of Charlotte’s Most Admired CEOs

The Charlotte Business Journal released its annual list of “Most Admired CEOs.” On June 11th, Ken was in the company of the CEOs from Tepper Sports, Charlotte Hornets, Sealed Air Corp, Ally Financial, Nourish Up, Bojangles and other top organizations from the area. Having members of my team and my...

Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Owner Mary Ellen Fleming discusses assisting people living with dementia with WCNC’s Charlotte Today team. https://assets.tegnaone.com/assets/WCNC/videos/51efab2d-53d3-4f15-af37-e5e3706cbe83/video_6000.mp4

Planning Ahead Helps Families Avoid Crisis Care

Owner Mary Ellen Fleming featured in WCNC’s Charlotte Today program sharing how seniors can age in place with confidence. See the segment from the episode here: WCNC Charlotte Today Show

Owners Ken & Mary Ellen Fleming Featured in Franchise Consultant Magazine

FirstLight franchisees find shared values and work-life balance Shared values laid the foundation for Ken and Mary Ellen Fleming and their employees to wholeheartedly own the responsibilities of their FirstLight Home Care franchise. As the Fleming’s evaluated brands, FirstLight’s culture of care stood out, tipping the scales in its favor....

FirstLight Intern from Mayor’s Youth Employment Program Shares Experience

We are happy to support students along their career journey. What I learned from my first internship Student internships, like one I completed as part of the Mayor’s Youth Employment Program, are great ways to explore possible careers and types of work environments My first office job helped me discern...

FirstLight Home Care Fits Purpose-Driven Owners

Owners Ken & Mary Ellen Fleming were featured in a featured article in FranchiseWire.

FirstLight Home Care of Greater Charlotte – A Leader in Experience

Out of over 400 agencies in Mecklenburg county, we are 1 of only 2 to be recognized as a Leader in Experience, meaning we are an award winning provider and an award winning employer. This is the fourth year in a row we have received the highest honor a home...

One of the Best Places to Work in Charlotte Again!

On November 7, 2025 FirstLight Home Care of Greater Charlotte was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Charlotte.

Fast 50 for Five Years Straight!

October 31, 2025- It is all Treat and no Trick today that FirstLight Home Care of Greater Charlotte has been named as one of the fifty fastest growing companies in the Charlotte area! Caring for the elderly is a blessing. Doing it in a quality manner is our mission. Being...

One of Charlotte’s Best!

October 26, 2025 – FirstLight Home Care of Greater Charlotte has been recognized by the readers of the Charlotte Observer as one of the best home care agencies in 2025. This is the third time the agency has won this award, also winning last year, 2024, as well as the...