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FirstLight Franchise Owner Perry Ciambella Named 2026 IFA Franchisee of the Year

Perry Ciambella, owner of FirstLight Home Care in Cheektowaga, NY, has been named a 2026 IFA Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association. He was honored at the IFA Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C., recognized for excellence in entrepreneurship, community outreach, workforce development, and service to others. Read...

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FirstLight Franchisee David Kapojos Featured in Franchising Magazine USA

David Kapojos, owner of FirstLight Home Care serving Pasadena, San Gabriel, Burbank, Glendale, and Chino Hills, was recently profiled in Franchising Magazine USA for his journey from military service to home care. A 20-year U.S. Army veteran with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, David was inspired to enter home care...

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FirstLight Home Care of Plano Co-Owner Dr. Carolyn Riley Honored in Texas Metro News’ “Superb Woman” Series

Dr. Carolyn Ross Riley, co-owner of FirstLight Home Care of Plano, was celebrated in Texas Metro News’ “Superb Woman” series, a signature feature honoring remarkable women and community trailblazers for their professional excellence, leadership, and service. An OB/GYN Hospitalist at Medical City Dallas Hospital and founding physician at CornerstoneMD, Dr....

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FirstLight Home Care of Central North Dakota Spotlighted on Local News

Studio 701’s Cheryl Lee traveled to Rugby to learn firsthand how FirstLight Home Care enhances the lives of senior citizens in our community.

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FirstLight Home Care of Charlotte, NC Shares Dementia Care Tips

Owner Mary Ellen Fleming discusses how to help someone living with dementia.

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FirstLight Home Care of the Valley Celebrates Relocation

FirstLight Home Care of the Valley celebrated the ribbon-cutting for its new Liberty location on Churchill-Hubbard Road, relocating from its longtime Valley home of 13 years. The move places the non-medical home care agency directly beside its biggest medical partner, Expand Health at Home, which co-owns the building—allowing caregivers to...

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Most Admired CEO Helps Veterans Find Care And Support At Home – Sponsored By Firstlight Home Care

FirstLight Home Care connects Charlotte veterans with resources they’ve earned.

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FirstLight Home Care Opens New Location in Norfolk, Nebraska

FirstLight Home Care has opened a new location in Norfolk, bringing its relationship-first approach to in-home care to Northeast Nebraska. Owned and operated by Gabe and Laura Hansen, FirstLight Home Care of Norfolk provides customized, dependable support for seniors, veterans, adults with disabilities, and those living with dementia. Gabe Hansen...

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FirstLight Franchises In Arkansas and Oklahoma Earn Quality Assured and Growth Awards

FirstLight Home Care franchise territories in Fort Smith, Northwest Arkansas, and South Tulsa, Oklahoma—owned by Keith and Raelene Plummer of Springdale and their son Chris Plummer of Tulsa—were honored with the company’s 2025 Quality Assured Award and Growth Awards at FirstLight’s national conference. The Quality Assured Award recognizes franchisees with...

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FirstLight Franchise Brings Aging to Life Through Sensory Simulation

FirstLight Home Care of Central North Dakota was recently featured on KX News’ Business Spotlight for an innovative sensory simulation program that lets participants experience the physical realities of aging firsthand. Using tools that mimic vision loss, hearing impairment, reduced dexterity, and other age-related changes, the hands-on exercise helps caregivers,...

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