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The latest press coverage, media mentions and company news from FirstLight Home Care.

FirstLight Home Care Climbs 149 Spots in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Rankings

FirstLight Home Care ranked #244 in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, up 149 spots year over year and nearly 200 spots since 2024 — one of the most significant jumps within our competitive set. This movement meaningfully improves our relative position in the category and signals continued momentum for the brand.

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Glee McAnanly Named a Home Health Care News “Executive to Watch”

FirstLight Home Care President and CEO Glee McAnanly was featured in Home Health Care News’ Executives to Watch report, a national recognition spotlighting leaders who are shaping the future of home-based care.

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FirstLight Home Care Franchisee Brings Community Together to Support Local Nonprofits in North Idaho

Brad Leggat, co-owner of FirstLight Home Care of Spokane-Coeur d'Alene, joined local community partners in a unique fundraising event benefiting nonprofits that support seniors and families, reinforcing FirstLight’s mission to serve with compassion and purpose.

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FirstLight Home Care of Tampa Featured on Bloom Tampa Bay

Buki Elegbede, guest host of Bloom, sat down with FirstLight Home Care franchise owner Janice Bayruns to discuss hard earned advice for family caregivers feeling the weight of responsibility for their loved ones.

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FirstLight Home Care Franchise Honored as a “Best Place to Work”

We’re proud to announce that our Charlotte franchise has been named among the elite employers in the “Large Companies (50–199 employees)” category by the Charlotte Business Journal’s annual Best Places to Work recognition.

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FirstLight Home Care Brings Care Home for Adults and Veterans

FirstLight Home Care of Rugby and Minot was featured on KX News sharing how their team specializes in helping veterans and ensures they receive the outstanding care and service they’ve earned.

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FirstLight Home Care President & CEO Glee McAnanly appointed to Home Care Association of America Board of Directors

The Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) has announced the appointment of FirstLight Home Care President and CEO Glee McAnanly to its 2026 Board of Directors.

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FirstLight Recognized by Newsweek for Outstanding Customer Service

FirstLight has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Customer Service companies for 2026, ranking #4 in the Home-Care Services for Seniors & Disabled category.

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New Cornerstone CMO Draws on Franchise Marketing Past to Lead FirstLight

Anne Mejia, who recently became the chief marketing officer of Cornerstone Brands, owner of FirstLight Home Care and Surv, brings more than 25 years of marketing experience to her new role — much of it in the restaurant industry.

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FirstLight Home Care Honors Veterans at Asher Point

On October 17, veterans residing at Asher Point Independent Living in Bartlesville were recognized for their service with a special ceremony.