HomeWell Care Services Agencies Win Best of Home Care Awards for 2026
By Andrew Hurst
Burkburnett, TX – January 30, 2026 – HomeWell Care Services® agencies across the country have been recognized with the 2026 Best of Home Care® awards from Activated Insights, one of the most respected honors in the home care industry. These national awards recognize top-performing home care agencies based entirely on verified client and caregiver satisfaction surveys.
This year, 37 HomeWell agencies earned recognition across multiple award categories, reflecting a continued commitment to high-quality care, caregiver support, and positive experiences for the families they serve. Collectively, these honors highlight the dedication of HomeWell franchise owners, caregivers, and teams operating in an increasingly competitive home care landscape.
HomeWell agencies were recognized across several award categories, including Provider of Choice, Employer of Choice, Leader in Experience, and Leader in Training—each acknowledging excellence in key areas such as client satisfaction, workplace culture, caregiver engagement, and ongoing education.
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Excellence Across Multiple Categories
Among this year’s honorees, 15 HomeWell agencies earned two or more awards, demonstrating consistent performance across multiple dimensions of care and operations. Seven agencies distinguished themselves by earning three awards, while one agency earned four awards, reflecting exceptional achievement across client and caregiver experience metrics.
The Leader in Experience award remains one of the highest distinctions conferred by Activated Insights, recognizing agencies that rank among the top 10 percent nationally in client and caregiver satisfaction across 10 or more quality metrics, including communication, caregiver training, and care compatibility.
Additionally, the Leader in Training award highlights agencies that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to caregiver education, achieving high levels of participation in ongoing training programs that support quality care delivery and professional development.
“We are incredibly proud of our franchise owners and their teams for the consistency, compassion, and professionalism they bring to their communities every day,” said Crystal Franz, CEO of HomeWell Franchising. “These awards reflect the trust families place in HomeWell and the supportive workplace environments our agencies continue to build for caregivers. It’s a meaningful validation of the values that guide our system.”
About the Best of Home Care® Awards
The Best of Home Care® awards are based on client and caregiver feedback, collected independently by Activated Insights throughout the year. These honors recognize home care agencies that consistently demonstrate excellence in client satisfaction, caregiver experience, and training.
2026 Best of Home Care® Award Recipients
Provider of Choice
Awarded to agencies that consistently exceed industry standards for client satisfaction and high-quality care.
- Anchorage, AK
- Andover, MA
- Atlanta, GA
- Auburn Hills, MI
- Austin, TX
- Boca Raton, FL (Palm Beach County)
- Brookfield, WI
- Clackamas, OR (Portland)
- Columbus, OH
- Cypress, TX
- Ft. Myers, FL (Gateway)
- Georgetown, DE
- Glendale, AZ (Phoenix)
- Hackensack, NJ
- Loveland, CO
- Madison, MS
- Mansfield, TX
- Mesa, AZ (East Valley)
- Natick, MA (Metro West)
- New Braunfels, TX
- North Richland Hills, TX (North Tarrant County)
- Orlando, FL (East Orlando)
- Plano, TX
- Rockville, MD
- Sarasota, FL
- Stafford, TX (Fort Bend)
- Sterling, VA
- Tampa, FL (Citrus Park)
- The Villages, FL (Lake County & The Villages)
- Wichita, KS
Employer of Choice
Recognizing agencies that provide an outstanding workplace experience for caregivers and staff, ensuring job satisfaction, retention, and a strong work culture.
- Anchorage, AK
- Austin, TX
- Beverly Farms, MA (North Shore)
- Columbus, OH
- Conway, AR
- Georgetown, DE
- Hackensack, NJ
- Loveland, CO
- Madison, MS
- Natick, MA (Metro West)
- New Braunfels, TX
- Orlando, FL (East Orlando)
- Plano, TX
- Rockville, MD
- Sarasota, FL
- Stafford, TX (Fort Bend)
Leader in Experience
One of the highest honors awarded by Activated Insights, recognizing agencies that rank among the top 10% in client and caregiver satisfaction across 10 or more quality metrics, including caregiver training, communication, and care compatibility.
- Anchorage, AK
- Austin, TX
- Columbus, OH
- Georgetown, DE
- Hackensack, NJ
- Loveland, CO
- Sarasota, FL
- Stafford, TX (Fort Bend)
Leader in Training
Awarded to agencies that prioritize caregiver education, achieving high levels of caregiver participation in ongoing training.
- Edwardsville, IL
- Evans, GA (Augusta)
- Ft. Myers, FL (Gateway)
- Northeast Atlanta, GA
- Philadelphia, PA (West Philadelphia)
- Pittsburgh, PA (Southwest Pittsburgh)
- Sarasota, FL
About HomeWell Care Services:
HomeWell Care Services®, franchised by HomeWell Franchising Inc., provides personal care, companionship, and homemaker services for seniors and other homebound individuals, so they can remain safely in the comfort of wherever they call home. HomeWell is committed to helping people live life more fully and offers special programs for fall prevention, post-medical care, and dementia support. To learn more, visit homewellcares.com.
For press inquiries, please contact:
Andrew Hurst, Communications Manager
817.203.8313, media@homewellcares.com
