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== Philanthropy ==
== Philanthropy ==
Corporate Philanthropy for Right at Home includes sponsoring of the National Parkinson Foundation Moving Day<ref>{{cite web|title=Maving Day cite web|url=http://www3.parkinson.org/site/PageServer?pagename=moving_day_home_page|website=Parkinson.org}}</ref> fundraiser and participating in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.<ref>{{cite web|title=Right at Home Home Office takes the ALS Challenge|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMFiti9bqko|website=YouTube.com|accessdate=16 August 2014}}</ref> COO Margaret Haynes is listed as a contributor on behalf of the company to a fundraiser for Senior Access Marin, a fundraising trip organized by Right at Home Franchise owners.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Myers|first1=Ariana|title=Climbing Vinson for Senior Access|url=https://fundly.com/climbing-vinson-for-senior-access#supporters/donors|website=Fundly.com}}</ref>
Corporate Philanthropy for Right at Home includes sponsoring of the National Parkinson Foundation Moving Day<ref>{{cite web|title=Moving Day|url=http://www3.parkinson.org/site/PageServer?pagename=moving_day_home_page|website=Parkinson.org}}</ref> fundraiser and participating in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.<ref>{{cite web|title=Right at Home Home Office takes the ALS Challenge|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMFiti9bqko|website=YouTube.com|accessdate=16 August 2014}}</ref> COO Margaret Haynes is listed as a contributor on behalf of the company to a fundraiser for Senior Access Marin, a fundraising trip organized by Right at Home Franchise owners.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Myers|first1=Ariana|title=Climbing Vinson for Senior Access|url=https://fundly.com/climbing-vinson-for-senior-access#supporters/donors|website=Fundly.com}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 19:17, 24 March 2015

This article is about the care provider. For the realtor, see Right at Home Realty.

Right at Home In Home Care and Assistance is an international franchise system providing in-home care through independent, locally owned and operated Right at Home franchisee offices. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, it focuses on caring for the elderly and those with Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and hospital recovery. Right at Home serves more than 400 locations worldwide.[1]

Company History

Right at Home was founded in 1995 by Allen Hager in Omaha, Nebraska. Hager was a hospital administrator who says that he repeatedly witnessed patients returning to the hospital after being discharged. He believed that patients were not getting adequate care once they returned home.[2] According to Hager, the company’s first client was a retired farmer who wanted someone to drive him around in a 1958 Chevy truck. Hager was able to locate a qualified caregiver who could also drive an old-fashioned, manual transmission vehicle and that launched the company.[3] In 2000 the company began opening franchise offices in the United States.[4] Hager now serves as the executive chairman,[5] Brian Petranick is the current CEO,[6] and Margaret Haynes is the COO.[7]

International

Right at Home International In Home Care and Assistance began international franchising in 2009 with Master Franchisees in the United Kingdom and Brazil. Master Franchisees are also located in China (2011), Canada (2012), Ireland (2012), Japan (2013), Australia (2014), and the Netherlands (2014). Right at Home International has more than 50 local offices.[8]

Recognition

Right at Home has received several industry recognitions. In 2011 The Street ranked it at No. 3 on a list of Successful Senior Care Franchises.[9] A recent Forbes article placed Right at Home at No. 2 on a list of “The Best Franchises in America.” [10] In March 2014 Franchise Times ranked the company as No. 27 on a list of “the smartest growing brands.”[11] Right at Home was also placed at No. 199 on the Franchise Times Top 200 in October 2014.[12] Forbes also placed it in the top ten for “Best Franchises list for up to $150,000 investment.” [13] Right at Home Caregiver of the Year, Mary Hartsock was honored as The Home Care Association of America, Caregiver of the Year.[14] In March of 2015 Franchise Times listed the company as No. 23 on its "Fast and Serious" list of the smartest growing brands. [15] Right at Home of the United Kingdom was named The British Franchise Association Emerging Franchisor of the Year Award in 2014.[16] The UK company was also a finalist for the Smith and Henderson Best Franchise award for businesses requiring a £75 thousand or larger investment.[17][18]

Philanthropy

Corporate Philanthropy for Right at Home includes sponsoring of the National Parkinson Foundation Moving Day[19] fundraiser and participating in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.[20] COO Margaret Haynes is listed as a contributor on behalf of the company to a fundraiser for Senior Access Marin, a fundraising trip organized by Right at Home Franchise owners.[21]

References

  1. ^ "Healthy Franchise: How Right At Home Is Banking On The Senior Boom". Forbes.com. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  2. ^ Kulikowski, Laurie. "0 18 inShare Link Comment 5 Successful Senior Care Franchises". TheStreet.com. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
  3. ^ Tice, Carol. "Healthy Franchise: How Right At Home Is Banking On The Senior Boom". Forbes.com. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  4. ^ "About Right at Home Inc". Entrepreneur.com.
  5. ^ Tice, Carol. "Healthy Franchise: How Right At Home Is Banking On The Senior Boom". Forbes.com. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  6. ^ Yowell, Paige. "Home care firms say clients face higher costs". LiveWellNebraska.com. Omaha World Herald.
  7. ^ "Executive Profile". Investing.Businessweek.com. Bloomberg Businessweek.
  8. ^ "Right at Home shortlisted for Best Franchise Awards 2014". Startups.co,uk. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  9. ^ "5 Successful Senior Care Franchises". TheStreet.Com. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
  10. ^ "Healthy Franchise: How Right At Home Is Banking On The Senior Boom". Forbes.com. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  11. ^ "Smartest Growing Brands: Right at Home". FranchiseTimes.com. Retrieved March 2014. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  12. ^ "Around the globe, healthcare firms target the aged". FranchiseTimes.com. Retrieved October 2014. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  13. ^ "Best Franchises To Own: Why Home Healthcare Is Hot". Forbes.com. Retrieved 27 May 2014. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  14. ^ "Mary Hartsock Awarded 2014 HCAOA Caregiver Of The Year". Youtube.com. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  15. ^ "Fast and Serious: Franchise Times ranks the smartest growing brands". FranchiseTimes.com. Retrieved March 2015. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  16. ^ "Potential For Growth In Uk Home Care Franchise Market Is Huge". PubMemo.com. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
  17. ^ "Smith & Henderson announce winners of 2014 Best Franchise Awards sponsored by RBS". SmithHenderson.com. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  18. ^ Dunsby, Megan. "Right at Home shortlisted for Best Franchise Awards 2014". Startups.co.uk. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  19. ^ "Moving Day". Parkinson.org.
  20. ^ "Right at Home Home Office takes the ALS Challenge". YouTube.com. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
  21. ^ Myers, Ariana. "Climbing Vinson for Senior Access". Fundly.com.
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