A Place At Home Expands with New Franchise Agreements and Leadership
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A Place At Home, a growing senior-focused care franchise, has seen significant expansion and growth in the first half of 2026. The company signed eight new franchise agreements across seven states, Maryland, Texas, North Carolina, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Louisiana. Seven new franchisees joined the system, with one agreement representing a resale. This growth was supported by strong candidate engagement, as the company held eight Meet the Team Days, welcoming 11 attendees and resulting in eight signed agreements.
According to Mitch Benson, Director of Franchise Development, the company is experiencing steady growth driven by candidates who understand the business opportunity and the responsibility of serving seniors and families.
The company has also expanded its leadership structure, adding new franchise support roles and investing in services to help franchise owners meet rising demand for in-home senior care. Key leadership updates include Mike Boyer as CEO, Dustin Distefano as COO of Franchise Operations, Jerod Evanich as COO of Corporate Operations, Dave Anderson as General Counsel, Kim Lehl as VP of Finance and Controller, Alyssa Leaver as Director of Human Resources, Jeff Watson as Director of Franchise Coaching and Performance, and Rob Rister as Business Performance Coach.
Dustin Distefano, COO of Franchise Operations, emphasized the importance of providing franchise owners with the tools, coaching, and resources they need to lead strong teams and serve families well.
In addition to leadership changes, the company is preparing new service offerings, including an expanded in-home support line that will offer live-in care options for families seeking more continuous care at home. A Place At Home is also strengthening its presence in Omaha with a new headquarters in the city's Blackstone District, featuring enhanced training facilities and capacity to support continued growth.
The company's growth has been recognized by the Inc. 5000 list, where A Place At Home ranked No. 3085 nationally, No. 310 among healthcare and medical companies, No. 10 among Omaha companies, and No. 14 among Nebraska companies. The company's expansion and investment in support systems reflect its commitment to providing personalized senior-focused care services, including in-home care, care coordination, and assistance with finding and transitioning to senior living options.
A Place At Home is part of Dovida, a global home care provider, and continues to integrate select locations into the Dovida system. In Florida, the company's Jacksonville location became the first corporate-owned A Place At Home location to adopt the Dovida brand. In Arkansas, two franchise locations, Little Rock and Hot Springs, were sold to Dovida.