Nonmedical adult home care provider FirstLight Home Care announces that in 2016, its systemwide revenues increased 46%, and the number of new FirstLight franchise openings increased 20%.

“In home care is not just the fastest growing healthcare industry; it is the fastest growing of all industries,” said Jeff Bevis, FirstLight Home Care chief executive officer, in a media release. “Studies consistently show that older adults prefer to age at home. With help and support, they can typically do so.”

“The demand for the quality, affordable non-medical home care services FirstLight Home Care provides is going to continue to grow,” he adds.

In addition, FirstLight reports that it was named a Top Franchise by Veterans by Franchise Business Review. In addition, the company notes it made the Franchise Times Top 200+ list, it ranked among the Inc. 5000 list, and it landed at No 21 for all private businesses based in the Cincinnati metro area.

FirstLight Home Care’s network of offices provides care for more than 3,500 clients in more than 30 states.

[Source: FirstLight Home Care]