Compliance Is Not the Finish Line
In today’s home health environment, compliance is often treated as the end goal. Agencies focus on passing surveys, clearing deficiencies, and meeting minimum regulatory thresholds. While compliance is essential, it is not what sustains an agency long term. The agencies that remain stable, scalable, and respected treat compliance as the starting point, not the finish […]
Designing Services That Support Sustainable Agency Growth
Many home health and non-medical home care agencies focus heavily on licensure and compliance in their early stages. While those elements are essential, long-term success depends on how well an agency designs and delivers its services. Agencies that intentionally structure their service offerings are better positioned to grow, retain clients, and operate efficiently over time. […]
A Renewed Chapter at HomeSights Consulting: Strengthening Our Commitment to Home Health Agencies Nationwide
For more than 25 years, HomeSights Consulting has supported home health and non-medical home care agencies through the complex realities of licensure, accreditation, compliance, and operational readiness. Today, we enter a renewed chapter – one rooted in stewardship, continuity, and a clear commitment to supporting agencies nationwide with the same trusted guidance they have relied […]
Building Survey-Ready Documentation Before You’re Ever Surveyed
For many home health and non-medical home care agencies, compliance is often viewed as something to prepare for only when a survey is scheduled. In reality, strong agencies operate with survey readiness in mind every day. Documentation plays a critical role in this readiness. Agencies that build organized, compliant documentation systems early are far better […]
Building a Sustainable Caregiver Workforce in Florida
Florida’s non-medical home care industry continues to grow as the state’s aging population increases and demand for in home support expands. With more agencies entering the market each year, one of the most significant challenges remains caregiver retention. Even highly organized agencies can struggle to keep caregivers long term, especially in regions where competition for […]
Understanding State by State Regulation Differences for Non-Medical Home Care Agencies
Starting or operating a non-medical home care agency requires a solid understanding of state regulations. While the overall purpose of home care is consistent across the United States, the rules that govern agency operations vary widely. Each state sets its own standards for licensing, training, background checks, supervision, policies, and documentation. For new owners, this […]
How Accreditation Strengthens a Non-Medical Home Care Agency’s Reputation and Operations
Accreditation is becoming an increasingly important element of the non-medical home care industry. While some states require accreditation for licensure, many do not. Even in states where it is optional, accreditation offers meaningful operational and reputational benefits. For new and established agencies, accreditation can serve as a roadmap for building a strong internal structure and […]
The Hidden Costs of Starting a Home Care Agency – What New Owners Should Know Before Launching
Starting a non-medical home care agency can be an exciting opportunity for individuals who want to build a meaningful business while serving their community. However, many new owners begin the process with an incomplete understanding of what it truly costs to start and operate a compliant agency. While home care is a rewarding field, it […]
Independent Home Care Consulting vs. Franchising – Understanding Your Options
Entering the non-medical home care industry can feel overwhelming, especially for individuals who are passionate about serving their communities but have never operated a care-based business before. It’s common for new entrepreneurs to explore franchise opportunities first, largely because franchising is familiar and provides a structured, recognizable pathway into home care. At the same time, […]
Building a Culture of Accountability in Non-Skilled Home Care Agencies
In non-skilled home care, policies and procedures often get the spotlight, but true compliance success depends on something deeper: a culture of accountability. Accreditation standards like those from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) aren’t just about paperwork. They’re designed to shape the behaviors, decisions, and daily actions that keep your agency compliant, consistent, […]