Change of Ownership and the Medicare Moratorium – What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Change of Ownership and the Medicare Moratorium – What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Most agency owners planning a sale understand the change of ownership process. Fewer realize that the current Medicare enrollment moratorium can reach into CHOW transactions, and that a deal structured the wrong way can lose its Medicare enrollment entirely. Here […]
Q4 Planning for Home Care Agencies – Setting Up a Strong Start to the New Year
Q4 Planning for Home Care Agencies – Setting Up a Strong Start to the New Year The decisions that shape your next year are made now, not in January. Accreditation preparation takes months. Licensure in a new state can take longer. Rate changes need to reach clients and payers with notice. Budget assumptions built in […]
Is Your Home Care Agency Survey-Ready? A Practical Accreditation Checklist
Is Your Home Care Agency Survey-Ready? A Practical Accreditation Checklist Accreditation opens doors. It signals quality to families, unlocks contracts with payers, and builds the referral relationships that fuel steady growth. Yet many agency owners treat survey preparation as a frantic, last-minute scramble. The calmer weeks of late summer offer a smarter path: prepare now, […]
The Caregiver Retention Playbook Every Home Care Agency Needs This Fall
The Caregiver Retention Playbook Every Home Care Agency Needs This Fall The biggest threat to a home care agency’s growth is not a shortage of clients. It is the revolving door of caregivers who walk out as fast as agencies hire them. As operators plan for a busy fall and winter, retention deserves the top […]
What Florida Home Health Agencies Should Do Before the 2027 Medicare Rules Take Effect
What Florida Home Health Agencies Should Do Before the 2027 Medicare Rules Take Effect Every August, Florida’s home health and home care operators ask the same question – what will Medicare change next year, and how should agencies prepare? This summer delivered a clear answer. In July 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services […]
10 Red Flags to Watch for When Hiring a Home Care Consultant
10 Red Flags to Watch for When Hiring a Home Care Consultant Choosing the right consulting company is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your home care agency. A knowledgeable consultant can help you navigate licensing, strengthen operations, improve compliance, and build a solid foundation for long term success. Unfortunately, not every […]
Understanding Consulting Contracts, Pricing, and Hidden Costs Before You Sign
Understanding Consulting Contracts, Pricing, and Hidden Costs Before You Sign Hiring a home care consultant is an investment in your agency’s future. Whether you are opening a new agency or improving an existing one, you want to know exactly what services you are receiving and what they will cost. Unfortunately, many organizations focus only on […]
Avoiding Costly Compliance Mistakes Before They Happen – How the Right Consultant Can Protect Your Home Care Agency
Avoiding Costly Compliance Mistakes Before They Happen – How the Right Consultant Can Protect Your Home Care Agency Every home care agency wants to provide exceptional care while staying compliant with state and federal regulations. Unfortunately, many agencies do not realize they have compliance gaps until an inspection, survey, or licensing review uncovers them. Correcting […]
Customized vs. Template Consulting – Why It Matters More Than You Think
Customized vs. Template Consulting – Why It Matters More Than You Think When you’re starting a home care agency or improving an existing one, you’ll quickly discover that many consulting companies advertise “customized” services. Unfortunately, not all customization is created equal. Some consultants simply insert your agency’s name into a generic policy manual and call […]
How to Choose the Right Home Care Consultant – 10 Questions Every Agency Should Ask
How to Choose the Right Home Care Consultant – 10 Questions Every Agency Should Ask Starting a home care agency or improving an existing one is exciting, but it also comes with important decisions. One of the biggest is choosing the right consulting partner. A consultant can help guide your agency through licensing, compliance, operational […]