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We\u2019re honored to announce that our owner, Pat Abernathey, has been recognized as a 2026 Franchisee Excellence Award recipient by Franchise Business Review. This award highlights franchise owners nationwide who demonstrate strong operational leadership and community commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After 20 years at Caring Senior Service\u2019s corporate office, Pat opened locations in Colorado to bring high-quality, non-medical home care to families who want their loved ones to age in place safely. Expanding into Fort Collins has allowed us to serve even more seniors with personalized support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re proud to provide care that helps older adults maintain independence and dignity at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full press release here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re honored to announce that our owner, Pat Abernathey, has been recognized as a 2026 Franchisee Excellence Award recipient by Franchise Business Review. This award highlights franchise owners nationwide who demonstrate strong operational leadership and community commitment. 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