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PHOENIX — Assisted Living Locators CEO Angela Olea has been named one of the “50 Women of Wonder” for the second consecutive year in Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s annual edition, honoring remarkable female franchisors making a difference with their brands. The magazine’s Oct. issue and special section on “Women In Franchising” can be found here.

“Women continue to increase their impact on the franchise industry,” said Alesia Visconti, Publisher & CEO, Franchise Dictionary Magazine. “Nominated by our readers, our ’50 Women of Wonder’ are creating a path for business ownership for others and many are bringing goods and services to meet their community’s needs.  They are powerful women that stop at nothing to reach success.”

Founder of the nation’s first senior placement franchise, Olea is an accomplished business leader in the senior care industry. A registered nurse, she initially launched Assisted Living Locators in response to seeing aging patients have unnecessary hospital readmissions and a lack of community support.

As Assisted Living Locators CEO, Olea has built the company into a nationwide senior placement and referral franchisor, matchmaking seniors with caring providers for over a decade.  With 140 franchise office locations in 36 states and the District of Columbia, Assisted Living Locators is the largest organically grown senior placement and referral businesses in the U.S.

“It’s an honor to be included alongside so many amazing women that are blazing trails in today’s franchise industry,” said Olea. “I’m proud that through my company, we help seniors and their families find the right care option and peace of mind.”

PHOENIX — Assisted Living Locators was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s first Top Growth Franchises list. This list recognizes the 150 companies with the greatest positive franchise unit growth in North America over a three-year period, based on data submitted for Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500^® ranking. Thanks to its exceptional growth, Assisted Living Locators was ranked #123.

“We’re honored to be named to this prestigious list,” said Angela Olea, Assisted Living Locators CEO RN. “Our consistent franchise sales, even during COVID-19, demonstrates that franchisee candidates are recognizing the senior space growth potential and the essential need for Assisted Living Locators services. We offer an affordable franchise opportunity with a growing customer base, where you can make a difference in your community.”

“By maintaining steady, sustained growth over several years, these franchises have demonstrated that they have the systems in place to support their franchisees and help them become successful,” says Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur’s editor-in-chief. “Now as these and other companies around the country face unprecedented challenges, they may see their growth slow, but that record of success could prove more important than ever.”

To determine the 2020 Top Growth Franchises ranking, Entrepreneur looked at each company’s U.S. and Canadian franchise numbers over a three-year period (from July 2016 to July 2019; given the rapid changes, COVID-19 impacts weren’t taken into account). In order to qualify, companies had to have positive growth of at least five units each year. They were ranked based on a formula that considers their total positive U.S. and Canadian franchise growth over the three years.

To view Assisted Living Locators in the full ranking, visit entrepreneur.com/franchises/topgrowth. Results can also be seen in the September issue of Entrepreneur, on sale September 1^st.

Company jumps 173 spots in Inc. Magazine’s exclusive list of America’s fastest growing companies.

PHOENIX — Assisted Living Locators, a nationwide senior placement franchisor, today announced its second successive annual ranking by Inc. Magazine as one of America’s 5,000 fastest growing private companies. The company has earned the rank of 1644 on the 2020 Inc. 5000 list, jumping 173 spots from 2019.

The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

A record pace of franchise sales, even through COVID-19, demonstrates that franchisee candidates are recognizing the senior space growth potential and the essential need for Assisted Living Locators services.

“We’re honored to once again receive national recognition for our dramatic growth,” said Angela Olea, Assisted Living Locators CEO RN. “COVID-19 has no knowledge of the aging process.  The needs of an aging population continue to grow and so too does Assisted Living Locators. We offer an affordable franchise opportunity with a growing customer base, where you can make a difference in your community. We encourage qualified candidates to apply as we expand across the U.S.”

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.  The top 500 companies are also being featured in the September issue of Inc., available on newsstands August 12.

“The companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 come from nearly every realm of business,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “From health and software to media and hospitality, the 2020 list proves that no matter the sector, incredible growth is based on the foundations of tenacity and opportunism.”

PHOENIX — Assisted Living Locators, a leading senior placement and referral service, continues to set record franchise growth by awarding a dozen new franchises in 2020 amidst COVID-19.  The company was also recently ranked #1 in the senior placement space in Entrepreneur‘s Fastest-Growing Franchises list. This highly competitive list recognizes the 150 companies with the greatest franchise unit growth in North America, based on data submitted for Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® ranking.

“The needs of an aging population continue to grow and so too does Assisted Living Locators,” said Angela Olea, Assisted Living Locators RN CEO. “Even during the pandemic, we are experiencing a surge in interest from franchisee candidates who recognize the senior space growth potential and how essential our services are. Ranking #1 as the fastest growing senior placement franchise by Entrepreneur is a huge honor and testament to our leadership in the senior care industry. We credit this success to the strength of our brand and our franchisees who help thousands of seniors and families each day.”

With social distancing and quarantine restrictions, Assisted Living Locators has adapted to assisting families with virtual technology and new franchise owner online training sessions. In 2020, the organization has welcomed a dozen new locations for Assisted Living Locators in Harrisburg and Berwyn, PA; South Salt Lake City, UT; Lansing, MI; Gastonia, NC; Coachella Valley, CA; Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE; North Baltimore, MD; Plano, TX; and three territories in Bellevue–Tacoma, WA.

“Our record pace of signing new franchisees even during the pandemic is an indication of the tremendous opportunity in the senior care market,” explained Olea. “Assisted Living Locators offers an affordable franchise opportunity with a growing customer base, where you can make a difference in your community. We encourage qualified candidates to apply as we expand across the U.S.”

Company’s Certified Dementia Care Advisors Provide Free Assessment, Guidance During COVID-19.

PHOENIX — Every June, advocates, volunteers, health professionals, caregivers, and family members come together to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and brain awareness. Supporters wear purple in solidarity for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia on The Longest Day, June 20.

Assisted Living Locators, a leading nationwide senior placement and referral service, is encouraging families to use the month of June as a time to reassess their loved one’s dementia care situation. The company is the only senor placement service with dementia care system-certification that helps families find, at no cost, independent living, assisted living, and memory care options.

“Deciding where and when to place an aging loved one is far more complicated when they have some form of dementia, and especially during a global pandemic,” said Angela Olea, Assisted Living Locators CEO RN.  “Several factors go into choosing a long-term care community for a dementia patient. Due to their decreased cognitive ability, they may also require additional assistance and consideration during COVID-19.

A needs assessment conducted by a knowledgeable professional is usually the first step in moving a loved one with dementia to senior living,” explained Olea. “Our assessments focus on developing a deeper understanding of a senior’s cognitive condition as it relates to their ability to complete activities of daily living (ADLs) with or without partial or total assistance.”

Olea added that Assisted Living Locators certified dementia care advisors provide an in-depth assessment of all the client’s needs, along with thoughtful analysis and recommendations for best-fit care options. Families can begin their assessment process with an easy-to-use online tool on Assisted Living Locators website, that is followed up with a virtual in-take interview by phone or video call.

“For those with loved ones battling Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia at home during COVID-19, this may be an extremely challenging time,” said Olea.  “While it may seem that group environments like assisted living facilities are not the right choice right now, for many, it’s still the best option. Considering the enhanced safety measures senior living communities are taking, moving into a senior community may make more sense than living alone and not getting adequate care.”

If you’re noticing changes in your loved one’s cognitive health and have questions about dementia care, speak to an Assisted Living Locators Senior Care Advisor at 877-266-7788 or visit www.assistedlivinglocators.com.

First Nationwide Senior Placement Franchisor To Achieve Dementia Care System-Certification.

PHOENIX — Assisted Living Locators, a national senior placement franchisor, and Dementia Care Education, the leading Alzheimer’s/dementia education, training, and consulting organization, announced today they have partnered to raise the bar and deliver best-practice service and dementia care support to families during COVID-19.  All Assisted Living Locators’ 140 franchisees are now dementia certified, with the majority choosing the Dementia Care Certified® designation, making it the first nationwide senior placement service to achieve system-certification.

“With 5.8 million people in the U.S. living with Alzheimer’s disease, a large number of our senior placements involve families having to locate assisted living or memory care for their loved ones,” said Angela Olea, Assisted Living Locators CEO RN. “The double hit of dementia and the COVID-19 pandemic has raised great concerns for people living with dementia. Having this dementia care training helps us provide much-needed support to families during COVID-19, allowing us to educate them about the disease and what facilities are best suited for their loved one’s needs.

“We are excited to align forces with such a forward-thinking company,” said Brian Browne, President of Dementia Care Education. “Assisted Living Locators provides exceptional service to families throughout the country. With our years of experience and track-record of expertise in education and training, we stand poised to positively impact care and quality of life for many families. Knowledge is power and being able to arm the senior placement leaders with the tools to provide better care and hold care facilities to a higher standard is a win for everyone caring for this vulnerable population.”

After being trained and certified, Assisted Living Locators franchisees will be required to obtain CEU’s to maintain their certification and to stay abreast of the most current information in the field.

If you are noticing changes in your loved one’s cognitive health and have questions about dementia care, speak to an Assisted Living Locators Senior Care Advisor at 877-266-7788 or visit www.assistedlivinglocators.com.

About Dementia Care Education

Dementia Care Education is a recognized innovator and distinguished leader providing industry-best dementia education, training, and consultation. We create best-practice dementia training and education curriculum that is specifically designed to meet the CEU educational needs of healthcare, senior care professionals and caregivers. Visit: www.DementiaCareEducation.com.

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Assisted Living Locators, a nationwide senior placement and referral service, is offering a FREE easy-to-use online assessment tool, resources and guidance to help seniors and their families with immediate in-home support and placement needs during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

To proactively protect vulnerable seniors and families as the coronavirus evolves, Assisted Living Locators senior care advisors are available 24/7 to provide access to senior care solutions on demand to help reduce exposure to the virus. These FREE services include:

• Easy-To-Use online Assessment Tool, to give quick insight to appropriate senior housing
• In-take interview by phone or video technology to learn how to best serve you
• Virtual tours with qualified vetted home health, hospice, assisted living, memory care and adult family homes
• Status updates on visitation and acceptance of move-ins for assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities in your area
• Home care support with network of leading regional home care agencies; whether to ensure a safe home environment for seniors or to help with the activities of daily living required during a period of self-quarantine
• Dedicated local resources for seniors and families such as eldercare attorneys, skilled home health, moving companies and hospice
• Highly trained local senior advisors to provide guidance throughout the entire decision-making process.

“During this challenging time, online assessment tools and virtual communication will be more important than ever in maintaining the well-being of seniors and their families,” said Angela Olea, Assisted Living Locators RN CEO. “We’re here to answer your questions and concerns about COVID-19 and senior placement, whether it’s for a short-term or long-term solution.  And if your senior is homebound due to self-quarantine, we can help you get a contingency plan in place to help with basic services, such as obtaining groceries, before it becomes a dire problem.”

If you have If you have an immediate placement need in your senior’s next step of care or housing, please call 877-226-7780 or visit www.assistedlivinglocators.com.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — In support of National Invest In Veterans Week, March 1 – 7,  Assisted Living Locators, a nationwide senior placement and referral franchisor, announced today it is offering veterans a 10 percent initial franchise fee discount to encourage and honor aspiring veteran business owners.

Assisted Living Locators is a veteran-friendly franchisor with an affordable, low-cost franchise fee, a 10 percent veteran discount, and comprehensive training and mentorship platform, according to Founder and CEO RN Angela Olea. With 130 franchisees in 36 states and the District of Columbia, the company is ranked in Entrepreneur’s 2020 Franchise 500®, Franchise Business Review’s 2020 Top Franchises Report and the Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest growing private companies.

Veterans are buying into franchises at a record pace. According to the International Franchise Association, one of every seven franchises in America is owned by a veteran. “Veterans make great franchisees because they have the skills it takes to own and run a successful business – a mixture of leadership, hard work and dedication, and the ability to follow systems and procedures,” stated Olea.

“Franchising can be a tremendous opportunity for veterans because the business framework is already in place,” she explained. “As an established, top-ranked senior placement brand, Assisted Living Locators offers the entire package for aspiring veteran business owners. Not only do we have a proven, successful business model, but we also offer exceptional training and support for our franchisees.”

Olea noted that some of their best Assisted Living Locators franchisees are veterans, such as Arizona franchisee Dustin Baker, recently named Franchise Business Review’s 2019 Rock Star Franchise Owner.

Baker served in the United States Army as a combat medic in an artillery unit during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was also an administrative supervisor at an outpatient surgical ward at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, TX.

As a top Assisted Living Locators franchise producer, Baker helps and mentors his fellow franchisees and also passionately cares for his senior clients and families, the company and community.

“After my career as a combat medic ended, I wanted to own a business that would make a positive impact on my community,” said Baker. “My journey in helping and serving others led me to the role of Assisted Living Locators franchise owner to provide care and guidance to seniors and families in my community.”

“As thousands of men and women return home from war, it is important to acknowledge the skills they have acquired during their military careers,” Olea added. “They operate their businesses the same way they served their country, with integrity and dedication, and possess the strong characteristics that make an outstanding franchise entrepreneur. We encourage them to join our organization.”