Type Private Website www.nursenextdoor.com Founders Ken Sim, John DeHart | Area served North America Founded 2001 | |
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Industry Medical and non-medical in-home care for seniors Headquarters Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Profiles | ||
Nurse Next Door Home Care Services is a Canadian-based franchise system that offers private home care to seniors. Services range from companionship to round-the-clock nursing care. The system currently has 134 franchise locations across North America.
History
Nurse Next Door Home Care Services was launched in Vancouver, British Columbia in September 2001 by co-founders Ken Sim and John DeHart. The two decided to start the company after trying to find quality care for Ken's pregnant wife Teena (who was placed on emergency bed rest with their first child). The company began franchising in April 2007 and has since added over 134 senior home care franchise locations across North America.
The company has been recognized with numerous awards including the 2006 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award as well as being named as one of the top 10 small and medium employers in Canada in 2012. They are also 4 time top ten winners of BC Business Best Companies to Work For award, coming in 1st place in 2009 and 3rd place in 2012. Nurse Next Door Home Care Services has also been widely featured in media across Canada and the United States including The National Post, The Globe and Mail, CBC, The Vancouver Sun and Fortune Small Business Magazine.