CINCINNATI – – October 29, 2026 -- FirstLight Home Care has passed 300 locations across the United States and sent President and CEO Glee McAnanly on a cross-country RV tour to visit its franchise owners, their teams and caregivers.
Best Days Tour began in Maine on Oct. 26
The tour started Monday, Oct. 26, with a kickoff event at Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The first leg covers the East Coast this fall, and additional stops across the United States are planned for 2027.
McAnanly is traveling in a FirstLight-branded RV, which the company calls the "Care-A-Van." She will meet franchise owners in their communities, recognize anniversaries and expansions, and listen to operating challenges. The company said it chose the road over a staged celebration, with McAnanly noting it did not want to mark 300 locations "from a conference room."
Demand for home care is rising as family caregiving expands
The company cited 63 million Americans who now provide ongoing care for a loved one, up nearly 20 million over the past decade. It said more families are turning to professional caregivers for support at home.
Entrepreneur ranks FirstLight among top franchises for 2026
Entrepreneur placed FirstLight on its Top 100 Fastest-Growing Franchises list and its Top 10 Senior Care Franchises list for 2026. The company links that recognition to the expansion of its franchise network.
FirstLight will publish stories from franchise owners, caregivers and clients during the tour through local media, social media and its digital channels.