Assisted Living Services Inc., a family-owned, nonmedical homecare agency in Chesire and Westport, Connecticut, has acquired Day Kimball Health’s Day Kimball Homemakers Inc. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. The acquisition is an expansion of services now available to the approximately 880,000 residents ages 60 and older across the state.
Both organizations are committed to a smooth transition for employees and clients, and all Day Kimball Homemakers employees have been offered positions with Assisted Living Services. As such, Day Kimball Homemakers’ clients will not experience any interruption in services. Day Kimball Healthcare at Home is unaffected by the recent sale and will continue to offer high-quality home health care and hospice services.
“The professionals at Assisted Living Services have nearly 30 years of delivering exceptional experience and share the same values and commitment to excellence as Day Kimball Homemakers,” said R. Kyle Kramer, CEO, Day Kimball Health.
Assisted Living Services cares for elderly individuals and couples in a variety of settings – from private homes to retirement communities and senior living communities, offering either competitive hourly or live-in home care services for each family’s flexibility. The company provides free in-home evaluations that outline specific care goals for elderly clients with the ultimate goal of helping them age safely and happily.
“It’s our mission to build upon and grow the strong tradition that Day Kimball Homemakers has established among the senior population in the area, while bringing some enhanced services to the community,” said Mario D’Aquila, chief operating officer at Assisted Living Services.
D’Aquila noted that Assisted Living Services is unique within the homecare industry in that all of its homemaker and companion providers are employees, who undergo a thorough, state and national criminal background check, a Department of Homeland Security check and professional and employment references as part of the hiring process. As such, they are eligible for health-care benefits, 401k plan options, and longevity bonuses. Additionally, employees have the opportunity to be interviewed by an independent third-party survey company to share their feedback and testimonials on how the agency can improve their work experience. Lastly, the company continually invests in its caregiving staff by offering ongoing education courses, special certifications and monetary rewards for going above and beyond in their positions.
“It’s been our life’s work to provide only the highest caliber of care to Connecticut’s aging residents, while giving peace of mind to the families that love them,” said D’Aquila.
Assisted Living Services Inc. (ALS) has provided quality care to residents across Connecticut with more than 700 employees and caregivers. It was ranked on the 2020 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and recognized by Home Care Pulse® as a “Best of Home Care Leader in Excellence,” a designation given to the best home care providers in the nation.
Day Kimball Health is a nonprofit community health-care system, which includes northeast Connecticut as well as nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities. Day Kimball Health’s comprehensive network employs more than 1,000 staff, including nearly 300 associated, highly skilled physicians, surgeons and specialists.
