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title: "Caring Senior Service’s Pat Abernathey honored with 2026 Franchisee Excellence Award by Franchise Business Review"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/134b7a1f-9ee8-4745-945a-454ec9bc2ad5
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260225_caring_senior_services_pat_abernathey_honored_with_2026_franchisee_excellen.html
category: "Home care"
industry: "Senior Care"
segment: "Home care"
published: 2026-02-25T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:04:51.374Z
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# Caring Senior Service’s Pat Abernathey honored with 2026 Franchisee Excellence Award by Franchise Business Review

**TL;DR:** Caring Senior Service's Pat Abernathey was honored with the 2026 Franchisee Excellence Award by Franchise Business Review. Abernathey has operated multiple locations of Caring Senior Service in Colorado, including in Boulder, Lakewood, and Fort Collins.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-02-25. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260225_caring_senior_services_pat_abernathey_honored_with_2026_franchisee_excellen.html).*

## Story

Abernathey was selected from hundreds of local owners, all submitted by franchise brands and vetted for operational excellence and financial performance. His tenure at Caring Senior Service spanned two decades in the corporate office before he ultimately launched a location of his own in Boulder, CO. He has since expanded with two new offices in nearby Lakewood and Fort Collins.

“Operating multiple locations while maintaining a high standard of service requires disciplined execution and a clear understanding of what drives performance,” said Jeff Salter, founder and CEO of Caring Senior Service. “Pat possesses all three qualities, to say nothing of his background as a Franchise Business Consultant. That gives him a significant operational edge.”

Abernathey’s consulting background contributes not only to his emphasis on teambuilding and mentorship but also to his zeal for service within the Boulder community, in particular as a coach for high school rugby. He also works with the Boulder Interagency Network to help connect vulnerable seniors with resources and outreach support, aligning closely with Caring Senior Service’s mission to help older adults remain safe and supported.

“Caring Senior Service is all about giving aging adults a greater degree of control over their lives, allowing them to keep living at home independently while also ensuring they and their loved ones have peace of mind,” said Abernathey. “This is work that really matters, and it’s a privilege not just to be a part of it, but to be recognized for it.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Senior Care (sector)
- senior care (topic)
- Franchise Business Review (publication)
- franchisee award (topic)
- Caring Senior Service (company)
- operational excellence (topic)
- Jeff Salter (person)
- franchise business review (topic)
- Fort Collins (location)
- Boulder (location)
- Lakewood (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260225_caring_senior_services_pat_abernathey_honored_with_2026_franchisee_excellen.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/134b7a1f-9ee8-4745-945a-454ec9bc2ad5).