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title: "Always Best Care Michiana Franchisee Earns Prestigous Senior Care Certification"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/a190dcd6-e59e-478a-957e-9a6ab94383cd
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260310_always_best_care_michiana_franchisee_earns_prestigous_senior_care_certifica.html
category: "Home care"
industry: "Senior Care"
segment: "Home care"
published: 2026-03-10T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T16:56:38.901Z
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# Always Best Care Michiana Franchisee Earns Prestigous Senior Care Certification

**TL;DR:** Danielle Loupee, franchise owner of Always Best Care of Michiana, earned a Medicare-certified home health license and the prestigious Age Friendly Care Certification. The Michiana franchise recently relocated its office in South Bend, Indiana, and will host an open house on March 25.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-03-10. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260310_always_best_care_michiana_franchisee_earns_prestigous_senior_care_certifica.html).*

## Key facts

- Danielle Loupee earned Medicare-certified home health license
- Always Best Care of Michiana relocated its office
- New office serves seniors in Indiana and Michigan

## Story

## Certification and office

Danielle Loupee, franchise owner of Always Best Care of Michiana, recently earned a Medicare-certified home health license, making her one of the few franchise owners in the Always Best Care system to achieve this distinction. Loupee also received the prestigious Age Friendly Care Certification, becoming one of only six professionals in the state of Indiana to hold this certification and the first Always Best Care franchisee to achieve it.

In addition to this milestone, the Michiana franchise recently relocated its office in South Bend. The new office serves seniors in the communities of South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart, and Nappanee, Indiana and Southwest Michigan, and provides non-medical in-home care, skilled home health services, and senior living referral services tailored to meet the unique needs of its guests.

In celebration of the new office, Always Best Care of Michiana will host an open house on March 25 from 4pm-7pm, inviting community members, clients, and local partners to tour the facility, meet the team, and learn more about the personalized services offered.

## Leadership and mission

Since joining Always Best Care in 2014, Loupee has built a distinguished career in social services and senior care, focusing on compassionate, client-centered solutions that enhance the quality of life for older adults. With the Age Friendly Care Certification, Loupee is uniquely qualified to design care plans that put each individual at the center, ensuring their needs, preferences, and well-being guide every decision. This approach helps prevent gaps in care and delivers truly personalized support for seniors and their families.

"Our mission has always been to put our clients and their loved ones first," said Danielle Loupee. "Achieving the Age Friendly Care Certification and Medicare home health license allows us to elevate the care we provide, ensuring seniors receive the individualized attention they deserve. We're excited to welcome the community to our new office on March 25 and celebrate this milestone together."

## Senior care services

Always Best Care of Michiana offers a comprehensive range of senior care services, including:

- Certified Age-Friendly standards in home health care

- Non-medical in-home personal care

- Assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming

- Mobility support and fall prevention

- Medication reminders

- Transportation to appointments and errands

- Light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation

- Companionship and social engagement

- Dementia and Alzheimer's care

- Respite care for family caregivers

- Post-hospitalization and transitional care

- Skilled home health services

- Senior living and assisted living referral services

"Danielle's dedication and expertise set a remarkable standard for our network," said Jake Brown, president and CEO of Always Best Care. "Her recent accomplishments highlight the impact of putting clients at the center of care, and we are proud to see her continue to lead with compassion and excellence."

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Senior Care (sector)
- senior care (topic)
- michigan (location)
- indiana (location)
- Always Best Care (company)
- Jake Brown (person)
- office relocation (topic)
- south bend (location)
- certification (topic)
- franchisee achievement (topic)
- Always Best Care of Michiana (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260310_always_best_care_michiana_franchisee_earns_prestigous_senior_care_certifica.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/a190dcd6-e59e-478a-957e-9a6ab94383cd).