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title: "BrightStar Care Bellevue And North Seattle Location Operating Under New Ownership"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/de395ab0-a02c-4382-8f4a-655f33089f2f
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20210202_brightstar_care_bellevue_and_north_seattle_location_operating_under_new_own.html
category: "Senior Care"
industry: "Senior Care"
published: 2021-02-02T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:33:17.702Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1450101499163-c8848c66ca85?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# BrightStar Care Bellevue And North Seattle Location Operating Under New Ownership

**TL;DR:** BrightStar Care of Bellevue and North Seattle is under new ownership by Steven Cleeland, a Seattle native with a background in healthcare and insurance. The location provides a range of home care services, including personal care, transitional care, and Alzheimer's and Dementia Care.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2021-02-02. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20210202_brightstar_care_bellevue_and_north_seattle_location_operating_under_new_own.html).*

## Story

Kirkland, WA - BrightStar Care announced its Bellevue and North Seattle office is under new ownership. The office serves families across the Bellevue, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Redmond, Kenmore, Medina, Bothell and Seattle areas.

BrightStar Care of Bellevue and North Seattle provides a higher standard of home care services, personal care, transitional care, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care and disability services. From their industry-leading employee screening and training to Registered Nurse (RN) oversight on every individualized plan of care, BrightStar Care is committed to supporting each and every one of their clients and families, so that they are able to maintain their independence in conjunction with also managing their unique age- and health-related challenges with ease.

The location is newly owned by Seattle native Steven Cleeland, who comes from a background in the healthcare and insurance industry, working with Anthem Blue Cross for 15 years as a Sales Executive. After Steven spent six months researching home care franchises, BrightStar Care stood out to him due to how highly rated BrightStar Care was compared to other home care competitors. The one-of-a-kind high-quality care was unparalleled to the rest and the only home care franchise to provide Registered Nurse (RN) oversight, allowing nurses to oversee every personalized plan of care.

“As a Seattle area native, I’m excited to return home to my community after 20 years,” said BrightStar Care franchise owner, Steven Cleeland. “I am proud to be able to provide a trustworthy option for families seeking in-home care for their loved ones as the demand for care has increased tremendously.”

“I’m confident that Steven’s background in sales and healthcare will set him up for success in owning a BrightStar Care franchise,” said Shelly Sun, CEO and founder of BrightStar Care. “I admire his passion for bringing this one-of-a-kind service to his hometown to provide high-quality care for local families in need.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Senior Care (sector)
- franchise ownership (topic)
- home care services (topic)
- BrightStar Care (company)
- new ownership (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20210202_brightstar_care_bellevue_and_north_seattle_location_operating_under_new_own.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/de395ab0-a02c-4382-8f4a-655f33089f2f).