More often than ever, professionals from other sectors are changing course, entering the home care industry and jump starting their careers by becoming franchisees.

This new class of home care franchise owners brings with them backgrounds in law, hospitality, public relations and other areas. 

Since moving into the home care sector, many have been able to use their previous experience to their advantage. Others are mission driven — home care has afforded them the opportunity to find deeper meaning in their work.

Home Health Care News caught up with a handful of these individuals to find out more about the challenges they are facing, the new perspective they bring to the industry and their growth goals.  

This is the first of a two-part series. Check back next week for more features on the newest faces of home-based care.