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Homecare Homebase Announces 2026 Award Winners and Scholarships

Homecare Homebase, known for its commitment to enhancing home-based healthcare, proudly announced its winners for the 2026 Customer Awards and recipients of the Home Care Aide Scholarships. This annual recognition is a cornerstone of the organization’s efforts to highlight excellence among those dedicated to delivering high-quality care in homes and communities across the nation.

The awards celebrate the remarkable contributions made by various agencies and individuals who exemplify outstanding performance in patient care and operational efficacy. The honorees this year demonstrate a commitment to clinical quality, innovation, and workforce advancement in the home care sector.

Recognition of Excellence

Luke Rutledge, President of Homecare Homebase, emphasized the significance of this year’s award recipients by stating, "The organizations and individuals recognized this year are demonstrating what meaningful progress in home-based care looks like. From improving quality and performance to advocating for the industry, their work is helping move care at home forward."

The Customer Awards include several categories acknowledging organizations that set the bar high in home health and hospice care.

Industry Advocate Award

This award honors individuals who play a pivotal role in enhancing patient care and operational effectiveness within the home-based sector through advocacy. The recipient for this year is C. Todd Robbins from Covenant Health Homecare and Hospice. His efforts contribute significantly to advancing the quality and efficiency of care, positively impacting patient experiences in his community.

Innovation Achievement Award

Recognizing organizations that have pioneered innovative solutions to tackle challenges in home care, the Innovation Achievement Award for this year was awarded to THEMA Health Services for their exceptional technological advancements and process improvements that enhance care delivery and outcomes.

Quality Awards

The Quality Award for Home Health is awarded to agencies achieving a 5-star rating in the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality of Patient Care metrics. This year’s winners include:

• - VNS Health
• - Americare CSS
• - Reliant at Home
• - Texas Healthcare Solutions
• - Lifecare Health Services
• - Acacia Health

The Quality Award for Hospice is given to those agencies reflecting exceptional metrics in the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP). Awardees in this category include:

• - Agape Care Group
• - Affinity Hospice Management
• - Interim HealthCare of the Upstate and Midlands
• - Stillwater Hospice
• - Presbyterian Homes
• - Community Nursing Services
• - Harmony Hospice Care
• - Healing Hands Healthcare
• - Lifecare Health Services

KPI Excellence Awards

These awards acknowledge agencies excelling in critical performance metrics. The KPI Excellence Award for Home Health highlights notable accomplishments in reducing avoidable hospitalizations. The 2026 winners are:

• - Optum Home & Community Care Delivery
• - Vivie
• - The New Jewish Home – Home Care

Similarly, the KPI Excellence Award for Hospice recognizes organizations that ensure deep care and compassion for patients in their final moments. This year’s recipients include:

• - Optum Home & Community Care Delivery
• - Aveanna Healthcare
• - Presbyterian Homes

Home Care Aide Scholarship Program

A vital aspect of the awards presentation is the Home Care Aide Scholarship Program. Recognizing the heart and soul of home-based care, this initiative aims to empower home care aides through education and professional growth. The 2026 scholarship recipients include:

• - Katrina Peck – Bethany Hospice
• - Leslie Bohanon – Compassus Hospice
• - Xian Vance – Compassus Hospice

Each will receive $2,000, symbolizing appreciation for their empathetic care and commitment to advancing their skills in the field.

Rutledge concluded by stating, "Recognizing excellence is about honoring the people behind the progress. We congratulate this year's Customer Award winners and scholarship recipients and express gratitude for their daily dedication to enhancing home-based care."

To explore more about Homecare Homebase's awards and scholarships, visit the official website at hchb.com/hchb-awards. This initiative not only acknowledges the achievements of these exceptional care providers but also underscores the critical role they play in the ever-evolving landscape of home health care.

About Homecare Homebase

Founded in 1999, Homecare Homebase is at the forefront of providing cloud-based solutions designed to streamline operations for home-based care agencies. By facilitating efficient communication and integration among care teams, HCHB empowers over 430,000 users to provide care to more than one million patients daily, ensuring thorough support throughout their wellness journey.

For further information and any inquiries, potential partners and clients may reach out to Homecare Homebase directly on their website or by phone.