Description

Personal care in the home is the fastest-growing segment of health care in the United States. Over 26,000 companies provide in-home care for the elderly and disabled. Besides offering the opportunity to make a difference, home care business owners can build a substantial business, earn a comfortable living, and build a significant retirement asset. According to the HCP Annual Benchmarking Report, the median-sized home care company in 2022 generated $1.66 million in revenue. The Top 7% Mastermind Group of the Home Care CEO Forum had an average annual revenue of $5.7 million, while the Top 5% Group had an average annual revenue of $11.8 million.

The Home Care CEO Executive Strategy Retreat is designed to help home care company owners develop a five-year strategic plan that will take them into the top tiers of our industry. This interactive retreat will guide home care executives through the eight strategy elements that will help them grow their businesses, increase their income, and prepare for the future.

For more information, please visit the official event website.

Purpose

To provide tools for home care company owners to plan, organize, and execute a strategy to grow their business into the top tier of our industry.

Objectives

As a result of this interactive retreat, participants will be able to:

1. Explore eight proven elements of effective home care growth strategies.
2. Begin developing and implementing a five-year growth plan.
3. Interact with other home care company owners as you work through each tool in each module.
4. Come away with a detailed plan to put these principles into action to grow your business and prepare for the future.

Elements of the Retreat

• Opportunities in Private Pay Home Care – An overview of the home care business
• Vision – What do you want your business to be like in five years?
• Values – “Culture eats strategy for breakfast”
• Distinction – What makes you different?
• Purpose – The four big whys of growing your business
• People – Getting the right people on the bus and in the right seats
• Promotion – Building your brand and attracting new patients/clients
• Processes – The 12 proven processes of highly effective home care companies
• Performance – The critical measures of success for your company's performance

Program Format

• Present the topic
• Provide examples
• Personal work using a provided tool
• Roundtable discussion
• Debriefing

Interactive Networking Opportunities

Plenty of networking opportunities will be included not only through roundtable discussions, but also during breakfast on both days, lunch, breaks with refreshments, and a happy hour reception with colleagues, representatives from both HCAF and Home Care CEO Forum, as well as sponsors offering products and services to help your home care business grow and succeed.

Continuing Education

Participants who complete the full program will receive 12.5 continuing education units (CEUs) from Florida licensing boards in skilled nursing, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. For accountants, the full program will include 11 TB (technical business) and 2 BEH (behavioral) continuing professional education (CPE) credits.

Retreat Leader

Stephen Tweed, CSP, has spent the last 30 years working with home care organizations that want to grow and with home care leaders who want to prepare for the future. Currently, he is the Chairman and CEO of Leading Home Care a Tweed Jeffries Company. Additionally, he is the founder of the Home Care CEO Forum, a network of executives in the top 10% of the home care industry.

Stephen is an internationally recognized health care and business strategist, award-winning professional speaker, and published author. His most recent book, Conquering the Crisis: Proven Solutions for Caregiver Recruiting and Retention, was published in 2018.

As a part of his work, he regularly conducts industry research to identify the best practices in strategy, leadership, and talent acquisition. The Home Care CEO Executive Strategy Retreat is based on proven best practices observed in the industry's top-tier companies.

Venue

Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside
Capri Ballroom
7499 Augusta National Drive
Orlando, FL 32822

The Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside is a scenic haven for today's travelers. Located only two miles from Orlando International Airport (MCO), our Orlando hotel near the airport offers a complimentary airport shuttle and upscale hotel accommodations with a variety of relaxing amenities. Lounge in Adirondack chairs by the lake, take a dip in our resort-style pools. Explore Orlando's popular local attractions, including Amway Center, Crayola Experience, and Walt Disney World®. When it is time to unwind, savor delectable fare in one of our on-site restaurants before relaxing in modern guest rooms with pillowtop mattresses, soundproof windows, and smart TVs.

Registration & Fees

Register online or call (850) 222-8967 to register by phone. HCAF members are entitled to a discounted registration rate! To take advantage of the member discount, please log into your profile before registering. Registration fees will increase by $50 two weeks before the retreat.

Registration fees for this program are as follows:

• HCAF Members: $499
• Home Care CEO Forum Members: $499
• Prospective Members: $998

The registration fee includes breakfast on both days as well as lunch, break refreshments, and a happy hour reception. By registering for this event, you are agreeing to our payments, cancellation, and substitution policies.

Exhibit & Sponsor Opportunities

If your organization serves the Florida home care provider community, our advertising and sponsorship opportunities are a wise investment to promote your products and services. Vendors may sponsor our year-round continuing education and professional development programs and advertise on our website and in our publications. Make sure home care providers think of you first!

Sponsorships for this event are available at the Platinum, Gold, and Silver levels for in-person exhibitors and on an à la carte basis for virtual exhibitors. For inquiries, please contact Patti Heid at pheid@homecarefla.org or call (850) 222-8967. Click here for more information.