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July 2023 – VersiCare Group Continues Expansion in Kentucky with Acquisition of Open Doors
VersiCare Group (“VersiCare”) announces the acquisition of Open Doors, a leading provider of residential care and Family Home Provider (“FHP”) services for individuals with developmental disabilities (“I/DD”) under Kentucky’s Supports for Community Living (“SCL”) Waiver program.
The transaction marks the fourth in Kentucky for VersiCare, expanding the Company’s footprint and operational capacity to the forefront of FHP providers in the state. The purchase reinforces VersiCare’s dedication to enhancing the lives of individuals through premium, personalized, home and community-based services.
VersiCare CEO, Lauren Sclesky, expressed her excitement, stating, “Open Doors shares our passion for empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives. By partnering with Open Doors, VersiCare extends its reach to provide even more comprehensive, top-tier care across Kentucky. We can further achieve our goal of making a meaningful difference in the lives of the communities we serve.”
Matt Pettit from Seven Hills Capital added, “Open Doors’ commitment to a person-centered, team approach for SCL participants aligns seamlessly with VersiCare’s mission. We welcome the Open Doors team into the VersiCare family as we concentrate on fostering best-in-class services in a state we are deeply familiar with across our Partner Companies.”
About Open Doors
Open Doors provides specialized care and independence for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through Kentucky’s Supports for Community Living (SCL) Medicaid Waiver. Headquartered in Louisville, the Company specializes in Residential Level II services, also known as Family Home Provider (FHP) or Adult Foster Care. The Company ensures the best home environment for SCL participants using a person-centered approach that fosters long-term relationships and enhances the quality of life in a community setting. For more information, please visit www.opendoorsky.com.
March 2023 – VersiCare Group acquires Marpe Therapy Services in Kentucky
VersiCare Group (“VersiCare”) announces the acquisition of Marpe Therapy Services (“Marpe Therapy”), a veteran-owned provider of I/DD services located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The partnership serves as a key milestone for VersiCare and its family of companies, advancing on the shared mission to increase access and improve quality of care for the developmentally disabled population in the lower Midwest and Southeast United States.
“We are very happy to welcome Marpe into the VersiCare community as we look to improve more lives and continue our intentional growth plans with excellent, people-focused leaders,” stated VersiCare CEO Lauren Sclesky. “The partnership will enable us to offer even greater value and care to our clients, employees, and the communities we serve in Kentucky.”
Marpe Therapy provides supported living skills and community integration under KY Medicaid’s Supports for Community (SCL) and Michelle P Waiver (MPW) programs. The Company supports individuals and families in 17 different counties across southwest Kentucky.
Associates in Pediatric Therapy (“APT”), an operating affiliate of the VersiCare Group (“VersiCare”), announces the acquisition of Jones Therapy Services (“Jones”).
Founded in 2009, Jones Therapy and has become a leading provider of speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and other services throughout Tennessee. With the addition of Jones, APT expands its commitment to provide the highest level of clinical solutions to a larger patient base in need of therapeutic skilled services.
“We pride ourselves on the overall culture we have established and align it with our company’s mission of advancing patients to their next Therapeutic Level. We are excited to continue the quality care already provided by Jones, serving families in Tennessee with the same level of care we provide in Kentucky and Indiana,” stated Renea Sageser, Founder & CEO of APT. “We are honored to be a recipient of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky award for the past four years, and we look forward to using our Best Places to Work practices and culture to Tennessee.”
Matthew Pettit from Seven Hills added, “We formed VersiCare to build an industry leading Company across our target geographies. APT’s purchase of Jones is a meaningful step forward in executing on this strategy and expanding VersiCare’s footprint. We are excited to welcome Jones to the VersiCare and APT family and serve the needs of the Tennessee community.”
About Associates in Pediatric Therapy
Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT) is a therapeutic clinic practice providing services for children with special needs across Kentucky, Tennessee, and Southern Indiana. APT was founded in 2007, by Renea Sageser in Shelbyville, KY. In 2008, APT had six part-time employees and today, we are over 200 employees strong and growing out existing base of 20+ locations. APT focuses on opening clinics in rural areas so children may receive the quality of services they need closer to their home. We take a family approach to each patient’s care, while also providing a flexible, family-friendly work environment for our employees. Our unique appeal is that we offer multiple pediatric services to patients and families using a flexible team approach, across a variety of fun, exciting locations. We love partnering with other pediatric facilities, in order to provide therapy in a fun and rewarding environment where the child can feel comfortable. APT sees the need for providing a quality one-stop-shop for pediatric therapy services and is honored to meet that need in communities throughout the states of Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee.
For more information regarding Associates in Pediatric Therapy visit kidtherapy.org
October 2021- VersiCare Group and Associates in Pediatric Therapy Announce Further Expansion in Elizabethtown KY
Associates in Pediatric Therapy (“APT”), an operating affiliate of VersiCare Group, announces further expansion of its services to Elizabethtown, KY. The new clinic, located at 529 Westport Road, becomes the second Kentucky site to open in six months for APT, following the opening of its Florence location last April. The Shelbyville-based company plans on opening a few more locations in the state before year’s end.
The Elizabethtown clinic will offer a variety of pediatric therapy services for children, including Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapies. These services will help address any challenges a child might have at school, home, or in life. APT therapists treat multiple diagnoses including, but not limited to: ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Stuttering, Traumatic Brain Injury, developmental delays, learning disabilities, speech disorders and more.
“Our therapists are all highly skilled, exceptionally talented and have dedicated their careers to changing the lives of their patients. Our team of professionals work collaboratively with each other to incorporate as many therapeutic strategies and techniques as possible for the benefit of the child,” stated Renea Sageser, CEO of Associates in Pediatric Therapy. “APT prides itself on being 100% family-focused for both patients and employees. We are proud of the overall culture we have established and align it with our company’s mission of, ‘Advancing Patients to their next Therapeutic level.’”
About Associates in Pediatric Therapy
Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT) is a therapeutic clinic practice providing services for children with special needs across Kentucky, Tennessee, and Southern Indiana. APT was founded in 2007, by Renea Sageser in Shelbyville, KY. In 2008, APT had six part-time employees and today, we are over 200 employees strong and growing out existing base of 20+ locations. APT focuses on opening clinics in rural areas so children may receive the quality of services they need closer to their home. We take a family approach to each patient’s care, while also providing a flexible, family-friendly work environment for our employees. Our unique appeal is that we offer multiple pediatric services to patients and families using a flexible team approach, across a variety of fun, exciting locations. We love partnering with other pediatric facilities, in order to provide therapy in a fun and rewarding environment where the child can feel comfortable. APT sees the need for providing a quality one-stop-shop for pediatric therapy services and is honored to meet that need in communities throughout the states of Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee.
For more information regarding Associates in Pediatric Therapy visit kidtherapy.org
May 2021 – VersiCare Announces Further Expansion as Community Resource Network of Florida Completes Second Daytona Beach Partnership
VersiCare Group (“VersiCare”), a leading provider of home and community-based care for individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities is pleased to announce Community Resource Network of Florida’s (“CRN”) further Florida expansion. CRN is further committing to the Daytona Beach Market through the onboarding of Advanced Care Agency and its customers.
“We are pleased to welcome Advanced Care to the VersiCare and CRN Family,” stated Lea Jerome, Director of Operations for VersiCare. “When we decided to launch an aggressive growth plan in Florida, we targeted Companies who share the mission in “helping people succeed” that has led to CRN’s success in the state. With the addition of the Advanced Care family, I am confident we can continue to provide best-in-class services across Florida and to our other service areas.”
April 2021- VersiCare Group and Associates in Pediatric Therapy Announce Further Expansion in Northern Kentucky Market
Associates in Pediatric Therapy (“APT”) a leading provider of multiple pediatric services to the patient and family using a team approach is pleased to announce the opening of our Florence, KY location serving both Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati.
APT has partnered with The Kidz Club Erlanger since 2017 and is excited to have expanded our presence in the Northern KY area with the opening of our new clinic at 51 Cavalier Blvd, Suite 230, Florence, KY 41042.
Every effort has been made to make this clinic playful, fun and functional! In the Northern Kentucky location, we will offer a full variety of pediatric therapy services for children, including Speech, Occupational and Physical therapies. Our therapists are all highly trained and exceptionally talented and have dedicated their careers to changing the lives of their patients. Our team of professionals in Northern Kentucky work collaboratively with each other to incorporate as many therapeutic strategies and techniques as possible for the benefit of the child. These services can help address any challenges a child might have at school, home, or in life. APT therapists treat multiple diagnoses including, but not limited to: ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Stuttering, Tramatic Brain Injury, developmental delays, learning disabilities, speech disorders and more.
Our therapists in Northern Kentucky are all highly skilled, exceptionally talented and have dedicated their careers to changing the lives of their patients. Our team of professionals work collaboratively with each other to incorporate as many therapeutic strategies and techniques as possible for the benefit of the child. APT prides itself on being 100% family-focused for both patients and employees. We are proud of the overall culture we have established and align it with our company’s mission of, “Advancing Patients to their next Therapeutic level.”
Our goal is to never turn away a child in need. We work with families to find a therapy schedule and payment solution that meets their needs and fits their budget. We accept most commercial insurances, Medicaid and Medicaid waivers.
About Associates in Pediatric Therapy
Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT) is a therapeutic clinic practice providing services for children with special needs across Kentucky, Tennessee, and Southern Indiana. APT was founded in 2007, by Renea Sageser in Shelbyville, KY. In 2008, APT had six part-time employees and today, we are over 200 employees strong and growing out existing base of 20+ locations. APT focuses on opening clinics in rural areas so children may receive the quality of services they need closer to their home. We take a family approach to each patient’s care, while also providing a flexible, family-friendly work environment for our employees. Our unique appeal is that we offer multiple pediatric services to patients and families using a flexible team approach, across a variety of fun, exciting locations. We love partnering with other pediatric facilities, in order to provide therapy in a fun and rewarding environment where the child can feel comfortable. APT sees the need for providing a quality one-stop-shop for pediatric therapy services and is honored to meet that need in communities throughout the states of Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee.
For more information regarding Associates in Pediatric Therapy visit kidtherapy.org
January 2021 – VersiCare Group Announces Further Expansion as Community Resource Network of Florida Enters the Daytona Beach Market
VersiCare Group (“VersiCare”), a leading provider of home and community-based care for individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities is pleased to announce Community Resource Network of Florida’s (“CRN”) recent Florida expansion. CRN is entering the Daytona Beach Market through the onboarding of CarePro, LLC and its customers.
“We are pleased to welcome CarePro to the VersiCare and CRN Family,” stated Lea Jerome, Director of Operations for VersiCare. “When we decided to launch an aggressive growth plan in Florida, we targeted Companies who share the mission in “helping people succeed” that has led to CRN’s success in the state. With the addition of the CarePro family, I am confident we can continue to provide best-in-class services across Florida and to our other service areas.”
November 2020 – VersiCare Group Announces Further Expansion in Kentucky and Indiana through New Partnerships
VersiCare Group (“VersiCare”), a leading provider of home and community-based services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is pleased to announce a new partnership with Associates in Pediatric Therapy (“APT”) and the purchase of Positive Direction Support Services (“PDSS”).
“We are pleased to welcome APT and PDSS to the VersiCare Family,” stated Lauren Sclesky, CEO of VersiCare. “When we decided to launch an aggressive growth plan in 2018, we targeted Companies who share the mission in “helping people succeed” that has led to VersiCare’s success. With these new Partnerships, I am confident we can continue to provide best-in-class services across Kentucky and Indiana in addition to our other service areas.”
Matthew Pettit from Seven Hills added, “We formed VersiCare to build an industry leading Company across our target geographies. The APT Partnership and PDSS Acquisition are a meaningful step forward in executing on this strategy and expanding VersiCare’s footprint. We are excited to welcome both teams to the VersiCare Family and continue our growth plans together.”
About Associates in Pediatric Therapy
Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT) is a therapeutic clinic practice providing services for children with special needs across Kentucky, Tennessee, and Southern Indiana. APT was founded in 2007, by Renea Sageser in Shelbyville, KY. In 2008, APT had six part-time employees and today, we are over 200 employees strong and growing out existing base of 20+ locations. APT focuses on opening clinics in rural areas so children may receive the quality of services they need closer to their home. We take a family approach to each patient’s care, while also providing a flexible, family-friendly work environment for our employees. Our unique appeal is that we offer multiple pediatric services to patients and families using a flexible team approach, across a variety of fun, exciting locations. We love partnering with other pediatric facilities, in order to provide therapy in a fun and rewarding environment where the child can feel comfortable. APT sees the need for providing a quality one-stop-shop for pediatric therapy services and is honored to meet that need in communities throughout the states of Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee.
For more information regarding Associates in Pediatric Therapy visit kidtherapy.org
November 2019 – VersiCare Group Announces Further Expansion with Community Resource Network of Florida Partnership
The VersiCare Group (“VersiCare”), a leading provider of home and community-based care for individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities is pleased to announce the purchase of Community Resource Network of Florida (“CRN”)
CRN began serving those in need in 2009 and has become a leading provider of compassionate care and services to adults and children with disabilities across Southwest Florida. Headquartered in Fort Myers CRN is poised to continue to expand across Florida. Cole Caruso, the founder of CRN will join VersiCare Group to lead market growth and advocate for the individuals we serve.
“We are pleased to welcome CRN to the VersiCare Family,” stated Lauren Sclesky, CEO of VersiCare. “When we decided to launch an aggressive growth plan in 2018, we targeted Companies who share the same client centric attitude that has led to VersiCare’s success; By Partnering with CRN I am confident we can continue to provide best-in-class services and care across Florida in addition to our other service areas.”
“We could not be more excited to partner with Lauren, and the dedicated management team at VersiCare. CRN was built on the belief that every person should have access to individualized services to enhance their quality of life. By partnering with VersiCare we will be able to provide support to a larger population in an expedited timeframe” said Cole Caruso, founder and CEO of CRN. “We are excited to be joining the VersiCare family enhancing client access across Florida and creating additional opportunities for our CRN team members.”