About Us
It doesn’t matter if you’re here because you’re looking for help living independently, or if you want to make sure someone you love has the support they need to stay in their home. We believe there’s more to caring for people than just providing in-home assistance. You deserve a care partner that understands the course of your journey and will help navigate the road ahead. Whether it’s preparing a meal or providing 24-hour care, we will be there for you.
Exceptional service is something we never compromise on. With decades of experience in providing integral care in their communities, our professional teams will ensure that your safety and well-being come first.
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Our Mission
Put simply, our mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve. Of course, we recognize that everyone’s idea of “quality of life” is different, which is why it’s so important to us to make you an active part of your own care plan. We want you to be in the driver’s seat regardless of any limitations or challenges you’re facing.
Most of all, we believe aging isn’t just about staying healthy, safe and independent. It’s also about living well.
Meet Our Owner, Mike Lawrence
Virginia native Mike Lawrence has spent his career working in management and finance for government agencies. After working for more than a decade at the Universal Service Fund, Mike decided that it was time to fulfill his dream of business ownership.
While looking into franchise concepts, Mike was drawn to the in-home care industry because of his personal experience with loved ones in deteriorating health. As Mike’s grandfather aged and needed more care, his parents moved him into their home.
Mike watched as his grandfather, a brilliant doctor, lost his memory and struggled with his health. It took a toll on his entire family, particularly his parents, who were the primary caretakers.
Through his research, Mike found Right at Home, an in-home care service provider for elderly and disabled adults. Internationally renowned and an industry leader, the choice was clear that for both professional and personal reasons, this was the right business for him. Mike opened his Right at Home in Stafford on November 2, providing the community with a much-needed service and an option his family didn’t have when they were tasked with caring for a sick loved one. His brother, Pete, also just opened his own Right at Home in a neighboring town. They went through the process together, but opened separate locations.
Mike's Background
I grew up in Casanova, Virginia, and my parents still live there. I’ve lived in Virginia most of my life except for college, when I went to school in North Carolina. I attended Belmont Abbey College near Charlotte where I earned a degree in business administration. After college, I moved to the northern Virginia/D.C. area for work. For the last 11 years, I’ve been managing a financial operations team for the Universal Service Fund (USF) under the FCC umbrella. The USF collects money from consumers and then allocates those funds to low-income areas, schools, libraries, and programs that cannot afford broadband connectivity. In 2014, they restructured and offered me a different role or a buyout. I took the buyout and decided I didn’t want to return to Corporate America, so I began looking into franchising opportunities.
Senior Care is Personal for Mike
When I was in college, my grandfather, who was a brilliant doctor and a huge part of my life, was having trouble coping after the death of my grandmother, so he moved into my parents’ home. I saw his health deteriorate as he lost his memory. Not only did this take a toll on him, it took a toll on my parents, as his caregivers, and we eventually had to put him in a retirement home. Although I went to work in finance, I always remembered this experience.
Family and Community
I am married and have two children, a six-year-old and a five-year-old. I love sports and boating. I hope to get involved in the community through my business as well as through the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations.
Mike is Passionate About Helping Community Seniors
- Board Member: Partners in Aging
- Committee Member: TRIAD
- Committee Member: FAST (Fredericksburg Area Senior Team)
- Committee Member: Art of Aging Planning Committee
- Committee Member: Walk to End Alzheimers
