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LEWISTON – – Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice, Maine’s largest independent, nonprofit home health care organization has acquired behavioral health care company Care & Comfort, based in Waterville.
The combination of the two organizations, effective Feb. 1, is designed to provide individuals and their families in all 16 of Maine’s counties with access to an expanded network of professional caregivers and health care services, Androscoggin said in a news release. There will not be any change in service for clients of the two companies, officials said.
“As I prepared for the future of the company I started 31 years ago, my highest priority was to find a successor who, through their deeds, demonstrated the same compassion I have for employees and clients,” said Susan Giguere, who founded Care & Comfort in 1991.
Care & Comfort provides home and behavioral healthcare services to patients and clients in 13 counties. The company has offices in Bangor, Waterville, Presque Isle, Wilton, and Dover-Foxcroft and 300 employees. All Care & Comfort staff will be invited to join the Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice family of nearly 500 employees. Care & Comfort President & CEO Mike Stair will continue in an executive capacity at Androscoggin, working alongside President & CEO Ken Albert.
Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice was founded in 1966 and operates in nine counties.
“Through this acquisition, Androscoggin takes the next step in carrying out its mission in more Maine communities,” the release said.
“While we were exploring options to take our good work to a broader community, we focused on how best to accomplish our goal without compromising our values and mission. I have long been impressed with the quality of staff and services offered by Care & Comfort,” said Kenneth Albert, R.N., Esq., President and CEO of Androscoggin. “In acquiring the company, we found the right combination of quality care, compassionate employer, and a well-run business. This is a wonderful opportunity to grow Androscoggin’s position within Maine’s healthcare delivery network.”
