January 24, 2022

Nightingale appoints first ever chief operating officer

MARIETTA, GEORGIA. JANUARY 24, 2022. Nightingale, a leading private duty home care company, names Derek Nordman as its new Chief Operating Officer. He will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, including growth and delivery of industry-leading quality care and outcomes.

“I feel very fortunate to be joining such an innovative, impactful, and growth-orientated organization. Putting clients and families first is at the center of Accordcare’s values and perfectly matches my philosophy;’ said Derek. “I am looking forward to working with Brandon and the entire team to drive expansion and operational excellence:’

Derek joins Nightingale with more than 22 years of healthcare experience in public, private, and private equity-owned entities. Before Nightingale, he was the Chief Clinical Officer at Kindred at Home. In his 22 years in healthcare, Derek has served in multiple roles leading clinical, operations, and specialty product development during his tenure. In addition, he is involved in national home care and physical therapy organizations and has served on technical expert panels for the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid.

“The new role of Chief Operating Officer is a reflection of our commitment to continued growth and quality client-centered care;’ says Brandon Ballew, CEO. “I have tremendous confidence in Derek’s ability to align Nightingale and its family of companies with ongoing operational expansion and oversee the successful delivery of home care in the communities we serve.”

Nightingale is a leading home care company delivering clinically complex care, skilled nursing, personal care, and companion services assisting clients as they age in place. The Company focuses on supplying home-based services, whether 24/7 care, post-operative with transitional care, catastrophic injury care, or daily check-ins with companion services. They encourage and empower clients to live their best possible life. Nightingale, a privately held organization founded in 2020, is based in Marietta, Georgia. For more information about the Company, please visit www.nightingaleprivatecare.com.

About Nightingale

Nightingale is a leading home care company delivering clinically complex care, skilled nursing, personal care, and companion services assisting clients as they age in place. The Company focuses on supplying home-based services, whether 24/7 care, post-operative with transitional care, catastrophic injury care, or daily check-ins with companion services. They encourage and empower clients to live their best possible life. Nightingale, a privately held organization founded in 2020, is based in Marietta, Georgia. For more information about the Company, please visit www.nightingaleprivatecare.com.

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