Always Best Care Expands Senior Care Services in North Carolina

March 20, 2026 // Franchising.com // ROCKLIN, Calif. — Always Best Care Senior Services announces the expansion of Always Best Care of Johnston County, further extending the brand’s reach in the Greater Raleigh and Johnston County region.

Franchisee Shawn Cothran's acquisition of two new territories in Johnston County solidifies Always Best Care’s presence across Raleigh and surrounding communities. The new territories will provide families with access to Always Best Care’s comprehensive non-medical in-home care services, as well as independent and assisted living referral services designed to support seniors as they age.

Always Best Care of Johnston County is located in Garner, North Carolina. To celebrate the expansion, the Johnston County office will hold a ribbon-cutting and a Pig Pickin on April 2 from 4-6 p.m. The event is open to the community.

Experienced Senior Care Leadership with Deep Local Roots

Cothran, an Apex native, has 18 years of experience in senior care. Before joining Always Best Care’s Wake Forest office in 2021, he held roles in dining services and more than a decade as an Executive Director for assisted living communities in Illinois and North Carolina.

Cothran is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and both he and Elizabeth Cruz, Chief Operating Officer, are Certified Trainers for the Virtual Dementia Tour, a nationally recognized experiential program designed to build empathy and understanding of dementia. Together, they conduct dementia education and training across community centers and assisted, independent, and skilled nursing facilities. To further strengthen community support, the new Johnston County office will also host dementia support groups, providing education, connection, and resources for individuals and families navigating cognitive change.

“Having worked on the front lines of senior care for nearly two decades, I’ve seen how important it is for families to have clear guidance, reliable caregivers, and compassionate support they can trust,” said Cothran. “Expanding into Johnston County allows us to extend those services to more seniors who want to remain safe, comfortable, and independent at home while also giving families confidence that their loved ones are in good hands.”

SOURCE Always Best Care 

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