Simsbury Small Business Spotlight: Visiting Angels

Every local business has a story worth sharing with the community. And that’s the belief behind this exciting series — to shine the spotlight on all our favorite local businesses, and to learn a little about the ones we may not know that well.

Business: Visiting Angels
Owners: John S. Lew
Website: www.visitingangels.com/simsbury
Address: 730 Hopmeadow St., Ste 9N., Simsbury

How did you come up with the name?

We are a well known international private duty home-care franchise with offices in Canada, Brazil, So. Korea and Mexico.

Why start a business in this town?

Our mission is aligned with Simsbury’s legacy as a great place to raise a family.

What business are you in?

Offering non-medical private duty care to senior citizens or any person over 18 years of age.

What’s the most difficult challenge you’ve faced as a business owner?

Visiting Angels is poised for growth in this area and recruiting bona fide staff(s) is/are a challenge. We simply do not accept everyone that applies.

What’s been your proudest achievement since opening?

Being able to maintain our original loyal customers.

How does your business give back to the community?

Our mission is to improve the quality of life and provide hope to the community we serve in Simsbury and its surrounding towns. With us, elderly adults can continue to live independently in their own homes with dignity and respect.

Would you like to see your small business showcased in this series? Email wendy.mitchell@ patch.com.