When growth meets mission, great things happen.
That’s exactly what unfolded when Leading Home Care (LHC) set out to expand its footprint into Louisiana’s Section 7 region, a vital and strategic geography for home-based care services. Rather than go it alone, LHC partnered with Fulcrum’s buy-side scouting division—Scoutly—to identify, vet, and secure a quality acquisition target. Within a few short months, that partnership resulted in the acquisition of Preferred Care At Home, a well-respected provider in Shreveport, LA.
Why Section 7?
Louisiana’s Section 7 region—covering Shreveport and its surrounding parishes—is a key service area with high demand for in-home personal care services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. For Leading Home Care, it represented:
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A high-need, high-impact region
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A natural geographic extension of existing operations
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An opportunity to bring its gold-standard quality of care to new communities
But breaking into a regulated and relationship-driven region like Section 7 required more than ambition. It required insight, access, and precision.
Enter Scoutly: The Acquisition Scouts
Fulcrum’s Scoutly team specializes in uncovering off-market acquisition opportunities that align with a buyer’s vision. For LHC, Scoutly delivered a fully guided buy-side process:
Local Market Scouting
Scoutly canvassed the Section 7 market to identify providers with strong reputations, solid compliance histories, and deep local relationships.
Confidential Outreach & Fit Assessment
After identifying a shortlist of candidates, Scoutly initiated discreet conversations to gauge interest and alignment—with LHC’s culture, goals, and service expectations.
Opportunity Analysis
Preferred Care At Home quickly stood out. With its excellent reputation, strong staff retention, and operational reliability, the firm was a natural fit.
Deal Execution Support
Scoutly facilitated introductions, coordinated due diligence, and helped both parties structure a win-win deal—all while keeping momentum and confidentiality intact.
Why Preferred Care At Home?
With a long-standing office in Shreveport, Preferred Care At Home has been serving families across Section 7 with compassion, reliability, and professionalism. Their team brought:
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A seasoned, credentialed care staff
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Trusted referral relationships with local hospitals, facilities, and case managers
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An operational platform ready to scale with Leading Home Care’s support
For LHC, acquiring Preferred Care At Home wasn’t just a business move—it was a strategic alignment with a provider that already shared its values.
Visit the new Shreveport location page: lhcla.com/locations/shreveport
The Outcome: Mission Delivered
With the acquisition closed, Leading Home Care has officially entered the Section 7 market and hit the ground running. The immediate outcomes:
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A seamless transition for clients and staff
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An expanded footprint with operational continuity
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Strong early traction in local partnerships and community presence
Final Thoughts
This acquisition proves what’s possible when vision meets execution. Fulcrum’s Scoutly team helped Leading Home Care find not just a company—but the right company—to anchor its growth in a critical Louisiana region.
It’s a story of smart scouting, thoughtful alignment, and mission-driven growth.
Looking to expand your care company into a new region?
Let Scoutly help you chart the course—from strategy to close.
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