Comfort Keepers Storied Elder Care History in Palatine, IL

Discover how Comfort Keepers began providing compassionate elder care to seniors in Palatine, Schaumburg, Barrington, Lake Zurich, and the surrounding areas

In 1998, Comfort Keepers was established by Kris Butler, a registered home nurse. Kris regularly tended to patients who required more than medical attention. She noted that her clients often valued companionship above all else when it came to elder care and requested small favors to improve their quality of life. 

Kris spotted an opportunity to assist her seniors by recognizing their emotional needs as well as their physical needs. She wanted to offer a solution, but first, she needed to choose a name. She sat down with her husband, Jerry, and their two young children to come up with a term that encapsulated the heart and feel of their future company. Finally, their daughter recommended "Comfort Keepers" because the company's purpose is to keep customers comfortable in their own homes rather than paying for pricey nursing institutions. The rest, as they say, is history.

Moving Forward To Now

After those humble beginnings, Kris’ home care expertise and passion have allowed the company to flourish from an American dream to 700+ locations worldwide. 

Today, Comfort Keepers is available in 12 countries through independently owned and operated locations that make a difference in the lives of seniors and adults with disabilities in their community.

Despite Comfort Keepers' size, we are as committed to providing quality elder care as when Kris started the organization over twenty years ago. We achieve our high standards by recruiting the best talent, cultivating a compassionate culture, and identifying ways to leverage new technology that improves our clients’ lives.

Our home care agency's quality and dedication to our mission are honored by industry leaders. We are consistently recognized as a leader in senior home care.

Recognition & Awards:

• Extraordinary Achievement, Franchise Satisfaction (Franchise Research Institute): 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
• Top 500 Franchises (Entrepreneur): 2015
• Circle of Excellence, National Business Research Institute (NBRI), 2018
• Endorsed National Provider by Home Care Pulse, 2016

See How We Can Help You

Want to learn how our elder care services can help you or a loved one in Palatine, Schaumburg, Barrington, Lake Zurich, or the surrounding area? Contact us today! Our care team specialists will gladly answer any questions you may have about our elder care services.