A Place At Home - North Austin has achieved dual national recognition in its first year of eligibility, earning both Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice honors in the 2025 Best of Home Care awards. This follows the agency's recent local recognition as Best Home Care Agency in the Best of Round Rock awards, creating a comprehensive picture of community trust and operational excellence.
The Best of Home Care awards, administered by BestOfHomeCare.com and operated by Activated Insights, differ significantly from open voting contests. These honors are based on ongoing third-party surveys conducted monthly with real clients and caregivers, emphasizing reliability over time rather than single moments of recognition. This methodology makes the dual achievement particularly meaningful when combined with the earlier community-driven Best of Round Rock award.
For agency leaders Stacey and Bryan Eisenberg, the connection between local and national recognition reflects their core philosophy of "putting care back in caregiving." Their approach begins with supporting caregivers to ensure they can consistently provide compassionate, stable care to clients. This caregiver-first model has produced tangible results, including retaining one of their original caregivers for over two years and employing multiple family pairs working together, including mother-daughter, husband-wife, and sister teams.
Stacey Eisenberg, a senior care expert with decades of experience, emphasizes that caregiver support systems directly impact client care quality. "These awards really are about the daily work of caring for people in our community," she said. "They reflect what happens when caregivers are respected and supported." The Employer of Choice recognition holds particular significance in the home care industry, where caregiver satisfaction directly influences consistency, quality, and trust for families receiving services.
The agency's service area encompasses Round Rock and surrounding North Austin communities including Georgetown, Sun City, Cedar Park, Wells Branch, Hutto, and Leander. This geographic focus allows for deep community connections and relationship-based care delivery that has earned both local and national recognition.
The dual awards carry implications for the broader home care industry, demonstrating that caregiver support and retention strategies directly correlate with client satisfaction and community trust. In an industry facing staffing challenges and high turnover rates, A Place At Home - North Austin's approach offers a model for sustainable care delivery. The continuity achieved through their caregiver-first culture provides families with the consistency and familiarity that are particularly valuable when inviting caregivers into private homes.
For families considering home care options in Central Texas, these awards provide independent validation of both care quality and workplace culture. The combination of community voting and ongoing third-party surveys creates a comprehensive assessment that addresses both public perception and daily operational excellence. As the senior population continues to grow and demand for quality home care increases, agencies that prioritize both caregiver support and client satisfaction will likely see greater community trust and sustainable growth.
