{"id":17005,"date":"2025-04-08T08:00:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T08:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/?p=17005"},"modified":"2025-04-08T11:46:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T11:46:27","slug":"rico-andrews-spotlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/resources\/rico-andrews-spotlight\/","title":{"rendered":"A Spotlight on Rico Andrews: Transforming Lives Through Always Best Care of Memphis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a world where hustle often overshadows heart, <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rico Andrews<\/a> is a refreshing reminder that business and compassion can go hand-in-hand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the franchise owner of Always Best Care of Memphis, he\u2019s not just providing senior services\u2014he\u2019s creating a movement that champions dignity, trust, and community care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From humble beginnings to building a multimillion-dollar operation, Rico\u2019s story proves that powerful things happen when passion meets purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_36 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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Heart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/resources\/rico-andrews-spotlight\/#The_Turning_Point_From_Logistics_to_Life-Changing_Work\" title=\"The Turning Point: From Logistics to Life-Changing Work\">The Turning Point: From Logistics to Life-Changing Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/resources\/rico-andrews-spotlight\/#Beyond_Home_Care_Ricos_Strategic_Expansion_into_NEMT\" title=\"Beyond Home Care: Rico\u2019s Strategic Expansion into NEMT\">Beyond Home Care: Rico\u2019s Strategic Expansion into NEMT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/resources\/rico-andrews-spotlight\/#How_Rico_Built_a_Reputation_That_Speaks_for_Itself\" title=\"How Rico Built a Reputation That Speaks for Itself\">How Rico Built a Reputation That Speaks for Itself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/resources\/rico-andrews-spotlight\/#FAQs_About_Rico_Andrews_and_Always_Best_Care_of_Memphis\" title=\"FAQs About Rico Andrews and Always Best Care of Memphis\">FAQs About Rico Andrews and Always Best Care of Memphis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/resources\/rico-andrews-spotlight\/#Always_Best_Care_of_Memphis_A_Legacy_in_the_Making\" title=\"Always Best Care of Memphis: A Legacy in the Making\">Always Best Care of Memphis: A Legacy in the Making<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meet_Rico_Andrews_Rooted_in_Hard_Work_and_Heart\"><\/span>Meet Rico Andrews: Rooted in Hard Work and Heart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s rewind the tape for a second. Rico\u2019s values were shaped early on by his parents&#8217; quiet strength. Watching them balance life, work, and family with unwavering discipline planted the seeds of perseverance in him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI\u2019ve been working since I was 13,\u201d Rico shares. \u201cWe never put a price tag on what we have\u2014everything is credited to hard work.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This work ethic followed him into the logistics and supply chain world, where he climbed the corporate ladder with grit. But something was missing. While the work was rewarding, it lacked the deeper human connection he craved\u2014until a pivotal moment changed everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfBK_NNCfjucHYJYOjQLgk3erySZ_U_BH194LWGrJwT6YuNG5WOn8XJFE-dcZ9dsWdhjWFqAXXs-FSxZjnfiVKmZjo7JtBZ7hdsRLhfcONmCcjLgLIAKw0OsC6Mn2uvh9wUEwZ3nQ?key=u1JYlZmQemGdzQ9VTBSvjNlx\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Turning_Point_From_Logistics_to_Life-Changing_Work\"><\/span>The Turning Point: From Logistics to Life-Changing Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the death of his beloved grandmother, Rico began looking into <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/resources\/ease-seniors-transition-home-recovery-memphis-tn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in-home senior care<\/a>. He kept hearing one powerful stat: 10,000 people turn 65 daily in the U.S. That number wasn\u2019t just data\u2014it was a call to action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inspired by his wife&#8217;s fulfilling career in healthcare, Rico made a bold leap. In 2014, he became a franchise owner with Always Best Care, determined to make senior care more compassionate, accessible, and community-driven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Sets Always Best Care of Memphis Apart?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Professional, trained caregivers.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safe, reliable in-home support for seniors.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empowerment for seniors to \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/resources\/strategies-seniors-age-in-place-memphis-tn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">age in place<\/a>.\u201d<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employment opportunities for hundreds in the community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past decade, his company has grown into one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/resources\/how-to-choose-the-right-home-care-provider-in-memphis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">top home care providers<\/a> in the Memphis region\u2014no small feat in an industry as sensitive and competitive as senior care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfCH5-ERIhuTxTeM8iV24rPodG8KLUDvpEL8xkQqv76vH81XPqdj1h_KX1D1LX2jJkXWplwAXl4qfSzOXvi18Uh96tVfC-Y0bgBQQZRkfwHWoc8-eJJ79uYQ5icQYzD-rO8ipEZ0w?key=u1JYlZmQemGdzQ9VTBSvjNlx\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beyond_Home_Care_Ricos_Strategic_Expansion_into_NEMT\"><\/span>Beyond Home Care: Rico\u2019s Strategic Expansion into NEMT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there\u2019s one thing Rico doesn\u2019t do, it\u2019s standstill. In 2023, he saw another opportunity to serve\u2014this time in non-emergency medical transportation (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/medicare\/medicaid-coordination\/states\/non-emergency-medical-transportation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NEMT<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With thousands of individuals across Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama needing safe transport to medical appointments, Rico\u2019s second venture has already doubled in size within a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">His Secret to Scaling Successfully?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Due diligence. He studied the industry meticulously before diving in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trusted advisors. Rico surrounded himself with experienced bankers and attorneys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tight operations. Good record-keeping helped him seal the deal confidently.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And through it all? He remained laser-focused on service, not just scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Rico_Built_a_Reputation_That_Speaks_for_Itself\"><\/span>How Rico Built a Reputation That Speaks for Itself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rico didn\u2019t just build a business\u2014he built trust. His guiding principle is simple but rare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>\u201cNever over promise and under deliver.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He\u2019s known for his honesty, reliability, and authentic leadership\u2014qualities that echo through his staff and every caregiver on the team. It\u2019s no wonder that Always Best Care of Memphis has become a <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/resources\/senior-care-services-memphis-tn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">go-to name in the industry<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_About_Rico_Andrews_and_Always_Best_Care_of_Memphis\"><\/span>FAQs About Rico Andrews and Always Best Care of Memphis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: What inspired Rico to enter the senior care industry?<\/strong><br>A: After losing his grandmother and learning about the increasing need for senior care, Rico was moved to make a meaningful difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: What services does Always Best Care of Memphis offer?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>A: They provide in-home senior care, allowing aging individuals to remain safely in their homes while receiving professional, compassionate support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: What is NEMT, and why did Rico get involved in it?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>A: Non-emergency medical transportation helps patients get to and from medical appointments. Rico saw it as a natural complement to his senior care business and a way to help more people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: How does Rico define success?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>A: Not in dollars, but in impact. For Rico, success means helping families, providing jobs, and delivering on promises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/2025\/04\/image-1024x569.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/2025\/04\/image-1024x569.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/2025\/04\/image-300x167.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/2025\/04\/image-768x427.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/2025\/04\/image.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Always_Best_Care_of_Memphis_A_Legacy_in_the_Making\"><\/span>Always Best Care of Memphis: A Legacy in the Making<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rico Andrews isn\u2019t just running businesses\u2014he\u2019s crafting a legacy of integrity, service, and community impact. Through Always Best Care of Memphis and his new transportation venture, he\u2019s proving that business leaders can have a heart\u2014and still thrive. His journey reminds us that when you lead purposefully, success has no choice but to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Always Best Care of Memphis<\/a> at <a href=\"tel:(901) 414-2388\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(901) 414-2388<\/a> to learn more and schedule your free consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rico Andrews is helping transform senior care in Memphis through Always Best Care, offering tailored services that enhance seniors\u2019 quality of life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":17006,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[234],"tags":[272,350,351,352,353,354,355],"class_list":["post-17005","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-senior-care"],"acf":{"background_image_blog_posts":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17005","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17005"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17005\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17006"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17005"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17005"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/memphis-east\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17005"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}