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Barbara Reed, Loving Touch Home Care, LLC

Founder, Barbara Reed, launched Loving Touch Home Care, LLC (LTHC) in December 2013 to provide reliable, high-quality in-home care for the residents of the greater Chestertown area.  The firm began with 15 employees and has grown 300% in less than two years. 

Reed's impressive credentials and ten years of experience as a nurse/ manager in both hospital and home healthcare settings provided the hands-on experience to plan and manage her new business. She earned her BS in Nursing from the University of Delaware, BA in Psychology from Washington College and

Founder, Barbara Reed, launched Loving Touch Home Care, LLC (LTHC) in December 2013 to provide reliable, high-quality in-home care for the residents of the greater Chestertown area.  The firm began with 15 employees and has grown 300% in less than two years. 

Reed's impressive credentials and ten years of experience as a nurse/ manager in both hospital and home healthcare settings provided the hands-on experience to plan and manage her new business. She earned her BS in Nursing from the University of Delaware, BA in Psychology from Washington College and Masters of Education from Wilmington

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