Sandy Kursban, Founder & Owner
Family & Nursing Care founder Sandy Kursban’s close relationship with her maternal grandparents inspired her lifelong passion for helping older adults age with dignity. Reflecting on her grandfather’s loss of independence, she recalls, “There were only two options at the time: ‘convalescent homes’ or moving in with family.”
But as more women entered the workforce, leaving fewer at-home caregivers, Kursban recognized the need for a better solution. In 1968, she founded Family & Nursing Care, pioneering the aging-in-place movement and revolutionizing how families care for aging loved ones.
Today, Family & Nursing Care stands as one of the mid-Atlantic region’s oldest, largest and most respected providers of in-home care for seniors. Over the past 56 years, the company has helped tens of thousands of families by connecting them with compassionate, experienced Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) who assist with daily activities and offer companionship, allowing older adults to thrive in the comfort of their own homes.
Kursban has woven her passion for growth, innovation and excellence into the company’s culture. Her son, Neal, now serves as CEO—her daughter, Mindy, as the company’s attorney—but Kursban continues to extend her impact through the Family & Nursing Care Foundation she established in 2008. The Foundation awards grants to community partners helping low-income seniors access in-home care and provides scholarships for CNA certification.
“My dream when I started the company was to provide older adults and their families peace of mind through competent, devoted home care,” Kursban says. “The Foundation allows us to expand this care to more people than ever.”
Bio
Founded in 1968 by Sandy Kursban, Family & Nursing Care is a leading resource for home care services in the Mid-Atlantic region. Honored with its ninth consecutive National Business Research Institute Circle of Excellence Award in 2024, 98 percent of surveyed clients would recommend Family & Nursing Care to friends and family.
