Comfort Keepers of Lubbock and San Angelo names new owner in family-led transition

Comfort Keepers of Lubbock and San Angelo is under new ownership as Terry Carson Malone takes over after more than 24 years of serving West Texas families. The move keeps services in place while preserving the company’s focus on in-home care, veterans and family-centered support.

Why it matters: - The ownership change keeps a long-running home care provider in place for families in Lubbock and San Angelo who depend on consistent in-home support. - The transition is designed to preserve continuity for clients, caregivers, referral partners and community partners while introducing new leadership. - The company’s veteran outreach and family-centered care model remain part of the next chapter.

What happened: - Terry Carson Malone is the new owner of Comfort Keepers of Lubbock and San Angelo. - Dean Malone will be actively involved alongside Terry Carson Malone. - Lisa Carson will remain involved behind the scenes while her ongoing role is finalized. - Services will continue without disruption. - Terry Carson Malone is a native Texan and Texas Tech University graduate. - Terry Carson Malone and Dean Malone spent the past 12 years in Colorado before looking for a move back to Texas. - The couple wanted to be closer to family, including Terry Carson Malone’s parents in Lubbock. - The ownership change followed the Carsons’ decision to sell Comfort Keepers.

The details: - Terry Carson Malone’s background includes work in education, time raising four children, volunteering, helping in her family’s business and assisting people with job searches. - After returning to the classroom, Terry Carson Malone worked with diverse learners and helped students build confidence and overcome challenges. - Terry Carson Malone plans to bring that relationship-focused approach to Comfort Keepers, where families make personal decisions about care for aging loved ones. - Dean Malone is a U.S. Navy veteran. - Dean Malone’s military service shaped his focus on teamwork, accountability, perseverance and service to others. - Terry Carson Malone and Dean Malone plan to strengthen relationships with veterans, their families and organizations serving the veteran community. - The couple also plans to increase awareness of in-home care options for veterans as they age. - Dean Malone will continue working in the agricultural equipment industry while staying involved with Comfort Keepers. - Comfort Keepers of Lubbock and San Angelo has served West Texas families for more than 24 years. - The Lubbock office received the Best of Home Care® Provider of Choice Award in 2015 and 2016 from Activated Insights. - The company conducts multiple background checks and works to cover scheduled shifts when a caregiver calls out. - The service model gives families support through an established home care company rather than hiring and managing an individual caregiver alone. - Comfort Keepers of Lubbock and San Angelo provides in-home care for seniors and other adults who want to continue living at home. - The company focuses on dignity, independence, quality of life and peace of mind for families.

Between the lines: - The deal reads as a succession plan, not a reset. - Terry Carson Malone is signaling that the new ownership will preserve existing relationships and practices instead of replacing them. - Dean Malone’s involvement adds a veteran connection that could deepen the company’s outreach to military families. - The leadership change also reflects a personal move home, which may help reinforce the business’s local identity.

What's next: - Terry Carson Malone plans to preserve relationships with families, caregivers, referral partners, veterans and community organizations. - Dean Malone will remain actively involved while continuing his work in agricultural equipment. - Comfort Keepers of Lubbock and San Angelo will keep operating as the ownership transition settles in. - Families can call (806) 545-7400 or schedule an in-home assessment to learn more about care options. - More information is available through the company’s LinkedIn page, Instagram account and Facebook page.