Where Advanced Expertise Meets Heartfelt Care

We started Francis Optimus Care Solutions, because we believe that home care deserves the same clinical standard of excellence you'd expect in a hospital. Based in Houston, Texas, we are a family-owned and operated agency uniquely positioned at the intersection of advanced medical expertise and hands-on compassionate caregiving.

Our name honors Francis Declan (1957-2003), a beloved husband, father, and grandfather whose 20-year battle with Type 2 diabetes profoundly shaped our family's commitment to compassionate, expert care. Francis's journey through the healthcare system—the triumphs, the setbacks, the frustrations, and the moments of genuine human connection—taught us an invaluable lesson: medical knowledge without compassion is incomplete, and compassion without medical expertise is insufficient.

Francis deserved better than the fragmented, rushed care he often received. He deserved healthcare providers who understood the clinical complexities of diabetes management while also seeing him as a person—a father who loved to fish, a grandfather who told terrible jokes, a husband who cherished his family. That vision of whole-person care became the foundation of Francis Optimus Care Solutions.

A warm, candid photo of a caregiver gently assisting an elderly client in a cozy home setting.
A warm, candid photo of a caregiver gently assisting an elderly client in a cozy home setting.

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Family Owned

A warm, candid photo of a caregiver gently holding hands with an elderly client in a sunlit living room.
A warm, candid photo of a caregiver gently holding hands with an elderly client in a sunlit living room.

Our Unique Leadership Triad

Clinical Excellence: Nurse Practitioner-Led Houston Home Care

Led by Edith Declan, MSN, FNP-C (board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, PhD candidate) and Ngozi Declan (veteran CNA, 10+ years experience), our mother-daughter clinical team brings both advanced medical expertise and hands-on compassionate care to Houston families.

Our clinical advantage:

  • Advanced Practice Capabilities - Diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, adjust treatment plans

  • Proactive Monitoring - Catch health changes early, prevent hospital readmissions

  • Expert Medication Management - Precision handling of complex drug regimens

  • Direct Physician Coordination - Seamless communication with your healthcare team

You're not just hiring caregivers—you're partnering with a clinically-led team committed to evidence-based, hospital-grade care at home.

A family gathered around a table sharing a meal with a Francis Optimus caregiver joining in.
A family gathered around a table sharing a meal with a Francis Optimus caregiver joining in.
A caregiver reading a book aloud to an attentive senior in a softly lit room.
A caregiver reading a book aloud to an attentive senior in a softly lit room.

The Optimus Difference

Because we also operate a CNA training program, our caregivers aren't just hired- they are mentored. We don't just provide a service; we provide a solution rooted in the Latin meaning of our name: The Best

Compassion: Leading with Empathy, Not just services

Integrity & Reliability: Building trust through unwavering honesty and a steady presence you can count on