The Wild, The Weird, and The Wonderful: Real Stories from Home Health with Cheryl Lovell

Get ready for a fun, insightful, and heartfelt episode of Home Health Revealed! This week, we had the pleasure of chatting with Cheryl Lovell, the dynamic COO of Constellation Health Services and CEO of CLC Group, who brought her signature energy and authenticity to the mic. From hilarious icebreakers to powerful leadership lessons, Cheryl shared stories that will inspire anyone in the home health space. We kicked things off with some lighthearted fun: “Cheryl, if home health had a theme song, what would it be and why?” Cheryl's answer was as entertaining as it was meaningful! She revealed moments where she thought, “They did NOT teach me this in business school!” And if Cheryl could have a CEO superpower? Let’s just say her pick might surprise you! Cheryl didn’t hold back when sharing her most memorable experiences: The one piece of advice she wishes she’d gotten before stepping into post-acute leadership. Times she had to “MacGyver” solutions in the field (think duct tape and ingenuity!). The strangest excuses patients or families have given for missing appointments. Plus, a home health myth Cheryl is determined to debunk forever. Cheryl offered valuable insights into leading in the ever-changing post-acute care world: A leadership lesson she learned the hard way—and how it shaped her approach. If she could change one thing about the post-acute industry overnight, what would it be? Her biggest pet peeve about home health and hospice providers. And after tough days? Cheryl’s go-to stress relief is something we can all relate to. This episode wouldn’t be complete without touching on why home health matters: Cheryl shared a patient story that reminded her why she does this work. A small act of kindness from a caregiver that made a huge impact. And a career-defining moment where she thought, “This is why home health matters.” Brought to you by Velocity!