Visiting Angels Plainfield Acquired by New Owner

Justin Settle takes over the Plainfield, IL home care agency with a focus on life-saving vigilance.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Justin Settle, through Settle Healthcare LLC, has officially acquired Visiting Angels Plainfield, a home care agency serving seniors in the Plainfield and Joliet areas. The transition in ownership comes after a recent incident where the former owner, Pat Verlee, urged a client's family to seek emergency medical care, ultimately saving the client's life. Settle plans to continue Visiting Angels' mission of providing top-tier non-medical home care while maintaining the agency's vigilant approach to client well-being.

Why it matters

The acquisition of Visiting Angels Plainfield by Justin Settle highlights the importance of home care agencies in supporting vulnerable seniors and their families. The story of the former owner's life-saving intervention demonstrates the critical role these agencies can play in identifying and responding to medical emergencies, going beyond just providing routine assistance.

The details

Justin Settle, through his company Settle Healthcare LLC, has officially acquired Visiting Angels Plainfield, a home care agency serving seniors in the Plainfield and Joliet areas of Illinois. The transition in ownership comes after a recent incident where the former owner, Pat Verlee, observed a client's deteriorating condition and strongly urged the client's family to take her to the emergency room. Despite the family's initial hesitation, Verlee's insistence prevailed, and at the hospital, doctors discovered two aneurysms, ultimately saving the client's life.

  • Visiting Angels Plainfield was acquired by Justin Settle on February 13, 2026.
  • The life-saving incident involving the former owner, Pat Verlee, occurred shortly before the acquisition.

The players

Justin Settle

The new owner of Visiting Angels Plainfield, who brings extensive experience from the biopharmaceutical sector to the role.

Pat Verlee

The former owner of Visiting Angels Plainfield, who observed a client's deteriorating condition and urged the family to seek emergency medical care, ultimately saving the client's life.

Visiting Angels Plainfield

A home care agency serving seniors in the Plainfield and Joliet areas of Illinois, now under the ownership of Justin Settle.

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What they’re saying

“This acquisition feels like it was meant to be. The story of Pat saving that client's life is the real heart of this organization. It extends far beyond financials or tax returns; it's about the profound impact we have on families when they are most vulnerable. I am honored to carry that torch forward.”

— Justin Settle, New Owner, Visiting Angels Plainfield

What’s next

Under Justin Settle's leadership, Visiting Angels Plainfield will continue to provide top-tier non-medical home care services to seniors in the Plainfield and Joliet areas, while maintaining the agency's vigilant approach to client well-being.

The takeaway

The acquisition of Visiting Angels Plainfield highlights the critical role home care agencies play in supporting vulnerable seniors and their families. The story of the former owner's life-saving intervention demonstrates the importance of these agencies in identifying and responding to medical emergencies, going beyond just routine assistance.