Azalea Health Services was founded in 2023 by Kenny and Stacy Maggard โ a Lafayette-based couple on a mission to bring compassionate, on-site mental health care to seniors in long-term care across Louisiana and Southeast Texas.
Co-Founders ยท Azalea Health Services
Kenny and Stacy Maggard are the co-founders of Azalea Health Services, a mission-driven company dedicated to improving the quality of life for seniors in long-term care settings. Together, they bring a unique blend of professional expertise, compassion, and entrepreneurial spirit to their work โ with a shared mission to make mental health services more accessible, responsive, and impactful for residents, their families, and the communities in which they live.
Kenny and Stacy first met at Louisiana State University, where their relationship began as college sweethearts. They married and returned to Lafayette in 2008, where they are raising their three children and remain deeply connected to the community they serve.
That local connection shapes everything about how Azalea operates. The work is personal โ these are the residents in their neighbors' communities, the parents and grandparents of people they know. It's why being on-site, being consistent, and being genuinely present matters so much to them.
Prior to founding Azalea, Kenny built an accomplished career in commercial banking and mergers and acquisitions, developing the financial acumen and strategic perspective that now drives the company's growth and vision. His background in banking gave him a deep understanding of how to build sustainable, well-run organizations โ and how to scale care without compromising quality.
Stacy's professional background in marketing and advertising brings a powerful complement to the partnership โ shaping how Azalea communicates its mission and connects with the families and facilities it serves. Her work ensures that every interaction with Azalea โ from the first conversation with a social services director to the way clinicians introduce themselves to a new resident โ reflects the warmth and clarity the brand is built on.
As a husband-and-wife team, Kenny and Stacy have built Azalea Health Services on a foundation of integrity, purpose, and a deep commitment to making a difference. They are especially passionate about supporting residents with emotional and behavioral needs, helping reduce distress and improve overall well-being through compassionate, personalized care.
Kenny and Stacy remain steadfast in their commitment to growing a company that delivers exceptional services while staying deeply rooted in its mission to serve others with dignity, empathy, and excellence.
We do what's right for the resident, even when it's not the easiest path. Trust is earned through consistency.
We listen first. Every resident's story is unique, and our care reflects that with patience and warmth.
Mental health support that preserves independence, autonomy, and the resident's sense of self.
Licensed clinicians, thorough assessments, and follow-up that doesn't end after the first session.
Kenny and Stacy have been featured in conversations about the critical need for behavioral health in long-term care, mission-driven entrepreneurship, and what it really looks like to build a healthcare company together as a married couple.
Whether you're a social services director, a facility administrator, or a family member looking for support โ we'd love to connect. Most insurance plans are accepted, at no cost to the facility.