Andelcare, a Bellevue-based in-home care provider, has been named the Better Business Bureau’s 2011 Western Washington Business of the Year Torch Award.

“This award validates all those years of hard, hard work, sleepless nights and time spent building and uniting a really great team of people,” said owner Marla Beck. “Our number one focus is excellence of care for our senior-aged clients.”

Nominated for demonstrating exemplary business practices, Andelcare was selected by volunteer judges who scored entries based on customer service, community involvement and innovative business practices.

Andelcare serves King and Snohomish counties. Opened in 2003, Andelcare provides companionship, homemaking, personal care and nursing services for the elderly, the disabled, and patients recovering from surgery and hospitalization. Andelcare employs more than 100. More information is available at www.andelcare.com.