Senior Care Franchises on Small Business Boomers

  (FranchisePick.com Franchise Blog)  Jean at Small Business Boomers had an insightful post on the growing need for senior care franchises.  Jean writes:

The initial investment is from $50,000 to over $100,000, depending upon the franchise and the exclusive territory. That’s not bad; you really don’t have a huge amount of assets to buy. The types of services you provide are transportation, helping with medication and errands, and help with paying bills and keeping the person’s checkbook. What you do for each person depends upon their needs and the family’s wishes.

The downside to this type of franchise, from what I see, is the emotional cost and the almost 24/7 nature of the business…. Other than that, a senior care franchise would be a terrific way to be of service to elderly people and give some peace of mind to their families.

Many franchise owners are, I believe, arranging for caregivers to go out into client’s homes and not actually providing direct care themselves.  That creates what I believe is the greatest challenge:  finding reliable and trustworthy caregivers capable of the responsibility afforded them.  I’ve blogged here previously on some troubling stories of independent contractors betraying that trust.  However, there’s a growing need for these services, and they are worth investigation.

Here are links to some senior care franchises that will send you free information upon request:

CareMinders   Franchise investment:  $48,000 to $83,000

Aegin Place  Franchise investment: $40,000

@WORK HelpingHands Services  Franchise investment: $70,000

Age Advantage    Franchise investment: $36,500 to $67,000

Assisting Hands  Franchise investment: $50,000 to $150,000

ComForcare Senior Services  Franchise investment: $69,500 to $89,500

Comfort Keepers   Franchise investment: $69,500 to $89,500

Synergy HomeCare  Franchise investment: $50,000 to $99,000

Homewatch Caregivers  Franchise investment: $87,400 to $139,000

Senior Helpers  Franchise investment: $61,800 to $80,800

Spectrum Home Services  Franchise investment: $58,000 to $101,000

Absolute Best Care Nanny Agency  Franchise investment: $49,940 

Americare Alliance  Franchise investment: $70,000 to $103,000

Right At Home  Franchise investment: $50,000 to $75,000

Home Care Assistance  Franchise investment: $100,000 to $250,000 

SARAH Adult Day Services  Franchise investment: $261,500 to $280,500

WHAT DO YOU THINK?  HAVE YOU OWNED, WORKED FOR, OR USED SENIOR CARE FRANCHISES?  SHARE YOUR INSIGHT BELOW.