Senior Care
3 brands
FirstLight Home Care
Senior CareGriswold Home Care
Senior CareCarePatrol
Senior CareSenior Care Category at a Glance
3 brands compete in senior care, with an average minimum investment of $97K and an average royalty of 6.3%. 100% disclose Item 19 revenue data — above the database-wide average, giving buyers in this category better visibility into unit economics before committing capital.
3 brands are growing and 0 are contracting by net unit count. A category where more brands are growing than shrinking signals healthy demand — but individual brand trajectory matters more than category averages. Check each brand's 3-year unit trend in their FDD Item 20 before investing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a senior care franchise? ▾
Investment ranges for senior care franchises in our database span from $65K to $219K. The lowest-cost option is CarePatrol starting at $65K, while the most expensive is FirstLight Home Care at up to $219K. These figures come from official Franchise Disclosure Documents and include franchise fees, build-out, equipment, and initial working capital.
Which senior care franchise has the best performance? ▾
Based on our health score methodology, FirstLight Home Care leads the senior care category with a score of 78/100. The health score combines unit growth rate, system size, investment efficiency, and whether the franchisor discloses Item 19 revenue data. 3 of 3 senior care brands disclose revenue data in their FDD, making direct financial performance comparison possible for those brands.
What are typical royalty rates for senior care franchises? ▾
The average royalty rate across 3 senior care brands with disclosed rates is 6.3%. Royalties are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue and paid weekly or monthly. Some brands also charge a marketing/advertising fund fee of 1-3% on top of royalties. When comparing franchises, look at the total ongoing fee burden (royalty + ad fund + technology fees) rather than royalty alone — the stacking effect can significantly impact unit-level profitability.