1996
270
$100,000
$49,900
$145,900
No
Founded in 1996 and franchising since 2006, Always Best Care has become one of North America’s leading senior care franchise systems. With a trusted presence across the United States and Canada, we’ve built our reputation on delivering compassionate, dependable care to seniors and others in need—at the time they need it most.
Our model is built on locally owned and operated offices that provide expert, personalized care to seniors and their families. As community-based providers, franchisees become a trusted resource in senior living, offering services tailored to the unique needs of their local market.
Franchise owners benefit from our multi-revenue stream model, which includes Private In-Home Care, Senior Living Referral Services, Skilled Home Health Care, and specialized services like Dementia Care, Respite Services, and 24/7 in-home monitoring. This flexibility allows franchisees to customize offerings to meet demand while maximizing profitability and impact.
With a mission rooted in dignity and compassion, Always Best Care empowers entrepreneurs to own a meaningful business that improves lives, strengthens communities, and supports aging in place with grace. No medical experience is required—just a passion for caring and a commitment to excellence.
Established: 1996
First Unit Franchised: 2006
Franchised Units: 270+
Company Owned Units: 0
International: No
Canada: Yes
Resales/Transfers: Not available
States Registered in as of 5.12.25: WI, MI, MN, IL, ND & All Non Registration States
Sold out: NY, NC, SC, HI, IA, Louisiana, Northern VA
Top 10 Markets for Development: FL, AZ, OK, OH, NV, KS, MO, GA, MI, ID
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Co-Operative Advertising: Yes
Training: 7 weeks in total. We have 3 Weeks of pre-training tasks to prepare the franchisee for the corporate classroom training which includes various web based modules, completion of sales & marketing tools, and all the administrative tasks necessary to start a new business. Then 5 days of Corporate Classroom Training at Always Best Care Corporate Headquarters with a day of in the field experience. Then 3 days of onsight training. Financial coaching and training.
The day in the life of a successful franchise owner/operator is typically holding one of two roles starting out -either staffing or marketing/sales. Most franchise owners that have a "fast start" will be positioned to have themselfves or a partner working inside the franchise/agency. Eventually after 2-3 years of operations, they may become more semi-absentee. Most of our franchise owners are community oriented building relationships with medical facilities, eldercare businesses, hospice, and senior communities. Our top franchise owners make multiple contacts daily out in the community. This is the key metric in a successful home care franchise. Also oversight of the recruiting & managing of caregivers. Our ideal franchisees typically have proven experience in one or more of the following areas: sales, insurance, staffing, hospice, nursing, social work, marketing, medical, leading groups, veteran.
Cash Investment: $100,000
Net Worth: $200,000 +
Total Investment: $89,725-$145,900
Franchise Fee: $49,900
Royalty: 6%
Ad: 2%
Average No of Employees: 2-6 Full time + Part time Caregivers
Passive/Absentee Ownership: No
Home Based: No
B2B: No
Visa Sponsorship: No
Master Franchises: No
Special Discount Programs: VetFran 5%
MinorityFran 5%
Financing: Outside Vendors - ROBS, SBA, Line of Credit
