Launch a rewarding senior home care business with Caring Senior Service, the industry pioneer with 30+ years of proven success. Founded in 1991 by Jeff Salter—who still owns and operates multiple units today—join a brand with proprietary technology, flexible 5-year agreements, and a clear roadmap to profitability!
Top 5 Reasons to Invest
- Founded 1991, franchising since 2002
- 56 locations across 18 states
- $49,000 franchise fee
- Investment: $116,874 – $176,116
- 5-year flexible franchise agreements
Caring Senior Service Franchise Opportunity
Caring Senior Service launched in 1991 to fill a gap in quality non-medical home care. Three decades later, the brand serves thousands of seniors daily across 56 locations with 600+ territories available nationwide.
What sets Caring apart is their proprietary Tendio® platform—making them the only tablet-based home care franchise in the U.S.—and their GreatCare® method for hiring caregivers and maintaining active client involvement.
Why Franchise With Caring Senior Service
Our proven GreatCare® system delivers exceptional results for franchisees and the seniors they serve.
- Proprietary Technology: Tendio® platform with family portals, video conferencing, caregiver tracking, and in-home tablets no competitor offers
- Founder-Operated: Jeff Salter owns and operates multiple units daily, piloting new programs before franchisee rollout
- Flexible Agreements: 5-year contracts versus industry-standard 10-year lock-ins, with territory reservation options for growth
- Comprehensive Training: 85+ hours including virtual coursework, San Antonio headquarters training, and on-site field support
- Back-Office Support: Optional accounting, lead management, and caregiver recruitment services reducing overhead and operational burden
ABF Exclusive Insights
Market Analysis: Senior care is a $90B+ recession-resistant industry with 10,000 Americans turning 65 daily through 2030. ABF research shows non-medical home care demand accelerating as seniors prefer aging in place.
Competitive Advantage: Caring’s proprietary Tendio® technology creates operational efficiencies competitors using off-the-shelf software cannot match. The 5-year agreement flexibility attracts quality candidates other brands lose.
ABF Investment Tip: Ideal for hands-on operators seeking community impact with proven systems. The 60-day launch timeline and 16-week coaching program make this strong for career-changers entering senior care.
Training & Support
Caring ensures franchisee success from launch through ongoing operations with industry-leading training and support systems.
- Virtual Training: 55+ hours of instruction covering Caring model, industry fundamentals, Tendio® platform, and administrative practices
- In-Person Training: 40+ hours at San Antonio headquarters diving deep into operations, marketing strategies, and caregiver management
- Field Support: Qualified team member visits your office to reinforce the model and demonstrate in-field marketing tactics
- 16-Week Development: Weekly coaching calls reviewing growth metrics, office productivity, and overcoming roadblocks with Support Team
- Continuing Education: Quarterly owner conferences, ongoing training library with 100+ caregiver courses, and shared best practices
Who Are We Looking For
Caring seeks entrepreneurs passionate about serving seniors while building a meaningful business in their community.
- Motivated by helping seniors age safely at home
- Strong communication and people management skills
- Desire to be hands-on in their business
- No healthcare experience required
- $150,000 liquid capital available
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need healthcare experience? A: No. Training covers everything from industry fundamentals to daily operations. Franchisees come from diverse backgrounds united by passion for serving seniors.
Q: What makes Caring different from other senior care franchises? A: Proprietary Tendio® technology, 5-year flexible agreements versus 10-year lock-ins, and founder Jeff Salter still operating units daily ensuring the model stays proven.
Q: How long does it take to open? A: Most markets launch in approximately 60 days. Discovery process runs 6-8 weeks followed by training and on-site field support.
Q: What territories are available? A: 600+ protected territories available nationwide including major metros. Each territory features 250,000-275,000 population with senior demographic filters.
Q: What ongoing support is provided? A: Weekly coaching calls, quarterly conferences, optional back-office services for accounting and recruiting, plus access to 100+ continuing education courses.
Next Steps
Ready to build a legacy serving seniors in your community? Complete the form below to talk to our franchise development team and discuss specific details and territory availability for this top franchise brand.
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