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Top 250 Franchise by Entrepreneur – Rank no.149 – Homewatch CareGivers – US
Products & Services: In-home personal care, nursing-care coordination, memory care
Number of Locations: 229
Total Investment: $77.75K – 125K
Founded: 1976
Began Franchising: 1996
About Homewatch CareGivers
Biochemist Paul A. Sauer founded Homewatch in 1976. The company’s clients include the elderly, people recovering from illnesses and people being rehabilitated after injuries. Caregivers provide nonmedical and limited health care services.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2013 | 212 | 5 | 9 | 3 |
| 2012 | 200 | 5 | 11 | 3 |
| 2011 | 171 | 7 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010 | 162 | 11 | 5 | 3 |
| 2009 | 146 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Franchise Fee: $43,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $250,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000
Operations
40% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 – 30. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (98% of current franchisees are owner/operators).
How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Franchise Ranking History
Homewatch CareGivers: Home Care Services
Home care is about family. When your loved one needs senior care, you need to know they will be safe. As our more than 30 years of experience shows, Homewatch CareGivers offers quality in-home care for the elderly and people of all ages to give you the peace of mind you need – relieving your stress and preserving your loved one’s dignity while bringing your family together.
The professional caregivers employed through our network of home care agencies are highly trained so you can trust the elder care they provide, and you can rely on our care coordination with doctors and home health care agencies to create a circle of support. The people hired for caregiver jobs go through extensive background checks, and the custom home care plan created for your loved one makes sure the caregiver’s personality is the right match.
The best elderly care goes beyond help with bathing and grooming – it sustains connections with family and friends. Our motto of three decades sums up our vision of compassionate care: “Let our family care for yours.”
In-Home Care Services Provided by Homewatch CareGivers:
Senior Home Care: While keeping your loved one safe at home, trained caregivers provide personal care that includes bathing or grooming to maintain their independence.
Dementia Care: Caregivers find ways to ease frustrations and family stress brought about by dementia and our specialized Pathways to Memory care program features one-one-one interaction and companionship.
24-Hour Elderly Care: Even those who need continuous care deserve the right to stay at home – as your loved one faces the final stages of life, caregivers maintain their dignity by making each moment count.
Elder Care for Chronic Conditions: Caregivers undergo specialized training to help with many conditions including heart disease, diabetes, lung disease, the after-effects of a stroke, ALS and Parkinson’s disease.
Hospital Discharge Services: Coordinating with home healthcare facilities, caregivers make the transition back home and into daily routines smooth and comfortable.
After Surgery Home Care: After a day surgery procedure, caregivers ensure your loved one follows all post-operative requirements while easing the minds of those who are far away.
Source: Homewatch CareGivers official website
