Always Best Care

Always Best Care Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Always Best Care is a senior care franchise offering in-home care, assisted living placement, and skilled home health care services.

Always Best Care, a premier senior care franchise, was founded in 1996 by Michael Newman in Sacramento, California. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive range of services, including non-medical in-home care, assisted living referral services, and skilled home health care. 

These services allow franchisees to generate multiple revenue streams while catering to the diverse needs of seniors. Headquartered in Roseville, California, the franchise began expanding its model in 2007 and has since grown to include locations across the United States and Canada. 

This rapid growth is a testament to its well-established business model and the increasing demand for senior care services.

Always Best Care stands out from its competitors by offering a continuum of care, which supports clients through various stages of their lives, ensuring that their evolving needs are met effectively.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Always Best Care offers 2 types of franchises:

Franchise Option Initial Investment
Always Best Care Senior Services franchise $89,725 to $145,900
Always Best Care Senior Services (with nursing skills) $138,225 to $254,400

We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Always Best Care Senior Services. For more information on costs required to start a Always Best Care franchise, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee$49,900
Travel and Other Expenses While Training$3,000 – $6,000
Rent – 3 Months$3,000 – $6,000
Leasehold Improvements$0 – $3,000
Furniture and Fixtures$1,500 – $3,000
Signage$500 – $2,000
Office Equipment$5,000 – $8,000
Insurance – Full Year Premium$3,000 – $6,500
Miscellaneous Opening Costs$200 – $1,000
Grand Opening Inventory$500 – $1,000
Advertising$1,500
Computer Equipment, Software and Printer$2,000 – $5,000
Permits/Licenses/Policies and Procedures Manual$125 – $18,000
Professional Fees$2,500 – $5,000
Additional Funds – 3 Months$17,000 – $30,000
Total$89,725 – $145,900

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Always Best Care
2006
275
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$49,900
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$90,000

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$254,000

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$1,022,000

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2019
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$48,500
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$389,000

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2018
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2021
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$133,000

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$870,000

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2000
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1999
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2009
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Training

Always Best Care provides comprehensive training for its franchisees, ensuring they are well-prepared to deliver high-quality senior care services and manage their business operations effectively. This training program is designed to equip franchisees with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the senior care industry.

Initial Training

The initial training program includes a comprehensive overview of the business model, operating procedures, and best practices. This training typically takes place at the Always Best Care corporate headquarters in Roseville, California, and spans several days. Franchisees learn about:

  • Business Operations: Detailed instruction on day-to-day operations, including managing in-home care services, senior living referrals, and skilled home health care.
  • Client Care: Training on providing high-quality care to seniors, understanding their needs, and ensuring their well-being.
  • Marketing and Sales: Strategies for effective marketing and sales to grow the franchise, including local community engagement, referral programs, and online advertising.

Ongoing Training and Support

After the initial training, Always Best Care offers ongoing support to help franchisees continually improve and grow their businesses.

 Territory Protection

Always Best Care offers territory protection to its franchisees, ensuring that each franchisee has an exclusive area to operate and grow their business without direct competition from other franchisees within the brand.

This protected territory policy is designed to safeguard referral sources and marketing initiatives, helping franchisees maximize their local market potential and build strong relationships within their communities.

This protection allows franchisees to focus on delivering high-quality care and expanding their client base without the concern of overlapping territories. The defined geographic area is determined based on market research and population demographics, ensuring that the franchisee has ample opportunity to succeed and grow within their designated region.

Number of units

2025
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