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CareBuilders At Home Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

CareBuilders At Home provides in-home care services for seniors and individuals with disabilities, offering compassionate and personalized assistance to help clients maintain independence and quality of life.

CareBuilders at Home is a premier provider of non-medical in-home care services, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals in need. Founded in 2011 by brothers David and Stephen Savitsky, the company continues to uphold its family-oriented values and commitment to compassionate care.

The company is headquartered in North New Hyde Park, New York. The franchise began offering opportunities to entrepreneurs in 2012, allowing others to replicate its successful model across the country.

CareBuilders at Home provides a wide range of non-medical personal care and companion services to clients including seniors, individuals with disabilities, veterans, new mothers, and those recovering from surgery. Services include help with personal hygiene, transportation, cooking, housekeeping, companionship, and mobility assistance.

What truly differentiates CareBuilders at Home from its competitors is the robust back-office support it provides to franchise owners. This includes managing payroll, taxes, insurance, billing, and collections, which enables franchisees to focus on client care and business growth.

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.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $49,500
Rent – 3 Months $3,000 to $5,000
Leasehold Improvements $0 to $2,500
Equipment, Furnishings and Fixtures $2,000 to $5,000
Signage $200 to $1,000
Initial Inventory $2,500 to $3,500
Security Deposits $1,000 to $2,000
Insurance – 3 Months $1,000 to $2,000
Travel and Living Expenses While Training $0 to $5,000
Computer System $3,000 to $5,000
Permits/Licenses $1,500 to $2,500
Professional Fees $2,000 to $2,500
Launch Program $10,000
Additional Funds – 3 Months $35,000 to $70,000
Total $110,700 to $165,500
Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $49,500
Rent – 3 Months $3,000 to $5,000
Leasehold Improvements $0 to $2,500
Equipment, Furnishings and Fixtures $2,000 to $5,000
Signage $200 to $1,000
Initial Inventory $2,500 to $3,500
Security Deposits $1,000 to $2,000
Insurance – 3 Months $1,000 to $2,000
Travel and Living Expenses While Training $0 to $5,000
Computer System $3,000 to $5,000
Permits/Licenses $1,500 to $2,500
Professional Fees $2,000 to $2,500
Launch Program $10,000
Additional Funds – 3 Months $35,000 to $70,000
Total $110,700 to $165,500

Franchise Disclosure Document

Number of units

Training

CareBuilders At Home provides a structured and mandatory training program for franchisees and key employees. Below are the types of training programs offered by the Franchisor:

  1. Initial Training Program
    This is a comprehensive training required before opening the franchised business. It includes classroom and on-the-job sessions covering various aspects of running the franchise. Two individuals (usually the franchisee and one key employee) must complete this program. Additional trainees may be allowed based on availability, but travel and other associated costs are the franchisee's responsibility.
  2. Core Training Modules
    These consist of multiple training areas, each with specific hours of classroom and hands-on learning:
    • Introduction and Overview of Private Duty Business: 2 hours classroom, 0 hours on-the-job
    • Caregiver Recruitment & Training: 6 hours classroom, 5 hours on-the-job
    • Client Acquisition, Lead Generation, and Referral Building: 5 hours classroom, 0 hours on-the-job
    • Industry Benchmarking Overview: 1.5 hours classroom, 0 hours on-the-job
    • Marketing and Sales: 4 hours classroom, 0 hours on-the-job
    • Human Resources: 1.5 hours classroom, 4 hours on-the-job
    • Risk Management and Quality Improvement: 1.5 hours classroom, 4 hours on-the-job
  3. Ongoing Training and Support
    Franchisees may be required to attend refresher courses, webinars, and franchisee meetings that can be mandatory depending on the circumstances. These sessions provide updates on procedures, marketing strategies, and operational best practices.

Territory Protection

CareBuilders At Home provides franchisees with a Designated Territory, defined by ZIP codes and a target population of seniors. Within this area, the franchisor agrees not to establish another CareBuilders At Home location, as long as the franchisee complies with the agreement.

However, this territory is not exclusive. The franchisor and its affiliates may still operate other businesses, place medical personnel, or use different brands and distribution channels within the same territory.

Competitors

Below are some of

CareBuilders At Home

key competitors in the

In-home care

sector.

Franchise
Franchisees
Initial fee
Total investment
Revenue
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Gross Profit
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EBITDA
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24

New
+
50%
50%

$49,500

$111,000

$166,000

n.a.

$1,443,000

$xxx,xxx

34.2%

xx%

n.a.

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Competitors

2nd Family

2nd Family is a senior care franchise offering in-home care services such as companionship, personal care, and medication management with a focus on family values.

Franchisees

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6
+
100%
100%
Investment

?

$112,000 - $199,000

Options For Senior America

Options For Senior America provides in-home care services for seniors, offering personalized support and assistance to help them maintain independence and quality of life.

Franchisees

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11
+
0%
0%
Investment

?

$86,000 - $110,000

Executive Care Your Home Care Company

Executive Care Your Home Care Company offers in-home care services, focusing on personalized medical and non-medical support for seniors. Their dedicated team ensures compassionate, quality care.

Franchisees

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18
+
38%
38%
Investment

?

$102,000 - $145,000

Signal Health Group

Signal Health Group delivers in-home care services, specializing in medical and non-medical support for seniors. Their team ensures compassionate care for those in need of personalized healthcare assistance.

Franchisees

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13
+
86%
86%
Investment

?

$40,000 - $290,000

One You Love Homecare

One You Love Homecare provides in-home senior care services, helping families care for loved ones. Franchisees receive training, marketing support, and operational guidance to grow their business in the senior care market.

Franchisees

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17
+
42%
42%
Investment

?

$95,000 - $171,000

Executive Home Care

Executive Home Care offers non-medical home care services for seniors. Franchisees benefit from a comprehensive support system, including training, marketing, and business management tools.

Franchisees

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18
+
38%
38%
Investment

?

$102,000 - $145,000