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Homewatch CareGivers

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Homewatch CareGivers

Homewatch CareGivers Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Homewatch CareGivers offers home care services, including assistance with personal care and household tasks, providing dedicated and compassionate care to individuals who need support with daily living.

Homewatch CareGivers is a well-established franchise in the home care industry, founded in 1980 by Paul Sauer in Denver, Colorado. The franchise initially focused on providing high-quality, compassionate care services to the elderly and others in need within the Denver Metro area. As demand for home care services grew, Homewatch CareGivers began franchising in 1996, expanding its reach nationally and internationally. 

Today, the franchise is part of Authority Brands, LLC, and operates with a vision to be a premier provider of home care services worldwide, offering a wide range of care options.

Homewatch CareGivers offers a comprehensive suite of home care services that cater to various needs, including companion care, personal care, complex personal care, and care coordination.

What sets Homewatch CareGivers apart from other franchises is its commitment to a person-directed approach to care, focusing on building meaningful relationships with clients rather than just providing task-oriented assistance.

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
Franchise Fee $50,000
Compliance Toolkit Fees $2,500
Homewatch CareGivers Care+ Initial Software Fees $1,830
Telephone System $250 to $500
Travel and Living Expenses While Training $2,500 to $5,500
Office Equipment and Computer Hardware and Off-the-Shelf Software $1,060 to $4,500
Lease and Security Deposits $3,000 to $8,000
Office Furniture $2,000 to $4,000
Insurance $8,000 to $18,000
Licenses, Permits, and Professional Fees $500 to $8,000
Additional Funds - 3 months $50,000 to $75,000
Total $121,640 to $177,830
Type of Expenditure Amount
Franchise Fee $50,000
Compliance Toolkit Fees $2,500
Homewatch CareGivers Care+ Initial Software Fees $1,830
Telephone System $250 to $500
Travel and Living Expenses While Training $2,500 to $5,500
Office Equipment and Computer Hardware and Off-the-Shelf Software $1,060 to $4,500
Lease and Security Deposits $3,000 to $8,000
Office Furniture $2,000 to $4,000
Insurance $8,000 to $18,000
Licenses, Permits, and Professional Fees $500 to $8,000
Additional Funds - 3 months $50,000 to $75,000
Total $121,640 to $177,830

Homewatch CareGivers

2025

Franchise Disclosure Document

Number of units

Training 

Homewatch CareGivers Franchise provides an extensive training program designed to equip franchisees with the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully run their home care business. The training includes several key components:

  1. Initial Training Program: Franchisees begin with a comprehensive initial training program at the Homewatch CareGivers corporate headquarters. This program includes both classroom instruction and hands-on learning experiences. It covers a wide range of topics, such as the company’s business model, caregiver recruitment and retention, client care management, and operational procedures. The goal of this training is to ensure that franchisees understand the core aspects of running a successful home care business.
  2. Ongoing Support and Continuing Education: After the initial training, franchisees receive continuous support through various resources, including webinars, online training modules, and regional meetings. This ongoing education ensures that franchisees stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices. Additionally, franchisees have access to a network of experienced professionals who provide guidance on marketing, financial management, and technology.
  3. Care+ Platform Training: Homewatch CareGivers has integrated the Care+ platform, a state-of-the-art business management software that helps franchisees streamline their operations. Franchisees receive specialized training on how to effectively use this platform to manage client care, caregiver schedules, and other essential business functions.

Territory Protection

Homewatch CareGivers franchise offer territory protection to its franchisees. This protection ensures that each franchisee is granted an exclusive geographic area where no other Homewatch CareGivers franchise can operate, allowing them to fully develop and serve their market without the concern of internal competition.

This exclusivity helps franchisees to build a strong client base and grow their business with confidence in their designated territory.

The size and boundaries of the protected territory are typically determined based on factors like population density and market demand for home care services.

Competitors

Below are some of

Homewatch CareGivers

key competitors in the

In-home care

sector.

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Franchisees
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Total investment
Revenue
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224

New
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1%
1%

$50,000

$122,000

$178,000

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$728,000

$xxx,xxx

50.0%

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Competitors

Home Care for the 21st Century

Home Care for the 21st Century is a home-health franchise offering non-medical and skilled in-home care services, serving seniors and medically fragile clients, and known for multiple business-line options, comprehensive training, and systems supporting full-service, around-the-clock care in clients’ homes.

Franchisees

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17
+
750%
750%
Investment

?

$116,000 - $197,000

Care with Love

Care with Love is a home-care services franchise offering in-home care, companionship and assistance for seniors and families, serving aging-population clients, and known for personalised caregiver matching, strong training and community orientation.

Franchisees

?

1
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

?

$132,000 - $207,000

EPAGA Home Care

EPAGA Home Care is a home health franchise offering non-medical home care, personal assistance, and companion services, serving seniors and individuals needing daily support, and known for caregiver matching, local community focus, and operational training.

Franchisees

?

1
+
0%
0%
Investment

?

$99,000 - $208,000

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

?

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

?

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

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