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<p>Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the senior care industry was already facing a rapidly aging population curve dubbed the “silver tsunami.” <a href="https://homehealthcarenews.com/2020/12/turnover-tiny-homes-and-new-technology-2021-predictions-from-14-home-care-executives/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-senior-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715212" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Health care officials predict an influx of demand for home care</u></a> since many individuals over 65 will favor aging at home rather than in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities. In 2021, the value of quality, safe in-home senior care only became more apparent as the pandemic made inpatient medical care a risky bet for seniors.&nbsp;</p><p>For franchise investors looking for an opportunity to get into senior care, here are 16 of our favorite senior care franchises for 2021:&nbsp;</p><h4><a href="https://franchise.seniorshelpingseniors.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-senior-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715212" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Seniors Helping Seniors</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $96,785-$151,390</li><li>Units: 200+</li></ul><h4><a href="https://rightathomefranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-senior-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715212" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Right At Home</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $80,000-$147,000</li><li>Units: 614</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/rightathome"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.interimfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-senior-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715212" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Interim HealthCare</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $126,000-$199,000</li><li>Units: 597</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.firstlightfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-senior-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715212" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Firstlight Home Care</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $113,000-$199,000</li><li>Units: 190</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.seniorhelpersfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-senior-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715212" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Senior Helpers</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $109,000-$151,000</li><li>Units: 317</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.homehelpersfranchise.com/?SPPC=Offline&amp%3Bsppccampaignid=341588&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-senior-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715212" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Home Helpers Home Care</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $84,000-$137,000</li><li>Units: 324</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.assistinghands.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-senior-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715212" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Assisting Hands Home Care</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $81,000-$153,000</li><li>Units: 135</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.amadaseniorcare.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-senior-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715212" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Amada Senior Care</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $82,000-$241,000</li><li>Units: 111</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.brightstarfranchising.com/home-care/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-senior-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715212#~N9w4d43" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Brightstar Care</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $102,000-$169,000</li><li>Units: 325</li></ul><h4><a href="https://franchises.homeinstead.com/Pages/default.aspx?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-senior-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715212" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Home Instead Senior Care</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $109,000-$125,000</li><li>Units: 1,094</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.assistedlivinglocatorsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-senior-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715212" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Assisted Living Locators</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $67,000-$87,000</li><li>Units: 139</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.comforcare.com/franchising.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-senior-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715212" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>ComForCare</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $79,000-$150,000</li><li>Units: 206</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/franchising?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-senior-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715212" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Griswold Home Care</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $106,000-$133,000</li><li>Units: 181</li></ul><h4><a href="https://actikare.com/senior-care-franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-senior-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715212" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Acti-Kare Inc.</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $32,000-$52,000</li><li>Units: 134</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.livingassistance.com/request-information?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-senior-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715212" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Visiting Angels</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $123,000-$161,000</li><li>Units: 578</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.carepatrol.com/franchising/research-carepatrol.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-senior-care-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715212" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>CarePatrol Franchise Systems LLC</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup Costs: $78,000-$99,000</li><li>Units: 137</li></ul>

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