Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the senior care industry was already facing a rapidly aging population curve dubbed the “silver tsunami.” Health care officials predict an influx of demand for home care 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.  For franchise investors looking for an opportunity to get into senior care, here are 16 of our favorite senior care franchises for 2021:  Seniors Helping Seniors Startup Costs: $96,785-$151,390 Units: 200+ Right At Home Startup Costs: $80,000-$147,000 Units: 614 1851 Brand Newsroom Interim HealthCare Startup Costs: $126,000-$199,000 Units: 597 Firstlight Home Care Startup Costs: $113,000-$199,000 Units: 190 Senior Helpers Startup Costs: $109,000-$151,000 Units: 317 Home Helpers Home Care Startup Costs: $84,000-$137,000 Units: 324 Assisting Hands Home Care Startup Costs: $81,000-$153,000 Units: 135 Amada Senior Care Startup Costs: $82,000-$241,000 Units: 111 Brightstar Care Startup Costs: $102,000-$169,000 Units: 325 Home Instead Senior Care Startup Costs: $109,000-$125,000 Units: 1,094 Assisted Living Locators Startup Costs: $67,000-$87,000 Units: 139 ComForCare Startup Costs: $79,000-$150,000 Units: 206 Griswold Home Care Startup Costs: $106,000-$133,000 Units: 181 Acti-Kare Inc. Startup Costs: $32,000-$52,000 Units: 134 Visiting Angels Startup Costs: $123,000-$161,000 Units: 578 CarePatrol Franchise Systems LLC Startup Costs: $78,000-$99,000 Units: 137