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Franchise Opportunity Deep Dive: CarePatrol franchisees help families find suitable senior living communities, offering personalized guidance on assisted living and memory care options.
CarePatrol is a senior living placement franchise. It works with families to find independent living, assisted living, memory care and nursing home options for older relatives. The system had 215 franchised territories at the end of 2025, up from 173 two years earlier. Another seven territories had been sold but weren't open yet, and the brand projects 24 new openings in the next fiscal year.
CarePatrol has offered franchises since April 2009. Its parent company, Best Life Brands, is led by CEO J.J. Sorrenti and backed by the private equity firm The Riverside Company. Best Life Brands also franchises ComForCare, Blue Moon Estate Sales, Next Day Access and Boost. Keith Kuhn became CarePatrol’s Brand President in April 2026, taking over from co-founder Becky Bongiovanni.
Mission: CarePatrol's mission is to provide safer care options for seniors by helping families find appropriate senior living communities and care services that meet their loved ones' individual needs.
Vision: CarePatrol envisions a future in which seniors and their families can navigate care decisions with confidence, knowing they have access to trusted guidance and safe, appropriate care options.
CarePatrol offers franchise opportunities in select markets across the United States. Prospective franchisees can contact the company's development team to confirm territory availability.
Initial Costs: The estimated initial investment to open a CarePatrol franchise ranges from $64,920 to $135,770. The 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) breaks these costs down as follows:
| Type of Expenditure | Min | Max |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $57,000 |
| Initial Training Fee | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Initial Contact Center Fee (6 Months) | $4,800 | $4,800 |
| Travel Expenses for Training | $2,500 | $5,200 |
| Real Estate & Related Expenses | $150 | $200 |
| Office Equipment | $1,100 | $2,250 |
| Computer Systems | $2,500 | $3,750 |
| Signs | $0 | $550 |
| Certified Senior Advisor Certification | $1,495 | $1,795 |
| Professional Fees & Business Licenses | $1,725 | $2,725 |
| Vehicle Deposit & Lease Payments (3 Months) | $0 | $5,000 |
| Insurance (3–6 Months) | $650 | $2,500 |
| Additional Funds (3–6 Months) | $20,000 | $40,000 |
Initial Franchise Fee: According to the 2026 FDD, the initial franchise fee is $57,000 for a standard CarePatrol territory and $28,500 for a community coverage (smaller-bed) market. CarePatrol also offers a reduced initial fee of $20,000 in exchange for a higher ongoing royalty. The fee is due upon signing the franchise agreement.
Multi-unit discounts apply. Veterans and first responders get 20% off the fee, and current CarePatrol franchise employees get $15,000 off.
Ongoing Fees: According to the 2026 FDD, CarePatrol franchisees pay the following recurring fees:
| Type of Fee | Amount |
| Royalty Fee (Standard) | 10%–12% of gross sales/month |
| Royalty Fee (Reduced Initial Fee) | 15% of gross sales/month |
| Royalty Fee (Community Coverage Market) | Up to $11,999: 10% of gross sales/month $12,000–$24,999: 8% of gross sales/month $25,000+: 6% of gross sales/month |
| National Advertising Fee | 1% of gross sales/month |
| Local Marketing Spend | Greater of 2% of gross sales or $1,000/month |
| Technology Fee | $449/month |
| Contact Center Fee | $799/month |
| Accounting Software | $85–$100/month |
| Google Workspace | $18/account/month |
| Certified Senior Advisor Renewal | $175/year |
ROI Potential: According to the 2026 FDD, the 141 CarePatrol owners (covering 174 territories) that were open for all of 2025 reported the following gross sales per franchisee:
| Time in Business | Territories | Average | Median | High | Low |
| 60+ Months (83) | 95 | $579,134 | $364,062 | $2,792,344 | $28,955 |
| 49–60 Months (8) | 12 | $150,106 | $147,992 | $367,568 | $18,696 |
| 37–48 Months (15) | 20 | $255,044 | $103,313 | $710,707 | $18,339 |
| 13–36 Months (35) | 47 | $122,064 | $83,603 | $669,258 | $11,255 |
| Total (141) | 174 | $406,857 | $201,717 | $2,792,344 | $11,255 |
A typical franchisee opens within 12 weeks of signing. The franchise must open within 30 days of finishing training or 120 days of signing, whichever comes first. CarePatrol reviews and approves the office location, and a home office is allowed.
Training has two phases and takes about 12 weeks. It mixes self-study, e-learning, virtual classes and field training, both at CarePatrol’s Troy, Michigan headquarters and in the franchisee’s territory. Franchisees must pass every test with a score of 85% or higher before they can open.
A required contact center handles answering, scheduling, initial client qualification, CRM entry and after-hours calls for the first 12 months. CarePatrol also negotiates placement agreements with national and regional partner facilities and collects those fees for franchisees.
Franchisees run the franchise on CarePatrol’s proprietary client data and management software. They also use QuickBooks Online Plus, Google Workspace and ProfitKeeper for financial reporting.
Liquid Assets: $150,000
Previous experience in senior care or the medical industry is not required. CarePatrol seeks candidates with strong communication skills, a willingness to learn and a commitment to helping seniors. Franchisees should be comfortable networking within their communities, building relationships with families and care providers, and speaking before groups.
Franchisees can operate CarePatrol from home, but each owner needs a reliable vehicle. Owners must spend at least eight hours a week on local marketing and keep all marketing inside their Protected Territory. The franchise agreement runs 10 years. Renewal is available for 10 years at $7,500 or 15 years at $15,000.
CarePatrol may finance up to 50% of the initial franchise fee at 10% interest over 60 months. Buyers funding through an SBA 7(a) loan or a 401(k) loan may be allowed to put down a 20% deposit and pay the balance at funding or within 60 days.
“I get to do something every day that I can feel good about. The families are probably going through one of the top three most stressful situations you ever have to deal with in life. The part I love is when you see it in their eyes that you found them a good fit and that they do have a safe option that they didn’t know about before. I love it, I’ve been doing it for 10 years and I’m going to keep doing it.”
- Ron Culyer, Franchisee — Greater Cincinnati
For more franchisee testimonials and success stories, visit the CarePatrol franchise website.
The U.S. senior living market was valued at approximately $943.9 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $1.33 trillion by 2033, growing at an annual rate of 4.5%. Demand is already putting pressure on available housing. Senior living occupancy reached 89.1% at the end of 2025, marking 18 consecutive quarters of increases. With the population of Americans age 80 and older expected to more than double by 2050, the need for senior housing will continue to grow. The industry could face a shortage of more than 500,000 units by 2030, making it increasingly important for families to find guidance when evaluating senior living options. These trends create opportunities for senior placement services that help families identify communities suited to their loved ones' needs.
CarePatrol stands apart on the size of its network and its partner facility agreements. Its main franchise competitors include Senior Care Authority, Assisted Living Locators and Oasis Senior Advisors.
Candidates can start the process through the CarePatrol franchise site.
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